Honouring every life with care and compassion
Whether you’re facing a loss today or planning for tomorrow, we’re here to help.
Here for your family, close to home.
3 Locations
Convenient locations in Chatham, Blenheim, and Ridgetown, each offering welcoming spaces for visitations, services, and gatherings.
55+ Years
McKinlay’s original Ridgetown location has operated as a funeral home since 1969, serving families across Chatham-Kent for over ninety years.
24/7 Support
Our team is available around the clock by phone, email, or in person, so you’re never alone in a moment of need.
Services to
honour every life
Every life is unique. We offer a range of options so your family can choose the type of gathering, ceremony, and care that feels right for you.
Funerals & Celebrations of Life
Create a meaningful service—traditional or contemporary—that brings family and friends together to remember, reflect, and share stories.
Cremation Services
Thoughtful cremation options with the same level of care, guidance, and opportunity for ceremony as any traditional funeral.
Receptions & Gatherings
Warm, welcoming spaces for receptions, visitations, and informal gatherings where memories and stories can be shared.
Current obituaries & service details
We invite you to view our current services, share memories, and leave messages of condolence for families we are serving today.
Three locations to serve you
McKinlay Funeral Home is pleased to offer services from locations in Chatham, Blenheim, and Ridgetown. Each location provides comfortable spaces, modern facilities, and the same level of thoughtful, personal care.
Chatham Funeral Home
Centrally located, with spacious visitation rooms and chapel space for services of every size.
Reception Centre On Site
Fully Accessible Facility
Blenheim Funeral Home
A welcoming setting in the heart of the community, designed for gatherings and services of all sizes.
Reception Centre On Site
Modern & Spacious Facilities
Ridgetown Funeral Home
A warm, traditional environment serving Ridgetown and the surrounding rural communities.
Conveniently located in the heart of Ridgetown
Picturesque Victorian Charm
Plan ahead with peace of mind
Planning ahead is a simple way to care for the people you love. By recording your wishes now, you ease future decision-making and make sure your service reflects your values and preferences.
Make informed choices about services and options
Reduce stress and uncertainty for your family
Ensure your wishes are clearly documented
Since 1969 we’ve helped thousands honour their loved ones
They were an honor to deal with. Being from out of province they had everything taken care of. Comminication was awesome and the care and devotion they took made everything go smoothly. I highly rate this home and all its staff as they deserve it.
— Joe Okee
"My Father Walton Hahn was laid to rest this month and we used the services of McKinlay and were treated soo good. EVERYTHING went soo smooth, they were extremely kind and professional at every step. Even, spending 7 hrs on the road to get my dad to his final resting place! I have worked with many other funeral homes in the past NONE have compared to McKinlay. They have set the bar very high for the rest of the industry. Thank you to owner and staff for being so wonderful and caring. Our family can not thank you enough."
— Dave Hahn
"Huge thank you to the individuals that we dealt with directly, including Nathan, Daniel Ouimette & Barbara. We are grateful for the truly inclusive 5 star service provided to us by McKinlay Funeral Home in Chatham. The loss of a loved one is challenging both emotionally & mentally. The professional, knowledgeable & seamless service that Nathan & his team offered, significantly simplified our process at the difficult time. We have much gratitude for the heart felt words spoken by Daniel at the service of our loved one. Thank you to Barbara for simplifying the paperwork requirements. Thank you to the entire team at McKinlay from our family ! We highly recommend!"
— R.A. Douris
"Never too late to say how much we appreciate the kindness ,the caring, the help that we have experienced from McKinlay Funeral Home in Chatham. My son's death (2017/04/28). to say traumatic is too soft a word. One minute he is alive the next..dead ! Mckinlay's were there for us through all the sobbing and the tears . Helping through a MOST difficult definitely unexpected calamity. My husband and I highly recommend Mckinlay's Funeral Home."
— Donna Jewett
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