It is not mandatory that a funeral director is present for an interment. However, we would encourage our help and guidance. When we assist families with an interment, we can ensure that the cemetery has the proper paperwork, organize the cars and family members so they know where to [...]
If someone dies without a last will and testament, funeral establishments must follow a specific order in regard to the next of kin who would be in charge of completing funeral arrangements. This order is as follows: 1) Spouse, including common law spouse 2) Adult children 3) Parents 4) Adult [...]
When the snow is falling, choosing a green burial may not be top of mind. You may be interested to know that it is still possible to have a natural burial in the winter (depending on where you live). Here in the Niagara Region, the ground does not freeze [...]
Although urn vaults are not mandatory, some families choose to use one when interring an urn at a cemetery. Urn vaults are available in materials such as marble or fiberglass, and come in different sizes to fit any urn. They give space to place mementos and keepsakes such as: [...]
We would always encourage people to bring a friend or another family member to make funeral arrangements. This way, the information being shared is being heard by more than one person, the individual will feel supported when making their decisions, and they might even think of additional questions to ask. The additional [...]
The short answer to this is, yes! However, there are a number of aspects to consider prior to transferring arrangements from another establishment. It is important to identify how your pre-arrangement funds were invested to ensure there is not a great financial loss if you were to cancel or [...]
Many people are choosing to pre-arrange to make things easier on their family for when they pass away. While there are a number of benefits to pre-paying, you don’t have to pre-pay to pre-arrange. Pre-arranging involves our funeral professionals collecting information and recording your wishes. Ultimately, this reduces the [...]
It is very important to keep in mind that the size of the urn(s) that will be able to fit within that niche. Please ask the cemetery for exact dimensions of the niche that you are purchasing, so you know exactly how much space you have for the urns [...]
Canada Post is the only mail service that will allow for mailing of cremated remains. Delivery within North America is permissible with supporting documentation. Some European countries prohibit the transportation of cremated remains via mail services. The most secure method of transportation for cremated remains is to have a [...]
The safe answer to this is yes. Depending on where and what method you are travelling, certain documents and urn materials may be mandatory. If you are flying into another country, additional paperwork may be required by the country's consulate. Our funeral directors can assist you with ensuring you have [...]