Why Us?

Why us? ...Because not all funeral homes are alike. Just by exploring our site you will be able to tell we stand apart. Visit the following pages on our site: Our Heritage, Our Mission Statement, Our Staff and view Our Facilities. We are more than a funeral service provider, we're an educational resource in the community. Visit our Resource Centre for more information.We have developed our philosophy, facility and our staff to achieve new standards of quality in funeral services. Our compassionate and professional staff are highly experienced and are known for their sincerity and commitment to service. We value their knowledge of all aspects of funeral service as well as their understanding and sensitivity to the customs and traditions of all the families that we are privileged to serve.It is our goal to provide service which exceed expectations while keeping prices fair and reasonable.
We are an independent, Canadian funeral home, owned by Wes Playter, and Gregg Davey, long time residents of the community. Our strong commitment and involvement in the community motivates us to provide the most personalized service possible.

Reasons why people choose Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home:

  1. We're Family Owned & Operated.
  2. We specialize in pre-arrangement options.
  3. We have reasonable prices.
  4. We serve all faiths and cultures.
  5. Our staff are professional and caring.
  6. Roadhouse & Rose main priority is families.
  7. Located in beautiful historic downtown Newmarket.
  8. Personalized 24 hour, 7 day service.
  9. Traditional, old-fashioned values.
  10. In addition to pre-need and at-need services, we specialize in post-need, follow-up care.

List of Services

Testimonials

Why people believe in us: Testimonials

"Always a beautiful service, no matter who... Exceptional people all around!"
Addie Tepper, Newmarket
“My Father was handled with dignity and respect. We had to transport him from Newfoundland for his burial. Roadhouse & Rose handled everything from kleenex to flight arrangements. The costs were far lower than expected for such class act service. Not one detail was neglected, flawless!”
Jen Bevin, Newmarket
“They treated me very well when I needed them. Such nice people to deal with!” 
Diana Anderson, Newmarket
"Nice location in historic Newmarket. Fair amount of parking in the back given the fact it is in the heart of the main street. Understated elegance...quiet rooms with nice decor...the upstairs room facing the front is sunny and bright. Given that it is a funeral home and who wants to be going here, it was quite nice. Staff is very unobtrusive but there if you are looking for them and need their assistance"
Cat W., Newmarket
“We want to thank everyone at Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home.
We had a very heartfelt experience with our mother funeral arrangements 
We want to thank Helena for all her loving help and care that she did display towards all our family members and friends. 
We are really please with all the services and loving care.
Thanks a lot.”
Cristina Rivarola, Newmarket
“I have a family friend who just dealt with Roadhouse and Rose in their time of need. They very pleased with the attention to detail and sensible approach during a very sensitive time in their lives. Speaking as someone who was helping them in the process, I thought they made it easier for the family in a difficult time. Thank you Wes and Roadhouse & Rose.”
Michael Smith, Newmarket
“The service provided when dealing with team at Roadhouse and Rose, through a good friend's mothers passing, was unparalleled. Thank you for your compassion, support and patience—you guys are the best!” 
Rob Clark, Sharon, ON
“I don't normally do surveys or write reviews but my experience at Roadhouse and Rose (R&R) was so positive that I feel I must share. Truly, I cannot emphasize enough how wonderful the service that I received from Roadhouse & Rose as they really did everything possible to help us get through a very difficult time. R&R, took care of us from the first time we entered the building onwards. They seemed to anticipate our needs / wants before we even knew them ourselves, but never tried to steer us or push us to do anything we were not comfortable with or clear about. 

We used the reception rooms upstairs to have a Celebration of Life for my husband. We got the chance to catch up with all our friends and family, and share lots of amusing stories / memories of Brian: It truly was a happy event rather than a sad one and that has provided me, and other family members, with a great deal of comfort.”
Margaret Leahy, Newmarket
"I cannot put into words how grateful I am for the staff at Roadhouse and Rose Funeral Home. I connected with Wes via email as I live in Ottawa and wanted to pre plan services for my father. Wes was accommodating, helpful and extremely knowledgeable. I most appreciated that there was no sales pitch or high pressure sales as in other Funeral homes. Once my decision was made, I returned to the funeral home and met with Helena. She assisted with all the details, she even anticipated things we had not even thought of. We also used the reception facility and had it catered. This facility provided coffee, tea and juice for guests. Upon my father's death, I called Wes and he advised me of the process and time lines to transfer my father's remains into their care from the hospital. For this, I am so thankful”
Connie Kealey, Newmarket
“Very caring like family who helped us when we lost our Dad. Thanks, God bless you all.”
Nadia French, Newmarket
"Amazing people!! They made a very difficult time that much easier. Herb, thank you for your expertise and guidance."
David Mildenberger, Newmarket
"Barb, Wes and everyone at Roadhouse&Rose were helpful, kind and sensitive to our needs when my mother died. It made her passing much easier to accept."

Evelyn Schmitz-Hertzberg, Newmarket