Funeral Services

Every funeral should be as unique as each life lived. Choosing to hold a funeral service may help surviving family and friends grieve their loss as well as acknowledge the death and the life lived of a loved one. Today, funerals can take on many shapes or forms, from a traditional funeral, a memorial service, a graveside service, to a celebration of life. You will find below different options available when planning your loved one's funeral.

If you are in need of making funeral arrangements for a loved one, or if you are interested in pre-arranging your funeral, we invite you to contact us.

A Traditional Funeral Service commonly includes:

Visitation

Often called viewing or a wake, family and friends come to pay their respects to the deceased and spend time with the grieving family. A visitation can occur at any time before the funeral service.

Funeral Service

This event commonly takes place in the funeral home chapel or at a place of worship. It can include the reading religious or literary passages, prayers, a eulogy, the singing of hymns and music.

Committal Service

If the family plans to bury their loved one, this stage involves a funeral procession to the cemetery. The graveside committal service can consist of the reading religious or literary passages, prayers, the singing of hymns and music.

Funeral Reception

This post-service gathering is considered a time to share memories, laughter, and support where food and beverage are served. Ask about our Reception Centre situated just across the street from the funeral home.
 
For more information on traditional funeral services, we invite you to contact us.

A memorial service is a gathering where the casket is not present. The cremated remains (which can be placed in a cremation urn) and/or a photo may be present. A memorial service may be held at a later date following the death.

Memorial services can be held in the funeral home chapel, a place of worship, a community hall or somewhere of importance to the deceased and family. There may be music, religious and/or literary readings, prayers and a eulogy. Memorial services may be preceded by visitation with the urn present or not, and followed by a funeral procession and a committal service held at the graveside or the columbarium.

A graveside service consists of a gathering at the cemetery, whether it be at the graveside, columbarium (for cremated remains), or mausoleum (for a casket). It may include the reading of literary or religious passages and poems, a eulogy, prayers, and a musical aspect. A graveside service may be held with a casket or with cremated remains and may be held without having a funeral or memorial service and without any visitation prior to the service.

A celebration of life can incorporate the unique lifestyle and personality characteristics of the deceased. Following are a few ideas that can shape a representative celebration of life. We are always available to assist your family in planning a meaningful tribute to your loved one.

• Host a celebration of life in our Reception Centre with food being served, the deceased's favourite music being played, and a slideshow on display. A reception is a great way for family and friends to gather and share memories about their loved one.

• Host the celebration of life at a venue that is representative of your loved one (golf course, cottage, garden).
  

We are ready to listen. When you contact us for assistance in making the necessary arrangements for a funeral service, you will discover the value of having our experienced and knowledgeable staff committed to serving your family as you would wish to be served.