Funerals and Cremations in Canada
Over 43% of deaths in Canada in 2000 were cremated and in Canadas western provinces over half of the funerals involved cremation.
Cremation can take pressure off loved ones and bereaved spouses and more older adults are looking into the benefits of cremation. With the rising costs of dying there are not only financial advantages to cremation but also a wider choice in scheduling memorial events and gathering of the family.
Also with cremation, paperwork is involved along with basic life records. The following papers should be known by close family and kept in an agreed on place in which to ensure a passing is a less stressful time for family.
Mother’s Maiden Name, Life Insurance, Social Security Number, Military Records , Divorce or Marriage Documents.
All the above information will be required for a death certificate and any other paperwork involved in cremation. Cremation normally occurs in the crematorium closest to the place of death and is performed within at least 24 hours or within, the most, 6 days of the time of death.
You only have to make your wish known verbally to your family or through a written note left with official documents if you want to have a funeral with cremation.
A purpose built ceremonial room is used after the cremation to hand over the ashes.
Family plots can also be used and cemeteries normally allow the interment of more than one person in an adult space if cremation has occurred. Specially designed Urn Gardens can be found in most cemeteries.
The ashes can temporarily be kept in the crematorium for a short while whilst the family reflect on the disposition of the ashes.
If the family do not take possession of the ashes, they maybe dispersed in the Remembrance Garden.
Normally, the funeral director performs equal professional functions regarding cremations as in any other service.
If you would like more information on Cremations or Funerals please contact us at hamilton funeral home
