Our entire company is focused on service excellence for over 4 decades. We have had the opportunity to serve as the after hours communications contact for members of the Canadian funeral services industry for many years. Our operators are trained to handle even the most difficult call with grace and skill. We are the preferred provider in our local market because we provide premium service and real value to all our clients and the families that they are privileged to serve




Services Plans Include:

  • Customized Message Forms - including special forms for death calls and arrangements
  • Extended Message Delivery Options - including multiple options, live operator and more
  • On-call and arrangement information taken via fax, e-mail or phone
  • Caller I. D. (when available)
  • Voice mail or operator screening

Additional message delivery options. For example for some customers we deliver death calls to the director on call and also to the company manager or owner



Based on your instructions, Mackinnon & Bowes will manage First Calls in the manner most suitable to you. We can arrange removals, schedule tentative arrangement conferences or simply record the information your staff requires to respond to the family's needs.



Q: Does Mackinnon & Bowes only handle after hours call?
A:Mackinnon & Bowes operates 24/7/365. Our operators are available to answer your phones no matter the time or situation. We are here to serve you and your families


Q: Will families that call into our funeral home know that they are not speaking with someone on location at the funeral home?

A:The only way a caller will know the difference is if you instruct us to inform them. Our operators are experienced in handling funeral home calls, and act as professionally as your own staff.


Q:How do we get started using Mackinnon & Bowes?

A:Initially, our partnership begins with contact by one of our sales or customer service representatives. The representative will work out a service plan or package that fits your needs, and gather all information needed to setup your account. Typically, that information includes your staff's names and phone numbers, call handling procedure and message delivery methods. Once that information is collected, it is only a short step towards alleviating your call answering needs.

Q:How do operators know what to say to families that are calling into our funeral home?
A:Our operators are experienced and skilled in professionally answering for your industry. These qualities, combined with a completely customizable message form and answering phrase (both determined by you) allow for a seamless transfer of service.


To Request Additional Information email us at sales@mackinnonbowes.com