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at the church of regular attendance. Depending on the wishes of the family, a funeral service consists of scripture readings, prayers, a eulogy, sometimes a sermon and music. After the funeral there is a procession to the cemetery for the committal service. Often a reception follows at the church, church hall, a friends house or the family’s home where friends and family can come together to show support.
Committal Service
A more informal way to say goodbye.
A Committal Service is performed at the grave site following a traditional funeral service, but prior to the burial. This is where family and friends can say their goodbyes at the final resting place by placing flowers, meaningful objects, or earth on the casket. If the committal service is the only service then it becomes what we call a graveside service and can include a visitation the night before. The graveside service is a longer version of the Committal Service consisting of scripture readings, a eulogy, poetry and music.
Cremation
A different option.
We offer the option of traditional funeral services followed by a cremation. Having the remains cremated does not restrict you from having a visitation, viewing or funeral service. It is even possible to include a procession to the cemetery for a committal service.
Direct Cremation is when there is no body present at the visitation. The body is placed in a cremation receptacle (container) and transported to a crematorium. The cremated remains are placed in an urn and made ready for visitation at the funeral home.
Immediate Need
WHEN YOU NEED US, WE ARE THERE
No matter where or when it happens, Dingwell Funeral Home is there to help you through the difficult moments. Nothing seems to fully prepare you for the moment when it comes. You have so many things running through your mind. What’s the first step?
We want to make it easy for you by answering your questions and making the process as simple as possible.
With Dingwell Funeral Home, you are never alone.
MEET THE DIRECTOR
Dingwell Funeral Home has been part of the Souris community since 1912. In 2017, ownership of the funeral home shifted from Gary Dingwell to a fellow Islander Nathaniel Lamoureux.
As a Souris native, and proudly bilingual, Nat, his wife Jill, and their two daughters are honoured to carry on the Dingwell’s service to both the French and English communities of Souris as the oldest family-owned operation in Prince Edward Island.
Nathaniel Lamoureux | Director
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