Our Heritage
Serenity Lindsay Funeral Homes & Crematorium have four locations in the Annapolis Valley Region of Nova Scotia and is independently owned and operated by Funeral Directors Paul and Dena Dawson. Along with the four Funeral Homes we own and operate the only crematorium in the Annapolis Valley.
Our family and staff pledges 100 % commitment to the families who call upon us in their greatest time of need. Our aim is to offer professional, dignified funeral services in time of need to families at an economical fee.
The staff at our Funeral Homes has a commitment to serve with “Dignity, Understanding and Integrity”.
Paul & Dena Dawson
In 2009, Paul and Dena Dawson purchased H C Lindsay Funeral Homes & Crematorium.. Paul and Dena are both Valley natives. Paul was born in Kentville while living in Billtown. Paul is the son of the late Rev. Ulric G. Dawson and Betty (Allen) Dawson, Kentville. Paul has been in the funeral service since November 1986 and has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer since 1993. He has worked at W. C. Hiltz Funeral Home, Kentville; H C Lindsay Funeral Home, Kentville; V S Sweeney Funeral Home, Yarmouth and Serenity Cremation & Funeral Specialists, Port Williams prior to buying Serenity and H C Lindsay Funeral Homes. Paul was a paramedic for over 20 years and up until the time of purchasing H C Lindsay Funeral Homes was employed most recently with Emergency Medical Care. Dena is a daughter of Bernhard "Ben" Kalkman and Mary (Mahar) Kalkman both of Kentville. Dena has been involved with the funeral service since 1999 and is a licensed funeral director. Dena is also a LPN and has worked in various nursing capacities and is currently serving at the Grand View Manor, Berwick.
Locations
The Berwick location is in the town known as the “Apple Capital of Nova Scotia”, home to Larsens Packers Ltd., the United Church of Canada Camp Meeting Grounds, the Annual Gala Days Celebration and the location of the former Berwick Bakery and M.W. Graves Ltd. Near by communities are home to the Michelin Tire Plant, Cranberry & Peat Moss Bogs, Oaklawn Farm Zoo, 14 Wing Greenwood, French Cross at Morden and the birth place of the “Fuller Brush Man”, Alfred Fuller, founder of the Fuller Brush Company.
The Kentville location is in “The Shire Town of Kings”, home of the Annual Apple Blossom Festival Parade, Harvest Festival, Torchlight Parade, Kentville Home Show, Kentville Research Station, Kingstec Campus of the N.S.C.C. (home of the Funeral Program), Valley Regional Hospital, Festival of Lights and near by Camp Aldershot.
The Wolfville location found in the town originally known as “Mud Creek” which is the Cultural Centre of the Annapolis Valley, and is “Canada’s First Fair Trade Town”. Wolfville is home to Acadia University, Acadia Divinity School, Mud Creek Days, the Atlantic Theatre Festival and close to historic Grand Pre National Park. This now our Serenity Funeral Home location.
The New Ross location is found in the county of Lunenburg found along Highway 12, connecting the Valley & the South Shore. Known as the “Balsam Fir Christmas Tree Capital of the World” New Ross & area are home to the Ross Farm Museum, the Annual Christmas Festival and home to many nearby lakes and cottage dwellings.
Service of Remembrance For Families We Serve
In December we will host our Annual Service of Remembrance. It is an informal non denominational service of music, reading, lighting of candles and reflection for all families who have lost loved ones who we have had the honour of serving in the last year. The service is to help families, as for some, the holidays can be difficult the first year after losing a dear loved one. Local clergy join us and the names of loved ones are read followed by a time of refreshments & fellowship. Invitations are sent by mail to the families and announcements in local weekly papers are made prior to the service. You may call or e-mail us for details on our next Service of Remembrance.
Family After Care
We will continue to support our families long after their loved one has passed on. We can provide pastoral care, assistance that may be required for certain documentation, help with choosing a special monument for a loved one or help making prearrangement's for yourself or a family member.
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