Reflections Celebrates A New Chapter In A Familiar Building

A restored chapel ceiling, renewed windows and archway, a new ramp and landscaping, along with a brighter interior greeted visitors as Reflections Funeral & Cremation Services held an open house on November 4, from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. 

The gathering welcomed community members and fellow funeral professionals to the funeral home at 4824 51 Avenue in Vermilion, following its purchase of Creech’s Lakeland Funeral Home’s Vermilion location earlier this year. 

Owners Candice and Josh Anderson established Reflections in July 2020. The business previously operated on 50 Avenue before acquiring the Lakeland location on March 2, 2026. 

For Candice, the move was a return to a place she knew well. She moved to Vermilion in May 2013 to manage Lakeland Funeral Home, where she worked until June 2020 before founding Reflections the following month. 

Renovations brought together the building’s traditional features and a modern appearance. The chapel ceiling was raised six feet to the original height of the church, allowing the windows and archway to be restored. Chandeliers were added and the flooring was replaced, creating a more open, light space. 

Candice said visitors have often commented on how beautiful, yet comforting, the renovated space feels. 

The open house provided an opportunity to connect with local residents and answer questions about the services Reflections offers. Current and retired funeral professionals also travelled from other communities to visit, sharing their experiences and discussing the building’s history. 

While attendance numbers were not recorded, Candice valued the chance to spend time with community members and colleagues. 

The purchase also carried forward the work of Alva and Harry Creech. In the transition announcement earlier this year, the Andersons thanked the couple for their years of service to families in Vermilion and the surrounding area as they moved toward retirement. 

For Candice, the business’s growth has depended on the people around her. 

“I’m eternally grateful for my team, my family, and my community. The years spent in the funeral profession have been met with tremendous respect, care, and appreciation,” she said. “I attribute my successes to the support I’ve received and the dedication of amazing staff.” 

She also acknowledged her husband’s support in meeting the demands of funeral service. 

“Thank you to my husband as well, without whom I would not be able to provide services at all hours and under unique circumstances.” 

Beyond the renovations and change in ownership, returning to the Lakeland location held personal meaning for Candice. 

“Returning to the Lakeland location has been very full circle for me, and to most it may just be a building, but to me it’s a pillar of history in which Vermilion founded its roots.”