I wanted to take an opportunity to share this thought! Some people think that we only assist with basic cremations, and that is not the case. In fact, one of my greatest passions as a funeral director is to actually direct funerals! Whether that funeral is at a [...]
Did you know that Funeral Directors in Ontario must be licensed through the Bereavement Authority of Ontario? To become Funeral Directors, Krystal and Hannah completed an intense program through Humber College, which included courses on all aspects of funeral care. The variety of classes they took included jurisprudence, [...]
As you know, cemeteries are open for people to walk through and for family members to visit the graves of their relatives and friends. When you are walking or driving to through a cemetery, and you see a graveside funeral ceremony taking place; if you are able, try [...]
Have you ever considered scattering cremated remains as a final disposition for your loved one's ashes? Yesterday we had a beautiful graveside memorial at Fairview Cemetery. Did you know that some cemeteries have sections designated for scattering cremated remains, naturally allowing them to rest directly in, or on [...]
Support for Families Something we say often to the families we serve – we are always here to help and support you. And now, as always, we will continue to be here for you. We have a number of options that are appropriate during this time, including simple [...]
10 People or Less for Funerals During COVID-19 Last night the Province lowered the maximum number of individuals permitted at public events and social gatherings. Specifically, they have reduced the number of people attending funeral gatherings to 10. This is includes attending services at a cemetery (regardless of [...]
Online Obituaries Available in Niagara Did you know that in Niagara we have a Funeral Service Association? Krystal is finishing up her last year as the current President of the Niagara District Funeral Service Association. Recently the association created a website for people in Niagara to find current [...]
Pre-Planning Funeral Arrangements We are always pleased to assist families with completing their funeral pre-arrangements. Whether you have just started your pre-planning discussion, or it's something you have had many discussions on, it never hurts to have your plans recorded down on paper. You can pre-plan your final [...]
We Are Here to Help When we lose a loved one, paperwork can be one of the most time consuming and hard processes to go through. We are more than happy to assist our families with card cancellations or government paperwork and take off some of that load. [...]
Attending & Witnessing Cremation Did you know that with cremations, you can attend and witness the cremation take place? Witnessing is not only an option for all families but may also be a cultural practice to some! If you have any questions about the process of cremation or [...]