Opus Tribute Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Hendren Funeral Homes, a respected and longstanding provider of funeral and cremation services serving families throughout Lakefield, Bobcaygeon and Norwood.
This acquisition represents an important milestone in Opus Tribute Group’s continued commitment to supporting and investing in our local communities while preserving the unique histories, traditions, and community connections that families have trusted for generations.
Founded on a commitment to compassionate care, professional excellence, and meaningful tribute experiences, Hendren Funeral Homes has built a reputation for serving families with dignity and respect. Under the ownership of Opus Tribute Group, families can expect the same dedicated service, familiar staff, and personalized approach that have been hallmarks of the Hendren name.
“We are honoured to welcome Hendren Funeral Homes and their staff into the Opus Tribute Group family,” said James Belk, President & Chief Executive Officer of Opus Tribute Group. “The Hendren team has established a remarkable legacy of caring for families during some of life’s most difficult moments. Our goal is to support that legacy while keeping the ownership in the local region and providing additional resources and opportunities that will help ensure its continued presence for years to come.”
The acquisition aligns with Opus Tribute Group’s “North Star” of existing to make our communities stronger, healthier, and more resilient in the face of grief and loss. By partnering with exceptional funeral service providers that share its values of being community minded, trusted, and deeply human with a family focus, Opus Tribute Group can position itself by investing in community.
A message from Scott Davidson, (previous owner of Hendren Funeral Homes)
After 37 years in funeral service, including the past 22 years as owner of Hendren Funeral Homes in Lakefield, Norwood, and Bobcaygeon, it is with a full and grateful heart that I share I am transitioning into retirement.
Serving the families of these communities has been a profound honour. To be entrusted with caring for families during some of the most tender and significant moments of their lives is a responsibility I have always carried with the utmost respect. Every family I have met and every life I have helped honour has left a lasting impression on me. It has been a true privilege to walk alongside so many of you through your journeys of grief.
This vocation has shaped not only my professional life, but our family’s life as well.
My wife, Rebekah, and our three children have shared in this calling in ways that are difficult to fully express. Our children grew up within the walls of our funeral homes, understanding from a young age the nature of this work and the sacrifices it requires.
My family’s unwavering support, patience, and generosity have allowed me to serve these communities as fully as I have. As I now step away from full-time service, I do so with a deep desire to devote more time, attention, and care to my family—something they have graciously enabled me to give to others for many years.
It is with both humility and confidence that I share Hendren Funeral Homes will continue under the care of Opus Tribute Group. I have every certainty they will uphold and carry forward the legacy of personal, compassionate service that has been the foundation of our work in these communities. You may know them for the professional and compassionate service they provide through their funeral homes, cemeteries and crematorium that they have owned and operated in this region for the past 175 years.
To have Hendren’s part of the same group that includes Little Lake Cemetery, Highland Park Funeral Home and Highland Park Cemetery, gives me the utmost confidence that the families of Lakefield, Norwood and Bobcaygeon will be in good hands. Over the years, I have also had the privilege of working alongside many wonderful people within our funeral homes, and I am delighted that our dedicated team will remain in place to continue their exceptional work.
While this marks the close of one chapter, the relationships and connections formed throughout these many years will always remain deeply meaningful to me. The trust families have placed in me throughout my career is something I will carry with profound gratitude. It is my hope that, when appropriate and requested, I may still have the opportunity to assist families in a limited capacity from time to time.
To the many families who have placed their trust in me, and to the communities that have supported both our work and our family over the years, I offer my most sincere and heartfelt thanks. It has been an honour beyond measure to serve you.Sincerely,
Scott B. Davidson
The transition is expected to be seamless for families and the communities served by Hendren Funeral Homes. Existing services, locations, and commitments will continue uninterrupted, and the organization remains dedicated to providing the highest standard of care to every family it serves.
About Opus Tribute Group
Opus Tribute Group is a community governed, not-for-profit organization that has been in existence for over 175 years and started out as Little Lake Cemetery Company in Peterborough. Opus Tribute Group currently operates Little Lake Cemetery, Highland Park Funeral Centre and Cemetery both in Peterborough, Lakeland Funeral & Cremation Centre in Lindsay and Mill Valley Funeral & Cremation Centre in Millbrook.
About Hendren Funeral Homes
Hendren Funeral Homes serves families in the communities of Lakefield, Bobcaygeon and Norwood. Known for its personalized care, professional staff, and strong community roots, Hendren Funeral Homes has earned the trust of families for generations through the previous ownership and guidance of Don Hendren, Larry Soder, and Scott Davidson. Opus Tribute is honoured to carry on this legacy.
