News release

Chant’s Funeral Home Licence Suspended

Service Nova Scotia (April 2014 - May 2019)

The licence for Chant’s Funeral Home in Sydney has been temporarily suspended due to a fire on Saturday, Feb. 2.

The fire caused extensive damage making it unsuitable to operate. It no longer meets the minimum requirements for a funeral home license.

The funeral home is not permitted to offer or provide any merchandise or services to the public during this suspension. The suspension remains in effect until repairs have been made and is suitable once again for use. The new structure and business will be inspected prior to opening.

Service Nova Scotia is responsible for licensing and regulating funeral homes.

Nova Scotians who have a funeral contract with Chant’s Funeral Home and have questions are encouraged to contact Service Nova Scotia at 902-424-5819 to learn about the options that are available.


FOR BROADCASE USE:

The licence for Chant’s Funeral Home in Sydney has been

temporarily suspended. It’s being suspended because of a fire on

Saturday, February 2nd. The fire caused extensive damage making

it unsuitable to operate. It no longer meets the minimum

requirements for a funeral home license.

The home is not permitted to offer or provide any

merchandise or services during this suspension. The suspension

remains in effect until the repairs have been made and is

suitable once again for use.

Nova Scotians who have a funeral contract with Chant’s

Funeral Home and have questions can contact Service Nova Scotia

at 902-424-5819 to learn about the options that are available.