As you reach retirement, there are a lot of decisions to be made. Where will you live? How will you budget your savings? And so on. One decision you might be avoiding is what happens to you when you die. It's an unpleasant thought, of course, but it's a very…
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…
There's been a lot of royal news coming out of the UK recently - specifically relating to the upcoming 20th anniversary of Princess Diana's death, and how her now adult sons are keeping her memory alive. One article I read featured comments from Diana's brother, Earl Spencer, where he was…
Every funeral is different. Each one reflects the individual who has passed away, their beliefs, the beliefs of their family, their culture, and their personal tastes. For those who have not attended many funerals, or have never been to one at all, some common rituals and practices might strike you…
Have you ever read an obituary that says "In lieu of flowers..."? Do you ever wonder what this means? Essentially, it is the family's way of politely saying that instead of sending flowers they would rather you express your sympathy in another way - such as a charitable donation in…
When someone special to us dies it's common practice in the West to plan a funeral or memorial service. While different cultures and religions have their own customs, there is some flexibility when it comes to personalization. Funerals and memorials can provide a lot of comfort to the living, especially…
