Born in New Germany, Ed began his career in funeral service apprenticing with George McLaren & Sons Funeral Home in Pictou. While there, he met his future wife, Sheila (Roach), and they moved back to New Germany where they were married in 1976 and lived for a couple of years. Ed worked with Langille’s Funeral Home in New Germany and also drove ambulance for the New Germany Fire Department. In 1979, Ed, Sheila and their son, Bruce, moved to Truro to pursue his career with Mattatall Funeral Home. Since 1979, Ed has worked here at Mattatall Funeral Home and was manager until 2004 when he and Sheila became the proud owners. Ed is a member of Brunswick Street United Church and an associate member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 26, Truro.

Born in Pictou, Sheila had her introduction into funeral service when she met her husband, Ed. Sheila met Ed while he was apprenticing with George McLaren & Sons Funeral Home in Pictou. They moved to New Germany where they were married in 1976, and in 1979, Sheila, Ed and son, Bruce, moved to Truro. Sheila is thrilled to be a part of the Mattatall team and enjoys the daily interaction with the many families and the everyday running of the business. Sheila is a member of Brunswick Street United Church, where she sings in the church choir and volunteers on many committees. In her spare time, she enjoys bowling on a weekly league and reading.

Born in Bridgewater, Bruce has lived in Truro since 1979 and graduated from Cobequid Educational Centre in 1995. While attending high school and after graduation, he worked at MacQuarries Pharmasave and in 1997, graduated from the Funeral Services Program, Nova Scotia Community College, Kingstec Campus. After graduation, Bruce worked at Mahone ~ New Germany Funeral Homes and in 1998 joined Atlantic Funeral Homes in Dartmouth, Halifax and Lower Sackville. He received his Embalmer and Funeral Director licenses in 1999. In November 2007, Bruce joined Mattatall Funeral Home and is thrilled to be back in his hometown. Bruce attends McCulloch United Church, where he is their pianist and choir director and also fills in as pianist, organist and pulpit supply at other area churches. In his spare time, Bruce enjoys playing the piano, cooking, bowling on a weekly league and spending time at the cottage. 

Born in Digby, Peter began his career in funeral service while working with Jayne’s Funeral Home in Digby. Peter moved to Truro and joined Mattatall Funeral Home in December 1988 and is a truly valued employee. While in Truro, Peter has made many contacts and truly enjoys his work. Peter attends Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, is a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 26, Truro, where he is an Executive Member and has served as President. In his spare time, he enjoys HAM Radio (VE1 PJS) and is a member of the Truro Amateur Radio Club. Peter and his wife Ann enjoy camping and canoeing and live in Truro.

Born in Truro and raised in Upper Stewiacke, Cindy began working in Funeral Service as a Receptionist with Atlantic Funeral Home in Lower Sackville. Having a keen interest, she went on to study at Nova Scotia Community College, Kingstec Campus, apprenticed with Atlantic Funeral Homes in Dartmouth, Halifax and Lower Sackville and obtained her Funeral Director and Embalmer licenses in 2002. In July 2011, we were fortunate to have Cindy join our staff. Cindy's pleasant personality, caring ways and attention to detail helps the families we serve through very difficult times. Cindy, her husband and their three sons reside in Stewiacke.

Having lived in Truro for most of her life, Lois joined our team in 2008 following her retirement from a lengthy career with Scotiabank. An active member of Immanuel Baptist Church, she enjoys singing in the choir and holds various positions within the church, most recently as church clerk. She has travelled throughout Canada and eastern United States along with taking three Caribbean cruises but her favourite is travelling throughout Nova Scotia enjoying the beauty of our province. Lois has a passion for animals - cats and dogs and enjoys watching the deer as they travel through her backyard. In her spare time, she enjoys knitting and gardening.