"No funeral!?" That's the reaction many people have when a loved one tells them their wishes, or when they're told there will be no service for dearly departed friend or family member. It can be hard to believe that someone wouldn't want this time-honoured tradition. While we at Chapel Ridge…
When planning a service or memorial, there are many choices to make, such as funeral music, flowers and readings. Choosing music can tricky. You want to make sure it's appropriate, while staying true to the deceased. This post isn't going to be about hymns or instrumentals - that could be…
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…
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…