About Us
The caring and experienced professionals at Martin Brothers Funeral Services are here to support you through this difficult time. We offer a range of personalized services to suit your family’s wishes and requirements. You can count on us to help you plan a personal, lasting tribute to your loved one. And we’ll carefully guide you through the many decisions that must be made during this challenging time.
About Martin Brothers Funeral Services
Benjamin Bennifer Martin, the founder, came to Lethbridge with his family in 1904. In 1907 he began working with T.S. Fetterly in the funeral business. Benjamin attended the Cincinnati College of Embalmers, where he studied and obtained his license. When WWI broke out, he returned to England to serve in the forces, returning to Lethbridge in 1919, where he worked once again with T.S. Fetterly. Ben’s younger brother Harry Martin came to Lethbridge in 1922 to join Ben in the funeral profession. They purchased T.S. Fetterly firm, which then became Martin Brothers Funeral Services, located on the corner of 4th Ave. and 6th Street South, later moving to 812-3rd Ave. South.
In 1961 Ben’s sons Derek.H.B. Martin and Dale Arthur Martin, purchased the funeral home from their father and uncle. In 1968 they began expanding and built the Memorial Chapel on the corner of 7th Ave. and 13 Street North. Derek owned the Pattison Funeral home in Medicine Hat until his passing. Martin Brothers Funeral Services is currently located on the corner of 6th Ave and 4 Street. South. Dale Sr. served as Honorary President of Martin Brothers Funeral Services until his passing in July of 2015. Dale Jr., son of Dale Martin Sr. resides as President and Owner of Martin Brothers Funeral Services. More recently Will Martin and Jack Martin have continued the tradition of excellence with Martin Brothers Funeral Services, both obtaining their Funeral Director/Embalmer licensing. Over 100 years and four generations have established Martin Brothers Funeral Services’ legacy in Southern Alberta.
