Our History

Our History

The History of the McBeath – Dynes Funeral Home

In 1954 Wilson McBeath opened the McBeath Funeral Home at 246 Thames St., S., Ingersoll. Over the years, and as times changed, the building was renovated and additions were added to serve the needs of the community. Mr. McBeath continued to serve the community of Ingersoll and surrounding area until 1989 when he sold the business to long time employee Douglas Dynes.

Mr. Dynes along with his wife Janet continued to operate the business in the same manner that had served the community well for so long. The building was regularly updated and maintained to keep it an attractive addition to the community it serves.

As time passed, Mr. Dynes also felt it was time for a change. So on August 28, 2008 the Dynes’ sold the McBeath – Dynes Funeral Home to Jeffrey and Michelle Glendinning and then retired from the funeral business.

The Glendinning’s own and operate funeral homes in the small towns of Plattsville and Port Rowan. Jeffrey had been working with Mr. Dynes for the past few years and was quite familiar with the business and the town. Jeff and Michelle are dedicated to serving each and every family to best of their ability. In order to provide the best service possible they hired Mr. Robert Rivest to be the Managing Funeral Director. Mr. Rivest has 25 years of experience in Oxford County and has family living in the Ingersoll area.

What was started in 1954 has stood the test of time, and with small adjustments we strive to continue providing the highest level of care and compassion to each family that we have the honour to serve.

What Makes Us Unique

We are proud to embrace traditional values, diversity and innovation in honouring the spirit and life of each person we serve. We offer a full selection of:
  1. Funeral and memorial services, ranging from traditional to uniquely innovative and personal
  2. Burial services and cremation options
  3. Celebrant Services
Letting go of a loved one is usually a very difficult process. In order to provide your family peace-of-mind, our funeral home offers complete care, so you can focus on comforting each other as you prepare to say goodbye to someone dear to you.
Although there are many decisions you may have to make, we assure you that we will guide you through the entire process every step of the way. We promise to help you:
  • Design the most fitting memorial or funeral service to honour their memory and pay tribute to their life achievements and experiences.
  • Select the most appropriate products, including a casket, burial vault, cremation urn, cemetery or mausoleum, to fit your budget and suit your needs and desires.
  • Write a fitting obituary to honour your loved one’s life experiences and social connections.
  • Assist in the publication of the obituary in the newspapers of your choice.
  • Create a Book of Memories™, a beautiful, permanent online memorial, where you and your friends can build a legacy of memories by archiving treasured photos and memories.
  • Welcome your family and friends to our funeral home for your planned services, including a viewing, visitation, funeral or memorial service.
  • Make all arrangements with regard to the services whether they are held at your place of worship, our funeral home, cemetery, or alternate gathering place.
  • Provide you with beautiful funeral print materials, including memorial folders, prayer cards and book marks. We also offer personalized note cards for you to acknowledge the emotional support you received from friends, co-workers and community members.
  • Provide an elegant hearse and funeral cars, as well as arrange for escorts.
  • Help in the selection and on-site arrangement of floral tributes.
  • Provide access to grief education and support materials, and referrals to counselling services.
  • Prepare all paperwork, including vital record statistics, permits, filing and obtaining death certificates, and assistance with life insurance, veteran’s benefits and Social Security claims.
We hope you will turn to us for compassionate care and impeccable service. Our pledge is to honour your loved one and family with dignity, respect and personal attention to every detail.
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