As a locally owned and family-operated funeral home, Essentials Cremation and Burial Services was created to offer families a more personal and transparent service and alternative to traditional and corporate funeral homes in the Niagara Region.

Our owner and managing funeral director Krystal Riddell is proud to serve as the President of the Green Burial Society of Canada, and her commitment to green burial is both professional and deeply personal. We believe in simple, natural, and environmentally responsible arrangements that honours life while respecting the earth.

If you are considering green burial in the Niagara Region, we are here to guide you with compassion, clarity, and care.

As a local, women-owned funeral provider, we offer transparent pricing, personalized guidance, and pressure-free support for both immediate arrangements and pre-planning.

Serving families across:

Grimsby • St. Catharines • Thorold • Niagara Falls • Fort Erie • Welland • Port Colborne • Niagara-on-the-Lake