Funeral Basics

Cremation has become increasingly popular among Canadians as a funeral option. However, with the growing trend toward environmental sustainability, interest in aquamation–or flameless cremation–has been on the rise. Aquamation is a water-based alternative to traditional cremation. Learn more about aquamation and its availability in Canada below.   What is aquamation? Aquamation is a water-based form of …

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Funerals can be expensive, costing anywhere from $1000 to over $10,000. And these prices can go higher when a funeral home handles memorial services too. Fortunately, there are ways to keep within a budget and still have the funeral you want for your loved one. Below are 10 tips to help get the best deal …

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Cost of cremation and burial and related funeral fees When planning a funeral, it can be a stressful and emotional process. One of the stress-creating factors can be the cost of final arrangements. Funerals can cost as little as $1,500 to over $20,000, but the price varies dramatically based on selected services. Understanding funeral expenses …

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There are many unique ways to memorialize a loved one that has died. If they loved spending time outdoors or had a commitment to protecting the environment, then committing their ashes to the earth and growing a tree from them is a lovely way to honour them. In this post, we’ll explain how you can …

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Planning a funeral is an important life event. For many, it is the final time that family and friends will honor a person they love and give their proper goodbyes, so planning a funeral and choosing a funeral home with services that will meet all requested needs and accommodate personal wishes is an important and …

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Learn about the history of funeral homes and how they have evolved over the years.