Available 24/7 for immediate need.

Keeping things simple, dignified, and affordable .

Specializing in simple cremation & burial services.

Tri-City Cremation Services provides an alternative to the traditional funeral home. We are the choice for families who want to celebrate the life of a loved one in a simple, dignified, and affordable manner.

We are an independent Cremation Transfer Service (not affiliated with a funeral home or cemetery) in the Kitchener, Cambridge, and surrounding area.

“We care passionately about supporting families through a difficult time.  Our goal is to offer them much needed peace of mind”

— Shawn McKay, Owner and Licensed Funeral Director

Plan for peace of mind.

Pre-planning takes place before a death occurs. Decisions are made at your own pace while you are thinking clearly. It is often a great help and relief to families. Save your family additional stress at a difficult time. Our services are guaranteed at any time in the future.

What to do when someone dies.

At a hospital or nursing home

Often a nurse will guide you in the proper procedure at their hospital or nursing home. They may ask you who you would like contacted, and you may give them our name and phone number for Tri-City Cremation Services, Kitchener (519-772-1237) or Cambridge (519-267-7199​). We still suggest that you contact us as well to ensure all is completed properly.

If you have pre-arrangements already in place with us, please let us know at this time.

Expected death at home

Community Care Access Centre or CCAC (LHIN) and a registered nurse may have helped you arrange for a loved one to be cared for and allowed to die at home. When the death has occurred you can call your nurse who will come to your home to pronounce the death. You may want us to come to the home, or the nurse may call us at Kitchener (519-772-1237) or Cambridge (519-267-7199)​.

​If you have pre-arrangements already in place with us, please let us know at this time.

Unexpected death at home

If the death is unexpected and has happened at home it is advised that you call (911). The person’s family doctor can be called, if they are available. Once emergency services has arrived they will advise you on the next steps. They might ask you what Cremation Service you would like contacted or tell you that you may call one of your choice. If you would like to use our services, please let them know that you wish for Tri-City Cremation Services, Kitchener (519-772-1237) or Cambridge (519-267-7199) to oversee all arrangements.

If you have pre-arrangements already in place with us, please let us know at this time.

Testimonials

  • “Hi Shawn, just taking a moment finally to express my gratitude on the wonderful services you have provided thus far. Your staff (Lisa) has been wonderful with everything. A true professional and very empathetic and compassionate to our loss. She did an amazing job in preparing mom for our intimate viewing. Mom looked exactly how she would've if still with us. I was so pleased to see how perfect everything was.”

    Carlo

  • This entire experience, although difficult, has been remarkably seamless and pleasant. Bruce was an absolute pleasure to deal with.

    Kelly

  • I would like to express my deepest gratitude for the exceptional care and compassion you provided during the recent funeral service for my Mother. Your professionalism and kindness were a great source of comfort to our family during this difficult time.

    Your thoughtful assistance helped us navigate the complexities of the arrangements and allowed us to focus on honoring and remembering our Mom.

    I would also like to extend my thanks to the entire team for their help and support.

    A.

  • "I just wanted to say how pleased we were with the help you guys provided to us. I was very nervous about the whole situation however you made us feel very comfortable and at ease. Very professional yet personal, no pressure just quality service. We are recommending you guys every chance we get”

    Mary R.

  • “Thank you so much. I'm not sure if you are told enough but you truly are amazing for what you do, the help you give, the relief you give people after losing a loved one - I want to thank you.”

    Tracey H.

  • “Shawn, please accept our thanks for making the cremation process simple and dignified. You could not have been any more helpful and I am very grateful for your ‘virtual’ presence.”

  • “Once again, thank you so much for your kind service on behalf of myself and her family, we thank you for making a difficult time seamless”