Understanding Cremation
 Contrary
to what most people believe, cremation does not limit
one's choices. The choice of cremation does not eliminate
a funeral service. A funeral service followed by cremation
need be no different than a funeral service followed
by ground burial. Following the funeral service and
cremation, the cremated remains are usually placed in
an urn before being committed to a final resting place.
The cremation urn may be interred in an existing family
burial plot, interred in a special cremation section
at a cemetery or placed in an indoor or outdoor cemetery
columbarium.
Scattering cremated remains may be done at a designated
place on land or water in accordance with provincial
and local laws. Scattering cremated remains on someone's
private property requires their permission. It is not
recommended to scatter on your personal property (should
your home be sold) or on public property where others
may come into contact with the cremated remains. For
many people, it is important to have a permanent place
to go to visit. This allows family and friends the ability
to remember and celebrate a life that has been lived
and touched others.
Can there be funeral services or ceremonies
if cremation is chosen?
Cremation does not limit, but in fact increases the
options available. The options for ceremonies prior
to or following the cremation can include the selection
of a casket or an urn, visitation with the body present
(or memorial visitation where the urn is the focal point),
a display of photographs or personal effects and awards,
the location of the funeral ceremony and selection of
music.
Personalized / Unique
All of our services can be customized to meet a family's
needs or wishes. Increasingly, we find individuals want
to create a memorial that reflects a more personalized
and meaningful tribute. Our staff is always available
to help you plan and design a memorial that fully reflects
your wishes.
A memorial celebrates a life lived, and can take many
forms. Whatever your wishes, our staff will be pleased
to give you full details about our products and services,
and help you make your decision. They will also make
sure that any memorial you choose meets all your specifications.
Every funeral service should be a memorable, warm reflection
of the person who has died. Many families believe costs
may restrict them from planning a fitting tribute.
Photographs, a special song, even a favorite tie or
golf clubs, can be incorporated into the funeral service
to make it more meaningful. You tell us what it is that
made your loved one so special and we'll give you ideas
for personalizing the service.
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