How to plan a funeral according to your cultural and family traditions

Funeral practices vary widely around the world, shaped by unique cultural, religious and family traditions. These rituals play an essential role in the grieving process, bringing structure and meaning to an often-difficult event.

Charitable giving and bequests: donating in memory of a loved one

The loss of a loved one is an extremely difficult ordeal. Nevertheless, there are ways to give some meaning to this painful loss and to honor the memory of the departed. Charitable giving and bequests are two such ways.

Interview: the role of a family care advisor at Aeterna Funeral Complex

The funeral industry offers essential services to the community. Nevertheless, it's a world that, even today, remains largely unknown to the general public. Jacob Lamoureux and Jérôme Beaulieu, family care advisors and thanatologists, tell us more about their role and responsibilities within the Aeterna team.

El Día de los Muertos: all you need to know about the holiday that pays tribute to the dead

El Día de los Muertos, also known as “Day of the Dead”, is a vibrant and colorful celebration that holds a central place in Mexican culture. Each year, families gather to honor their ancestors through rituals imbued with joy and respect, transforming mourning into an act of celebration.

Estate Planning and Blended Families: How to Ensure a Fair Distribution of Assets

Blended family are an increasingly common reality, in Quebec as elsewhere. However, the estate in such a situation can prove to be complex and a source of potential conflict. Well thought-out, well-structured estate planning is of the utmost importance in ensuring a fair distribution of assets and maintaining harmony within the family.

Funeral Planning for Veterans: Honouring their Service with Dignity and Respect

Planning a funeral for a loved one is often an emotional process, but it can also be a heavy responsibility. When it comes to paying tribute to a veteran, this responsibility takes on an added dimension: that of celebrating a life involving service and sacrifice.

Respecting Religious Beliefs in Funeral Services

When someone dies, the services offered by the Aeterna Funeral Complex are not limited to the logistics of the ceremony and the disposal of the body. In fact, our advisors offer real emotional support to the grieving family.

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• Rituals
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Bequests and Funeral Pre-arrangements: In the Interest of Your Heirs

When planning your funeral pre-arrangements and drafting your will, there are a number of options available to you to ensure that your heirs benefit as much as possible from what you have to offer them.

• Prearrangements

How Technology Can Help in Times of Grief

Technological advances offer new ways of honouring the memory of deceased loved ones and supporting those in mourning. At the Aeterna funeral complex, we understand the importance of these resources in helping families through such difficult times.

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Death Outside the Country: Returning Home to Rest

Losing a loved one is a tough ordeal in itself. When death occurs outside your home country, another form of complexity is added, both legal and emotional. Whether you're anticipating having to deal with this kind of situation or want to spare yourself the worry when you travel in the future, it's always wise to find out about the procedures surrounding a death outside your home country.