New local owner for Lambeth funeral home
McFarlane & Roberts Funeral Home on Wharncliffe Road has been purchased by St. Thomas / Southwold native and veteran funeral director Owen Boughner. Owen Boughner brings more than three decades of experience as a licensed Funeral Director to the business along with personal connections to the local community. Boughner has been working with the team at McFarlane & Roberts to facilitate a smooth transition. There will be no disruption in operations during the transition and the funeral home continues to offer a full range of services. All preplanned services and advanced funding arranged at McFarlane & Roberts remain in place and secure. In addition, records of past services remain with the business. Owen appreciates the loyal families who value McFarlane & Roberts Funeral Home and promises to continue their unwavering focus on exceptional service and professionalism. Boughner does recognize that the funeral business has changed since COVID. He embraces this shift in customer expectations and states, “More and more families are looking for personalized celebrations, recording services or outdoor options. Diverse cultural and faith traditions require us to provide an array of options and McFarlane & Roberts Funeral Home is committed to be an inclusive destination to help all families honour their loved ones.”
Boughner paid tribute to the former owner Mike Stevenson. “Mike has been a key part of this business for more than 30 years and his commitment to helping families through difficult times has always been remarkable.” Owen wishes Mike all the best in his well-deserved retirement. Michael Stevenson is pleased with the ownership change. “Owen was my first choice to take over the business because I’ve known him a long time and I know he will continue the legacy of exceptional service at McFarlane & Roberts Funeral Home.” For further information, please contact: Owen Boughner at (519) 652-2020 or email mcfarlanerobertsfh@rogers.com.
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Hometown St. Thomas • July-August 2024 • Page 35
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