Our Business History

Caring for our Community since 1963

Inside our Front Door

On May 29, 1963 , 296 Isabella Street was purchased by John Hattin, a funeral director from Bancroft, Ontario. After months of renovations, an open house was held September 24, 1963 and John Hattin and his partner Gene Murphy established the Hattin Funeral Home. In 1971 John Hattin's  Funeral Home in Bancroft was consuming more of his time thus the Pembroke Funeral Home was sold to Gene Murphy. The business become the Hattin-Murphy Funeral Home and soon after, The  Murphy Funeral Home. Gene and his wife Lorraine raised their four children Christine, Anne, Michael and Melanie over the Funeral Home while serving the people of Pembroke with outstanding care , compassion and personal service. For many years until his death in 1989, Art Leach assisted Gene in the Funeral Home.  Gene and Lorraine were and still are very active in their community.

 In 1999 John and Sandra Huff, with their two children Warren and Jordan, joined Gene and Lorraine and  purchased  the company. They now operate the The Murphy Funeral Home in the same personal, caring and compassionate way that the Murphys have for over forty years. Service, compassion, integrity and a quiet professional presence have been the hallmarks of the The Murphy Funeral Home.

We are proud of our Funeral Home. The building has been a Pembroke landmark for over 130 years. As renovations take place, we are ever mindful to the design and period of it's Victorian charm. The renovation of our front entrance with it's leaded glass enhancement, typical of the doorways of the time and the addition of period lighting down the hallways are examples of blending with tradition. As aesthetically pleasing as tradition is, we take pride in our ability to be innovative leaders in a constantly changing and demanding profession. Our unwavering desire is to provide personal attention, care and commitment to every family we serve.

Arrangement Office

From traditional to tribute we are here to guide you through the experience of the death of a loved one in meaningful and comforting ways. We have been caring for our community since 1963.

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