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WHERE TO START

Where to Start
When you first begin the process of design- you to consider your options, to ultimately
ing a ceremony, the decisions you’ll face make the decision that is right for your loved
might seem overwhelming at first. We’re one and for your family. Once you’ve chosen
here to help you understand the options and between burial and cremation, there are a few
make your choices one by one, making the additional decisions you’ll face:
remembrance one of love, healing and life
celebration. The process can be broken down For a burial, you’ll need to select a casket and
in to two stages: decisions regarding the a cemetery, then to choose between a ground
service and how you’d like to honour your burial and entombment in a mausoleum.
loved ones life, and decisions regarding how
you’d like to care for your loved ones physi- For cremation, you’ll need to select an urn
cal remains. and choose whether to bury, entomb or scatter
the cremated remains, as well as a location
Designing a Ceremony where you’d like to do so. No matter which
path you decide to take, we’ll be there to
Whether its formal or informal, traditional or support you and assist you in exploring your
offbeat, a funeral provides an opportunity for options and making an informed decision that
family and friends to gather and support one feels right for you and your loved one.
another in taking the first steps of their heal-
ing journey. A service can take place in any Healing Power of Ceremony
setting - at your home, outdoors, or at our
facilities, for examples - and can incorporate Coping with loss is never easy and services
music, poetry or art in the celebration of a are an essential part of the recovery process.
life well-lived. There are endless possibilites A service provides those who are grieving
for what the service can be, and we’re hon- with a supportive environment in which
oured to go above and beyond in our duty to they can begin to find closure, say goodbye
meet your personalised and specific requests. and come to terms with the loss. Gathering
with friends and family gives everyone the
Our staff are experienced in event planning, opportunity to connect, share memories, offer
understand and graciously accommodating words of sympathy and create a lasting net-
the needs of all beliefs, faiths, lifestyles and work of comfort and support as they start the
relationships. journey toward healing and peace. No matter
the setting, style or direction you choose, our
Caring for Physical Remains event planners are honoured to assist you
in creating a service that reflects your loved
Once you’ve chosen how you’d like to cel- ones unique life journey.
ebrate your loved ones life journey, the next
decision you’ll face is about how you’d like Sometimes the thought of planning a funeral
to care for their physical remains. This can seems too difficult for those who’ve suffered
be a difficult or emotional choice for you and a loss. We’re here to lighten your burden and
your family, so we’ll be sure to provide you remind you of the true value a ceremony can
with the information you need as we help hold for you and your family.

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