Just Buried

Grocery delivery boy Oliver Whynacht and his brother Jackie embark on a brief journey back to Nova Scotia for their estranged father's funeral. Anticipating a quick trip, they prepare to settle their father's affairs without any complications.

At the reading of his father's will, Oliver receives shocking news: he inherits the entirety of his father's estate, which includes a struggling funeral home. This unexpected turn leaves both the family and the widow in disbelief, setting the stage for a tumultuous series of events.

As Oliver settles into his new life as the owner of the funeral home, he learns from Henry, the handyman, about the dire financial situation. The business is on the brink of bankruptcy due to tough competition from a rival funeral establishment run by Wayne Snarr, who has been drawing away clients.

Feeling overwhelmed, Oliver seeks solace from Roberta Knickel, the embalmer. Their night takes a reckless turn when they indulge in a joyride, as Roberta convinces Oliver that driving under the influence is acceptable in their small town.

Tragedy strikes when Oliver, still intoxicated, causes a horrific collision with a Swiss hiker, resulting in the hiker's death. This event marks a pivotal moment in Oliver's life, plunging him into a spiraling crisis as he grapples with guilt and responsibility.

In a shocking display of loyalty, Roberta helps Oliver hide the accident by manipulating the scene to resemble a genuine incident. This astonishing act leads to Oliver's first client at the funeral home, marking the start of a morally ambiguous partnership.

As the new funeral director, Oliver finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and competition. Roberta encourages him to deal with their rival funeral home owner through suspicious 'accidents,' raising numerous questions in the townspeople's minds.

Despite the dark circumstances surrounding him, Oliver starts falling for Roberta. Their relationship, however, becomes more complicated as Oliver faces subtle manipulations from his stepmother, Luanne, adding pressure to his already tumultuous life.

Roberta surprises Oliver with news of her pregnancy, prompting them to begin planning a wedding. Their momentary happiness is overshadowed by the growing tension and the dark secrets that lie within their relationship.

As their wedding plans progress, Oliver learns of a shocking truth: Roberta was involved in orchestrating his father's death, dragging him back to Nova Scotia under false pretenses tied to the inheritance. This revelation turns their relationship on its head.

With the unfolding murder mystery and Roberta's manipulations, Oliver is faced with the darker aspects of his inheritance. The death of his father and Roberta's deceitful intentions weigh heavily on him as he navigates his new reality.

As Roberta’s true nature surfaces, she transforms into a mastermind orchestrating tragic events to eliminate their competition. The pressure mounts on Oliver as he realizes the depths of her ambitions and her willingness to go to great lengths to safeguard her desires.

In a shocking climax, Roberta coldly decides to remove Oliver, viewing him as a threat to her plans. This violent turn seals her control over the funeral home, revealing the depths of her treachery and ambition.

The film concludes with Roberta standing victorious over her enemies, having secured her family's legacy in the funeral home. With Oliver out of the picture, she prepares to restore what she believes is rightfully hers, fully embracing her dark transformation.