Since opening in 1935, Marlatt Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, Swackhamer Chapel has provided funeral, burial and cremation services to families in Dundas and surrounding areas. In nearly 85 years, our commitment to a high standard of compassionate care has remained unchanged and yet our funeral home has always responded to the changing needs of our community.
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All of our services are designed to give families peace of mind at one of the most challenging times in their lives. Our experienced staff knows just how to bring your loved one's final wishes to reality. We offer everything from a 
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Scott Marlatt assumed ownership of both funeral homes after his father, J.D., died in 1973. In 1985, Scott sold the Dundas and Hamilton funeral homes, and in 2006, both Marlatt funeral homes became part of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery providers. Our name changed to Marlatt Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, Swackhamer Chapel when we absorbed the Swackhamer Blanchford & Wray Funeral Home in Hamilton in 2009.
"Marlatt staff provided an excellent service and were very professional during the whole process. We did not have a service mostly because of COVID but all areas that we had to deal with staff were don..."
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June 2020
"This was a prepaid and pre arranged funeral for my father. This was the first time I have done this. The help with the paperwork has proven to be very very helpful. With all the other administrativ..."
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January 2020
"The stress was immediately alleviated as soon as we had our meeting. Everyone was so kind and caring it felt good to be taken care of. The facilities were excellent and all of the arrangements were ex..."
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December 2019
"It is an emotional time when a loved one leaves us. The staff at Marlatts helped guide us through these difficult times in understanding way."
Verified Cremation Customer
November 2019
"Outstanding effort by all involved. We could not have asked for a better experience from the staff. Thank you all for helping us through the tragedy of losing our son and honouring his memories"
Verified Cremation & Memorial Service Customer
September 2019
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13% off insurance-funded prearranged funeral contracts* Making funeral plans in advance of the time of need can save money and protects those you love. Plan ahead today and take advantage of these special savings while giving you and your family peace of mind! VALID UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 *Percentage listed will be taken off the price of the funeral merchandise and services included on your prearranged funeral contract funded by an insurance policy. Terms and conditions apply. Offer is not applicable to contract rewrites or trust-funded contracts. See More See Less |