Edson Funeral Home & Foothills Crematorium is defined by the commitment and compassion of over 64 years of family service. We believe in personal attention and uncompromised quality. We are very proud of our traditions, facilities and the personal services that we provide. Whether your needs are immediate, or you are looking to pre-arrange services, we are ready to serve you with courtesy and respect during your time of need.
Funeral Service in Edson Since 1913
Our History
The history of funeral service in Edson and area dates back to 1913, when a flu epidemic swept the area. The local hospital hired a townsperson to bury the victims of the epidemic.
More formally, the Edson Funeral Parlor started business in the years that followed and was known by that name until Liberty and Anne Joy purchased the business from the local owner. The business was then known as the Edson Funeral Home. In about 1955, Liberty and Anne Joy partnered with Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home of Edmonton and operated as Connelly-McKinley Edson Funeral Home until 1978. In 1978, Anne Joy died and Liberty Joy dissolved the partnership with Connelly-McKinley.
Edson Funeral Home (The Foothills Memorial Chapel), as it is now known, opened for business on January 1st, 1979, with Robert and Marilynn Joy.
Liberty Joy died in 1981, after serving Edson and area for more than thirty years in the funeral business.
Today, Edson Funeral Home is a division of the Caring Group Corp.
1913
A flu epidemic sweeps the area; the local hospital hires a townsperson to bury its victims.
Early years
The Edson Funeral Parlor opens, later purchased by Liberty and Anne Joy and renamed Edson Funeral Home.
c. 1955
The Joys partner with Connelly-McKinley of Edmonton as Connelly-McKinley Edson Funeral Home.
1978
Anne Joy dies and Liberty Joy dissolves the Connelly-McKinley partnership.
1979
Edson Funeral Home (The Foothills Memorial Chapel) opens on January 1 with Robert and Marilynn Joy.
1981
Liberty Joy dies after more than thirty years serving Edson and area.
Our Dedication
“The Foothills Memorial Chapel is dedicated to the tender and respectful care of the deceased, and to the solace of the living.”
Semper Fidelis
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Exceptional Service, Commitment & Compassion
Why Families Choose Us
We believe in personal attention and uncompromised quality. Exceptional service, commitment and compassion are never compromised: that is our standard of excellence.
Meet Our Caring Team
Our funeral directors and staff take pride in caring for each family, making sure their needs are met.
In the words of the families we serve
“Andy and Kirsten went above and beyond what was required. The love and support from them as well as John was so comforting. It meant the world to us. We couldn’t have gotten through this without your love.”
“We were far, far from home. They took us in and helped us lay my wife to rest. We were able to use their facilities for 4 straight days and nights. It was a time of great sadness, sorrow and healing. We came as clients, we left as family. I would trust them wholeheartedly with all my needs.”
“After the sudden loss of my fiancé they were extremely accommodating and helpful. No idea was too crazy when it came to personalizing his service. I cannot say enough about the love and support shown in such tough times.”
“We would like to say thank you to Andrew and Kirsten for their support and service during a difficult time. We feel we received the kindest support.”
“I haven’t had to work with a funeral home before, and when my father died, the absolute care and concern, professionalism and kindness that was shown to me by Kayla and the staff was such that my memory of this time will be forever lightened. I cannot stress enough how pleased I am; these are truly wonderful people.”
“Thank you, Kayla, for travelling to see us in Grande Cache during the Christmas season and on a snowy day. Having you meet us took a lot of the stress away. Thank you for your calm, kind way of leading us through making decisions that made sense uniquely to our family situation and respected our wishes. You did not try to sell us things we did not need or want.”
“In our time of extreme grief, Sylvie and Jayne met us with open arms, stepped us through the process and helped us to make decisions, and supported the decisions already set out by my mother to best suit her last wishes. Although very professional, the kindness and understanding they showed stood out more than anything.”
Professional Associations
Our Locations
Our funeral home, chapel and crematorium in Edson, and our office in Hinton.
