The Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services Ltd. is Barrie’s newest full service funeral home. The business is independently owned and operated by Doug and Lorie Adams.
Doug’s decision to open his own funeral home is based on three beliefs: people deserve the funeral choices that respect their values and honor a life lived; people require
compassionate, caring professional service; and finally, each funeral should reflect the ideals and personality of the deceased.
It is our goal to exceed the services offered by other funeral service providers in the area. Every life lived has an impact on others.
That impact should be honored in a meaningful way. We respect each and every family’s request, regardless of the situation.
Doug Adams, Licenced Funeral Director and Owner
Doug Adams is the fifth generation of his family to live in the Barrie area. The Adams’ have been ambitious farmers, businessmen and very involved citizens in their community which includes the villages of Minesing. Elmvale and the Township of Springwater. This involvement includes community organizations, sports and municipal affairs. In the past, Doug was a member of the Springwater Township Recreation Advisory Committee, Minesing United Church council, and Treasurer of Minesing United Church. Doug was also a member of Minesing Community Association.
Doug is married to Lorie, a professional nurse. They have 3 children, and make their home in the Minesing area. Along with the responsibilities of operating the funeral home, Doug values his time with his family and feels the need to be involved with community organizations.
Doug attended elementary school at Minesing Central, and secondary school at Barrie North Collegiate. Doug received his Ontario Funeral Director’s License in 1985 after attending Humber College’s Funeral Service Education program and completing an apprenticeship at Trull Funeral Home in Toronto.
After working in Toronto and Barrie funeral homes, Doug returned to his father’s transport business, Harold Adams & Son Transport Ltd. While working with his father, Doug was responsible for negotiating rates with customers, human resources, licensing and reporting to regulatory agencies.
With his experience in managing a business operation, Doug knows the importance of customer service. Doug has seen a large deficiency in this aspect, and has committed his attention to the needs of the families. Doug has the personality, qualifications, experience and knowledge to help families with their pre-need or at-need arrangements with the utmost caring and compassion.