Our History

Over 100 Years of Service

A Legacy Built on Trust

Paul G. Payne Funeral Home has been a cornerstone of the Odessa and Loyalist Township community for over a century. Founded with a commitment to compassionate, dignified service, the funeral home has grown and evolved while maintaining its core values of integrity, respect, and genuine care for every family it serves.

Through generations of ownership and community change, Paul G. Payne Funeral Home has remained a constant, trusted presence — a place families turn to during their most difficult moments, confident they will be treated with the utmost care and professionalism.

Today, under the ownership of Jason and Collette Smith, the funeral home continues this proud tradition. Jason Smith, a licensed funeral director, has built upon the legacy of his predecessors while bringing modern sensibilities and a deeply personal approach to family service.

Serving Our Community

From its location at 178 Main Street in Odessa, Paul G. Payne Funeral Home serves families throughout Loyalist Township, Kingston, Napanee, and the surrounding region. The funeral home's central location — just one minute from Exit 599 off Highway 401 — makes it easily accessible for families from across the area.

Over the decades, the funeral home has adapted to meet the changing needs and preferences of the families it serves, expanding its services to include cremation, pre-planning, grief support resources, and personalized celebration of life ceremonies, while never losing sight of its founding commitment to compassionate, dignified care.