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.…
When it comes to scattering ashes, many people have ideas of where they would like their final resting place to be.You would have likely heard that you cannot just scatter ashes wherever you want, but is that true? Let's look at the practice of scattering ashes in Ontario and what's…
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…
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…
Here at Chapel Ridge Funeral Home and Cremation Centre we are all about giving our clients options. We let individuals and families decide how they would like to be buried, and what type of funeral or memorial service they would like. We have worked with people from all cultures and…
