Inside the Circle: Arbor Memorial
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Welcome to Inside the Circle; a blog series dedicated to amplifying the 2026 Leadership Circle here at the Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce.
These businesses are dedicated to being leaders in our community and helping drive it forward.
Today, we're spotlighting: Arbor Memorial
Arbor Memorial was founded in 1947, beginning with the opening of Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in London, Ontario. What started as a cemetery business grew into a Canadian network of funeral homes, cemeteries and cremation service providers, with a focus on helping families honour and remember loved ones.
In North Simcoe, Arbor Memorial operates several established funeral service locations, including Nicholls Funeral Home in Midland, Penetanguishene Funeral Home and LeClair Cremation Centre in Midland. These locations serve families throughout the surrounding communities, offering funeral arrangements, cremation, memorial services and celebrations of life.
Located at 330 Midland Avenue, Nicholls Funeral Home is a full-service funeral home with facilities designed to accommodate traditional funerals, visitations and personalized celebrations of life.
Facility features include:
- Chapel
- Visitation areas
- Reception room
- Outdoor patio
- Personalized services
Located at 155 Main St, the Penetanguishene Funeral Home provides a welcoming setting for funeral services and family gatherings. It offers traditional funeral arrangements alongside cremation services and personalized memorials.
Facility features include:
- Chapel
- Reception facilities
- Accessibility
- Parking
- Bilingual services
Located at 565 King Street in Midland, LeClair Cremation Centre focuses on cremation arrangements and related memorial services. It provides families with an alternative to a traditional full-service funeral, with options that can be tailored to their wishes and budget.
Facility features include:
- Cremation arrangements
- Memorial planning
- As with their others properties: dedicated and compassionate staff
Hear from the staff of Arbor Memorial here: