Our family, serving your family since 1842.
Newmarket & Aurora's only locally-owned and family operated Funeral Home

Welcome to the Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home

Established in 1842, we have been serving Newmarket and area with professionalism and compassion for over 180 years. Roadhouse & Rose is a full-service provider of funeral and cremation services - from a Traditional Funeral to a Simple Cremation. We also offer pre-need services that can be tailored to fit any budget. We are here to help you in any way we can.


To access the "Book of Memories" webpage for your loved one, simply click on the appropriate name under the list of Current Services to the left. Once in the Book of Memories, you will have the ability to express a condolence, share a story or photograph, make a memorial donation, send flowers and more. If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact us at 905.895.6631 or email info@roadhouseandrose.com.


Thank you,


Wes Playter, Manager

Established in 1842, we have been serving Newmarket and area with professionalism and compassion for 184 years. Roadhouse & Rose is a full-service provider of funeral and cremation services - from a Traditional Funeral to a Simple Cremation. We also offer pre-need services that can be taliored to fit any budget. We are here to help you in anyway we can.


Our online Book of Memories provides a meaningful place for family and friends to honour those they have lost. By selecting your loved one's name from the Current Services listing, you can share condolences, post cherished memories and photographs, make a memorial donation, send flowers,

light a virtual candle, and connect with others who are remembering

 a life well lived.

If you have any questions or would like assistance, our caring team is always here to help. Please contact us at 905-895-6631 or email info@roadhouseandrose.com. It is our privilege to serve you with the compassion, guidance, and personalized care your family deserves.


Thank you,


Wes Playter, Manager

Our Heritage

Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home - Playter Chapel has the distinction of being Newmarket's oldest business and the third oldest Funeral Home in Ontario. A full-service provider of burial and cremation services, our professional staff will assist you in your time of need.

Operated by Wes Playter, the Roadhouse & Rose team continues a tradition that was begun in 1842.
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