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home, place of worship or other meaningful location.
Is embalming required?
In Alberta, embalming is only required by law if we are transporting the deceased by common carrier, i.e. commercial airplane/ transport truck/railway. For sanitation reasons, if you are planning to have a public viewing of your loved one, embalming is highly recommended.
Can we place personal mementos in the casket prior to cremation?
Personal items may be placed in the casket; however, some items may need to be removed prior to the cremation process. All items left in the casket will be destroyed during the cremation. Your funeral director can advise you on what items may stay and what items must be removed from the casket.
What is an urn?
An urn is a container designed to hold the cremated remains permanently. It may be constructed from a variety of materials. Depending on the material, urns may be personalized by engraving. They also come in a variety of sizes that allow more than one member of the family to have a portion of the cremated remains or more than one person (maximum two) in the same urn of the appropriate size. These urns are commonly called “Unity” or “Companion” urns. In this case ground interment of the urn is not recommended after the first person is cremated. However, ground interment can take place after the second person’s cremated remains have been added to the “Unity” or “Companion urn”. These urns are also compatible with ground interment and most Columbariums. After the first companion is placed in the urn, the funeral home can store the urn (with some limitations) until the second companion has been placed in the urn. Other options may be available. Talk to a director at the Pattison Funeral Home for all your options.
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