Our Firm

Our Firm

Our funeral home was established on September 25, 1936 and operated under the name Thorpe and Tulloch. In August of 1965 the funeral home was purchased by Mr Kenneth Buffam. Mr Buffam also operated a funeral home formerly owned by Mr Harry Smart in the Town of Cobalt. Mr Buffam's son Jack and his family operated the funeral homes until July 1988 when he sold the business to the McDonald Family of Englehart. The McDonald's operated the funeral home until May 15, 2003 when it was purchased by Claude Léveillé.

In 2018, Buffam Leveille Funeral Home was sold to Denning's Ltd which is a family owned company with several funeral homes in Southern Ontario. The transition to Temiskaming Shores was guided by their longtime manager, Jamie Carter who was born and raised in New Liskeard and always wanted to come back up north, to his home. Jamie and his staff are proud to continue the tradition of service and trust and feel very privileged to serve the families of this area.

What Makes Us Unique

We are proud to embrace traditional values, diversity and innovation in honouring the spirit and life of each person we serve. We offer a full selection of:
  1. Funeral and memorial services, ranging from traditional to uniquely innovative and personal
  2. Burial services and cremation options
  3. Celebrant Services
Letting go of a loved one is usually a very difficult process. In order to provide your family peace-of-mind, our funeral home offers complete care, so you can focus on comforting each other as you prepare to say goodbye to someone dear to you.
Although there are many decisions you may have to make, we assure you that we will guide you through the entire process every step of the way. We promise to help you:
  • Design the most fitting memorial or funeral service to honour their memory and pay tribute to their life achievements and experiences.
  • Select the most appropriate products, including a casket, burial vault, cremation urn, cemetery or mausoleum, to fit your budget and suit your needs and desires.
  • Write a fitting obituary to honour your loved one’s life experiences and social connections.
  • Assist in the publication of the obituary in the newspapers of your choice.
  • Create a Book of Memories™, a beautiful, permanent online memorial, where you and your friends can build a legacy of memories by archiving treasured photos and memories.
  • Welcome your family and friends to our funeral home for your planned services, including a viewing, visitation, funeral or memorial service.
  • Make all arrangements with regard to the services whether they are held at your place of worship, our funeral home, cemetery, or alternate gathering place.
  • Provide you with beautiful funeral print materials, including memorial folders, prayer cards and book marks. We also offer personalized note cards for you to acknowledge the emotional support you received from friends, co-workers and community members.
  • Provide an elegant hearse and funeral cars, as well as arrange for escorts.
  • Help in the selection and on-site arrangement of floral tributes.
  • Provide access to grief education and support materials, and referrals to counselling services.
  • Prepare all paperwork, including vital record statistics, permits, filing and obtaining death certificates, and assistance with life insurance, veteran’s benefits and Canada Pension Death Benefit and Survivors Claims.
We hope you will turn to us for compassionate care and impeccable service. Our pledge is to honour your loved one and family with dignity, respect and personal attention to every detail.
Share by: