Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Dignified Funeral Services
Martin Brothers Funeral Services has been a trusted partner in Southern Alberta for over a century, providing compassionate and personalized funeral arrangements since 1907. Our family-owned business combines tradition with modern care, offering tailored services that honor individual wishes while alleviating the burden on grieving families. With the largest chapel in Lethbridge and a commitment to inclusive service, we support all community members through pre-planning, burial, cremation, and memorialization. Our team of licensed professionals brings generations of expertise, ensuring every detail is handled with dignity and respect.We assist with government subsidy programs to ease financial concerns and maintain a legacy of professionalism that spans four generations. Available 24/7, we guide families through difficult decisions with empathy and organizational excellence, from casket selection to floral arrangements. Our history as the region's oldest funeral home reflects our unwavering dedication to serving with integrity during life's most challenging moments.
Services
Funeral Planning
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning
Burial Services
Memorial Chapel
Government Subsidy Assistance
24/7 Emergency Support
Floral Arrangements
Grief Counseling
Pre-Arrangements
Details
- Year established: 1907
Highlights and features
- We are Alberta's oldest funeral home with continuous service since 1907
- Our chapel is the largest in Lethbridge for spacious memorial gatherings
- We offer pre-planning services that lock in today's prices for future needs
- Our fourth-generation family ownership ensures personalized, compassionate care
- We assist with government subsidy programs to reduce financial burdens
What people say
Compassionate care
Professional expertise
Personalized attention
Organized process
Empathetic support
Services
Funeral Planning
Our comprehensive funeral planning guides families through every decision with compassionate expertise. We create personalized tributes that reflect individual wishes while handling logistical details professionally. Services include venue coordination, obituary preparation, and documentation processing.
Cremation Services
We offer dignified cremation services with flexible memorialization choices. Our experienced team ensures respectful handling of remains while providing options for urn selection, scattering ceremonies, and memorial events that honor personal preferences.
Pre-Planning
Pre-planning services allow individuals to document final wishes and lock in current pricing. We help create detailed arrangements that relieve family burdens while ensuring personal preferences are honored through legally documented plans.
Grief Counseling
Our certified grief specialists provide compassionate support during the mourning process. We offer personalized counseling sessions and resources to help individuals and families navigate their emotional journey after loss.
Memorial Chapel
Our spacious memorial chapel accommodates large gatherings with comfortable seating for 300+. The serene environment features customizable decor options and modern audio-visual equipment to create meaningful tribute experiences.
People
Dale Martin Jr.
Owner & Funeral Director
Third-generation funeral director with 40+ years experience. Leads Martin Brothers Funeral Services with commitment to compassionate care and professional excellence in Southern Alberta communities.
Will Martin
Funeral Director
Fourth-generation funeral director licensed in embalming. Brings modern expertise to traditional family values while maintaining personalized service standards for grieving families.
Jack Martin
General Manager
Licensed funeral director with specialized training in grief support. Oversees daily operations while maintaining hands-on involvement in family care services.
Daryl Lockyer
Senior Funeral Director
Experienced funeral director with Alberta funeral service accreditation. Provides compassionate guidance during arrangements while ensuring meticulous attention to logistical details.
Trudie Slomp
Grief Recovery Specialist
Certified grief counselor with 25+ years supporting bereaved individuals. Offers personalized recovery programs to help families navigate emotional healing after loss.
Questions
What funeral services do you offer?
We provide full-service funeral arrangements including burial, cremation, pre-planning, memorial services, and government subsidy assistance.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency services?
Yes, our team is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for immediate assistance with funeral arrangements.
Can I plan my funeral in advance?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-planning services that document your wishes and lock in current pricing for future needs.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Lethbridge and surrounding areas, with additional locations in Burnaby for expanded service coverage.
Do you help with government funeral subsidies?
Yes, our staff assists families in navigating eligibility requirements and application processes for government funeral assistance programs.
What makes you different from other funeral homes?
As Alberta's oldest funeral home, we combine four generations of expertise with personalized service and the region's largest memorial chapel facility.
Reviews (5)
Bev Barca
Oct 25, 2021
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Losing a parent is a difficult and at times, an overwhelming life event. Martin Brothers Funeral Services are to be commended for the compassion and professionalism bestowed upon us. After the initial consultation we decided to have funeral cards made. The card created reflected care and attention to hear and understand words spoken during grief. This keepsake truly honored our Dad by including words and images that celebrated his life. The children of Neville Murrin thank Martin Brothers Funeral Services for their kindness and support.
Lu Gullickson
Jul 21, 2021
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My father's service was held at Martin Brother's Funeral Chapel in March of 2011 and we were extremely satisfied with the care and professionalism displayed by the staff. My mother sadly passed away in June of 2021. Heartbroken for the second time, we returned to Martin Brothers to plan a beautiful and well deserved service in her honor.
Lisa was our funeral director and she was compassionate, considerate, gentle and extremely personable. (Lisa is someone whom our family would want to stay in touch with). She made a most difficult day bearable for all of us. Mom wanted her service to be just
Lisa was our funeral director and she was compassionate, considerate, gentle and extremely personable. (Lisa is someone whom our family would want to stay in touch with). She made a most difficult day bearable for all of us. Mom wanted her service to be just
Nancy Hernandez
Jul 02, 2021
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Martin Brothers was the funeral home that my mom Susan Hurlbut wished to go when she passed away. That decision was made about 7 years ago. Knew a few people that had chosen Martin Brothers to do their funeral services. The experience I had with Martin Brothers was excellent with Sandy ,Shelly as well as the gentlemen who came to collect her from our home. I would highly recommend them. Very professional and gave a us a Great Day for Susan's memorial service. I think Susan would have been very pleased with the service we received. Martin Brothers took care of everything. I liked that they used
Deborah Perry
Apr 28, 2021
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Our Experience with Martin Brothers has been excellent. Martin Brothers had previously helped our family when our mother passed and again provided care and compassion with the passing of our father in April.
Lisa Shimozawa helped us through many difficult and heartbreaking moments with utmost professionalism while providing caring and patient guidance to our family. We are great full for all of the help and assistance provided by Martin Brothers.
Lisa Shimozawa helped us through many difficult and heartbreaking moments with utmost professionalism while providing caring and patient guidance to our family. We are great full for all of the help and assistance provided by Martin Brothers.
Colleen Gatzky
Apr 22, 2021
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From the moment I walked through the door, Lisa Shimozawa made me feel welcome, safe, and comfortable. She was extremely compassionate and made the painful process of saying goodbye to my mom under the added difficult circumstances with Covid restrictions as easy as possible. She made herself available anytime for questions and she communicated and followed up quickly. From the added personal touches, like asking what moms favourite flowers were and including them on her memory card, to the beautiful memorial display at the front of the chapel, and the wonderful job live-streaming the service
