When someone passes away in a care facility, most of the time they have an identification band on them. Once they are brought into our care at Essentials, we place a "personal tracking form" directly with them. Family members are given the opportunity to see their loved one prior [...]
Once the paperwork has been completed and the deceased is transferred into the care of the crematorium, it can take between 3-4 days until the cremated remains are returned back to Essentials. Once the ashes are back in our care, we will call the family to let them know [...]
Embalming is not a mandatory procedure. Embalming is offered to all families and may be beneficial when families are looking to have a viewing, especially if that viewing is delayed a number of days after the deceased's passing. A family can still see their loved one without embalming taking [...]
Our Canadian government offers a death benefit of $2500. To be eligible to receive this benefit, the deceased would have had to make contributions to their CPP through their employment payroll deductions. The $2500 is a one time taxable lump sum payment made via cheque. This is mailed to [...]
Essentials is a licensed funeral establishment that is able to offer a variety of services ranging from simple cremation or burial services to more elaborate or unique ceremonies or celebrations of life. A big difference is with our facilities compared to a traditional funeral home. Our space is elegantly [...]
We would suggest giving us a call to help alleviate the stress and worry. We have a number of affordable options that are available to you and your family. We can also provide you with contact information for Niagara Region Community Services and they can help provide financial funding [...]
An urn is not required by law. However, an urn may be desired if there is to be a memorial service or if the remains are to be interred in a cemetery. If an urn is not purchased or provided by the family, the cremated remains will be returned [...]
All of the cremated remains are given back to the family.
Cremated remains resemble coarse sand and are whitish to light grey in color. The remains of an average sized adult usually weighs between 7 and 8 pounds.
It all depends on the weight of the individual. For an average sized adult, cremation can take two to three hours at a normal operating temperature of between 1,000 and 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.