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Can I still have viewing and funeral services with cremation?
Definitely! In fact, we encourage you to do so. Choosing cremation only indicates how you’d like to care for your loved one after the service and doesn’t exclude you from celebrating and honouring their life in any way. Whether you’d like to have visitation beforehand, arrange a funeral service before cremation, or wait and hold the service after the cremation, we’re happy to help you design a meaningful service to accompany the cremation.
How can I be sure that the remains I receive are those of my loved one?
First of all, cremation of multiple people at the same time is illegal in Canada and many other countries, so the cremation chamber is not designed to hold more than one person at a time. In addition, cremation is regulated with strict procedures to follow ensuring services are held to the highest standard possible. All necessary paperwork and fees must be completed with local authorities, then a checklist is completed at the crematory. A metal disk with a unique ID number accompanies your loved one throughout the process until completion of you receiving your loved one’s ashes.
Where can I scatter my loved ones cremated remains? Are there any restrictions?
In general, the government does not regulate the scattering of ashes. Make sure you check with your local regulations beforehand, but most locations are usually okay as long as you are considerate and dispose of the container properly. If you wish to scatter the ashes on private land, it’s good practice to consult the landowner first.
Can we have a viewing if my loved ones have donated organs or had an autopsy? Yes. Autopsies and organ donation do not affect your ability to have an open-casket visitation.
What is a columbarium?
A columbarium is a place for the interment of urns containing cremated remains. They’re often located in mausoleums, chapels or memorial gardens and contain numerous small compartments or niches designed to hold urns.
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