Sara As the cost of traditional funerals continues to rise, many families in Toronto are turning to cremation as a more affordable and flexible alternative. Several different cremation options are available to families, and deciding what type of cremation service is required is important. DFS Memorials offers affordable direct cremation services throughout the boroughs of Toronto … Read more
The average traditional cremation funeral in Canada costs between $5,000 and $12,000, and that’s before a cemetery plot & headstone or grave marker are added to the total bill. So, it’s not hard to see why more families in Canada are looking to simple cremation services as a less expensive alternative. The most economical service … Read more
What exactly is Aquamation? Aquamation essentially does exactly what it says on the tin. It is a method of disposition that uses water to dispose of a body in place of fire, as with a flame cremation. This eliminates the use of gas and the omissions cremation produces. For this reason, it is deemed a more … Read more
We get asked this a lot here at Canadian Funerals. A funeral can be a big expense, especially if you are not prepared for it. However, it is important to remember that a dignified funeral does not have to cost you a fortune. How much you pay for funeral services does not reflect how much … Read more
How much is a funeral or cremation in Canada going to cost? We often receive questions about how much a funeral should cost at Canadian Funerals Online. Sometimes, people feel uncomfortable asking a funeral director about cost, believing that asking “how much” does not seem dignified. This demonstrates just how much of a ‘distressed purchase’ … Read more
To apply for a protection plan complete this form Do you travel 75 miles or further away from your home residence on an occasional basis? Most of us travel these days, be it for pleasure, work, sport, or to visit family. In fact, every year 80% of adults take a trip that takes them over … Read more
Cremation services accounted for 73.1% of dispositions in Canada in 2019. The percent of Canadians choosing cremation is still growing. Families still have questions about cremation. Questions about cremation prices, legal aspects about cremation authorization, and what happens through the whole funeral home cremation process. What cremation service options are offered? There are basically 3 … Read more
The business of caskets in Canada may be a ‘dying’ or declining business in the funeral sector. The Canadian cremation rate is now just over 73%, and although some families still opt to have a traditional funeral service prior to cremation, others are opting for a simple direct cremation with no service. How much does … Read more
Funeral Service Association of Canada6-14845 Yonge Street, Suite 192Aurora, ONL4G 6H8Tel: 1-866-841-7779Fax: (905) 841-0997 Corporation des Thanatologues du Quebec3340, rue de la Perade, Bureau 200Sainte-Foy, QuebecG1X 2L7Tel: (418) 653-9102Fax: (418) 653-3580 British Columbia Funeral Service Association1551 Pandora AvenueVictoria, British ColumbiaV8R 6P9Tel: (604) 592-3213Fax: (604) 592-4362Toll Free: 1-800-665-3899 New Brunswick Funeral Directors & Embalmers Association515 Everard … Read more
First call: Contacting a funeral home One of the first steps the legal next of kin, or personal representative of the deceased (executor named in the Will) must take is to contact the funeral home. Remember, most funeral homes are available to take your calls 24 hours a day and are there to answer any … Read more
The Canadian Funeral Industry is an industry still in a state of flux following new legislation and combating new trends in consumer choices. As a global industry – the bereavement industry is witnessing a move towards integrated services. And Canada is no different from many other nations where cremation is on the increase. Canadians are … Read more
To some extent, the public does not always understand or appreciate the many tasks associated with arranging for the final disposition of human remains and coordinating a meaningful ceremony for the deceased. A funeral director can complete numerous tasks that can occupy up to 80 hours. The services and human resources of a funeral home … Read more
Why have a funeral? What’s the point. It is ultimately more difficult to avoid the topic as difficult as it can be to discuss death, grief, and funerals. For thousands of years, funerals have been a means of expressing our beliefs, thoughts, and feelings about the death of someone we love. What is the purpose … Read more
Can you do your own post-death care and funeral arrangements? In the simplest words, ‘yes’. Before the 20th century, it was common for people or communities to take care of their own dead — both before and after death. Most people died at home, supported by friends, faith communities, or the local midwife (who often … Read more
This guide aims to provide information for those who have an interest in the options for a green funeral or natural burial in Canada. We have outlined resources and organizations that are dedicated to helping Canadians learn more about green death practices. What is a green or natural burial? A green funeral is a funeral … Read more
Sending flowers to a funeral, or sending sympathy flowers to the bereaved, is a perfect way to convey compassion and condolences. Beautiful blooms, elegant bouquets, and decorative wreaths at a funeral do so much to bring comfort at a time of loss. What is the difference between Funeral Flowers and Sympathy Flowers? Sympathy Flowers Sympathy … Read more