How can I be sure I receive the correct remains?
All reputable cremation providers have developed rigorous sets of operating policies and procedures in order to maximize the level of service and minimize the potential for human error.
What can be done with the cremated remains?
While laws vary by provinces, for the most part cremated remains can be buried in a cemetery lot or a cremation garden, placed in a columbarium, kept at home or scattered.
Can an urn be brought into church?
Nearly all Churches allow for the urn to be present during the memorial service. Catholic Churches also allow the remains to be present during a Funeral Mass.
Can the family witness the cremation?
Yes they can; some crematoriums will allow family members to be present when the body is placed in the cremation chamber. Some religious groups even include this as part of their funeral custom.
Can the body be viewed without embalming?
Yes, family members may briefly view the deceased prior to cremation (this can also be known as an "identification").
Is embalming required prior to cremation?
No. Embalming is not mandatory by law.
Is a casket needed for cremation?
A cremation casket which most people know as a "cremation container" is required.
What is cremation?
Cremation is the process of reducing the human body to bone fragments using high heat and flame. It is a regulated method for disposition of a deceased body.
Must I purchase a burial vault?
In Ontario, this is generally not mandatory. Most active cemeteries have by-laws and regulations that suggest the use of a basic grave liner for maintenance and safety purposes. Either a grave liner or a burial vault will satisfy these requirements.
What are burial vaults and grave liners?
These are the outside containers into which the casket is placed. Burial vaults are designed to protect the casket and may be made of a variety or combination of materials including concrete, stainless steel, galvanized steel, copper, bronze, plastic or fiberglass. A grave liner is a lightweight version of [...]