Our Story

The Denning family has been involved with funeral service since 1925.  Basil Denning (originally from Napier) along with his brother Forest opened a furniture store and undertaking business in Strathroy.  Bill and Brett Denning grew up above the funeral home in Strathroy and both had a strong desire from early ages to be a part of funeral service.  Upon completion of their formal training, the brothers worked for different reputable firms before purchasing the Harper Funeral Home in Watford.  A few years later, the boys acquired the Ronn E. Dodge Funeral Home in Forest.  Shortly after, the sale of Padfield Funeral Homes in Rodney and West Lorne took place.  The brothers have taken great care to retain the solid reputations of these historic businesses.  Combined, the firms have almost four hundred years of serving their respective communities under their belt.  We are honored to carry on this tradition and proud to be a part of Forest, Watford, Rodney and West Lorne.