Cecil Reid pictured in 1951 in front
of a 1939 Cadillac hearse.

Founder, Cecil Reid (1926 – 2010)

Cecil Reid chose the quiet community of Hampton, N.B. as the setting for his budding funeral service career in 1950. Cecil purchased the local funeral home from Thad Stevens, a business first established in the mid-1800's by Drake Mabee. A century and a half later we are only the fifth family to own the firm.
In 1967, Cecil and his wife, Frances, moved the funeral home across the street to its current location, 1063 Main Street, and it was renovated again in 1988. Frances received her embalmer's license in 1963, and has worked at the funeral home as well.

Cecil was president of the N.B. Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association (NBFD&EA) in 1959-60 and served as general chairman of the 12th Atlantic Funeral Directors and Services Convention in 1961. He was a licensed funeral director helping families for over 60 years.

Brock Reid Growing up in the profession, Brock began full time in 1980 after completing Business Administration at NBCC. He is a Past President of the New Brunswick Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association and also served as Secretary/Treasurer for nine years. Brock is currently a member of the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce, Help the Cops Help the Kids Minor Sports director, , HHS Scholarship committee, the Corinthian Lodge #13, F&AM, former hockey player and coach, soccer and volleyball coach, past president of Hampton Figure Skating Club, Hampton Leisure Services Committee, and served ten years with Hampton Volunteer Fire and Ambulance. Brock and Barbara are recreational runners and have run thirty five marathons between them. Barbara is a former member of "Breasts Ahoy" Dragon Boat team for breast cancer survivors and has also coached soccer and volleyball.
Leonard Goobie A native of Newfoundland, Leonard began his working career as a By-Law Enforcement Officer in Iqaliut Nunavut.  He married Brenda Reid, and in 1984 joined the family firm.  Len became a licensed Funeral Director in 1988. Leonard is currently a Restorative Justice Facilitator, Coordinator of Victim Services with Hampton RCMP, President of the Hampton Community Club, he is a member of the Pickwauket Lions Club, volunteer at the Dr. V. A. Snow Centre, past president of Hampton Curling Club, former member of Hampton High School PSSC, and for over 20 years was a volunteer firefighter and Ambulance Attandant, where he served as past Chairman of the Hampton Ambulance Service.
Karen Bremner A native of Digby, NS, Karen majored in History at St. Mary’s, earning a BA before enrolling in the Teaching English as a Second Language Program at the International Language Institute and Dalhousie University. Offered a teaching position in South Korea, she spent two years overseas soaking up the culture and traveling extensively throughout Asia.  Her travels allowed her to experience first hand some of the spectacular historic sites she had studied. Returning to Canada, Karen decided to change directions and entered funeral service training at Kingstec Community College (NS). Graduating with Honours in 2007, she joined the staff at Reid’s and Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home as an apprentice, becoming a licensed Funeral Director in 2008.

Reid's are members of New Brunswick Funeral Directors & Embalmers Association and the Canadian Independent Group of Funeral Homes whereby members must be Canadian owned and operate independent of International Funeral Service Conglomerates.

Our Services

Reid's Funeral Home provide a wide range of services to meet every families wishes. We are on call 24 hours a day to meet the needs of families and serve all faiths. Reid's provide immediate assistance if death occurs out-of-town and advise families to phone us first to advoid duplication of charges. Reid's staff are always willing to speak to any group. Our staff has spoken on numerous topics to school classes, service clubs, church groups, seniors clubs and nursing home staff.

Professional Services are divided into three categories.

Staff Services - which include response to the first call, transfer of the deceased to the funeral home, meeting with family members to advise and assist with arrangements, newspaper notices, procurement and completion of all required documents, obtaining necessary permits and registration of the death certificate, preparation of the deceased for viewing and funeral, arranging and caring of floral tributes, coordinating and consultation with clergy and cemetery, preparation of clergy record and Funeral Director Statement of Death, personal supervision before, during and following the funeral, provision for out-of-pocket expenses, arrangement and provision for cremation services, provision of memorial book, crucifixes, acknowledgement cards and portfolio.

Facilities and Equipment - which include a fully equipped preparation room, clergy room, lounge, visitation room, selection room, chapel, parking and service area, partial kitchen facilities, numerous books and videos on grief related material, and graveside equipment.

Transportation Vehicles - which include funeral coach, lead car for clergy, utility vehicle to transport equipment.

Pre-arrangement services are also available days and evenings seven days a week. Pre-arrangements can be discussed at the funeral home or in the comfort of your own home. These arrangements can be fully funded which lock in the price and the interest is tax free, partially funded or non funded.