What are cremains? They're the cremated remains of a deceased individual who elected to be cremated. This is a process where the body is burned and reduced to ashes, rather than buried intact. There are many reasons why people choose this method over traditional burial, but that isn't today's topic.…
Up until recently, pet burials had to happen in specific places separate from human burial sites. However, a cemetery in Laval, Quebec, is recognizing your furry friends as a member of the family, allowing them to be buried alongside their human owners. The Laval Cemetery now has a "Masters and…
Burial has been a practice for centuries. It's the final step in a funeral - putting our loved ones in their final resting place. While burials have kept some rituals from the past, there are some oddities. Today is Halloween - a day where we see images of spooky cemeteries,…
Many municipalities, such as Hamilton - the focus of a recent Hamilton Spectator article - are running out of room for people in its cemeteries. Not only this, but the population is looking for more economical burial options, and traditional burial in a cemetery can be pricy. It's not just…
While at present, most funeral homes and cremation centres offer two burial options - cremation and burial. But for residents of Washington State, there will soon be a third option. Governor Jay Inslee just signed a new piece of legislation into law that allows for "aboveground decomposition." Making it the…
Every day we are faced with stories about over-population, climate change, carbon footprints, pollution and the overall impact humans have on earth. It's a lot to think about. To respond, there have been some changes made by the funeral and burial industry regarding how human remains are returned to the…
If you or a loved one has chosen cremation as a burial method, you might be wondering what you do with the cremains. With traditional burials, there aren't many options. But with cremation, there are lots of choices. Burial Burial is still an option with cremation. Quite often, if you…
Last Halloween, we talked about the Mexican tradition, Day of the Dead. This year we will look at the Celtic origin of the holiday and how this pagan tradition honoured the dead. Precursor to Halloween: Samhain & All Saints Day The Pagan festival of Samhain took place between October 31…
Whether you're looking for services for your immediate need or pre-arrangements, there are many common questions about funerals, burials and other important details. Talking about, or even thinking about death can be difficult - especially when it's regarding a loved one or yourself. While it is one of life's most…
While death is very sad, and losing a loved one can be incredibly difficult and heartbreaking, many of us are still fascinated by historical or famous cemeteries. There's just something about seeing the final resting spot of historical figures and celebrities that intrigues us. For some, it's a stop on…
