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.

With an approach based on listening, openness and compassion, the Aeterna Complex's advisors turn their expertise to good account to help families organize a farewell ceremony that reflects the memory of their loved one. This expertise includes respect for religious beliefs, from planning to commemoration.

 

The importance of respecting religious beliefs

At the Aeterna Funeral Complex, we understand the importance of respecting the religious and spiritual beliefs of every family who comes to us. That's why we are committed to adapting our services to meet their specific needs.  

Respecting religious beliefs in funeral services is not just a matter of professional ethics. It's an important part of our work and one that greatly benefits, in many ways, the families we serve.

By adapting our funeral services to our clients' religious and spiritual beliefs, we can:

 

Offer spiritual reassurance

For many people and communities, religion plays a very important role in the rituals surrounding death. With this in mind, religious ceremonies can bring comfort and even some meaning following the loss of a loved one.

 

Pay appropriate tribute

Funeral rites are first and foremost about paying genuine tribute to the person who has left us. Our personalized funeral services ensure that our memorial ceremonies reflect the beliefs and convictions of the loved one being honoured here.

 

Bringing communities together

The cultural or religious community often plays an important role in the grieving process, providing an indispensable support network for the families. By adapting our funeral services to various cultural communities, we are able to offer a place where everyone can get together to honour the memory of their loved one, in their own way.

 

Honouring traditions

Every religion has its own funeral customs. While traditionally, these rituals are often held in places of worship, we have adapted our funeral complex in order to offer an appropriate space for the funeral rites of various religious and cultural communities.   

 

Support adapted to your beliefs

The Aeterna Funeral Complex team is renowned for its warm, professional service and, above all, for its kindness towards the families it serves.

 

Our advisors are committed to being with you every step of the way to help you through this difficult time, with serenity. At Aeterna, we make a point of understanding and respecting religious beliefs so that everyone can say farewell to their loved one with dignity and respect.

Here are a few examples of religious funeral rites that can be held at the Aeterna Funeral Complex...

 

Catholic funeral rituals

At Aeterna, our funeral parlours can be adapted to accommodate funeral wakes, where prayers and rosaries can be recited. Masses can also be celebrated in our specially adapted parlours, in collaboration with a priest, to provide a sacred and respectful setting for Catholic families.

 

Christian Orthodox funeral rituals

Orthodox funerals follow specific traditions, including the Trisagion prayers, Gospel readings and funeral hymns. Our funeral parlours are equipped to accommodate these ceremonies, allowing Orthodox families to perform wake rituals and prayers in the presence of an Orthodox priest.

 

Muslim funeral rituals

Muslim funeral rites often include prayers and recitations from the Koran. Our funeral parlours are prepared to accommodate these rituals, in coordination with imams, to ensure that the rites are properly observed.

 

Jewish funeral rituals

Jewish funerals require specific preparations and often a special setting for prayers and tributes. Our funeral parlours are equipped to accommodate Jewish ceremonies, in collaboration with rabbis, and can be adapted to meet the requirements of the Jewish community, such as the recitation of Kaddish.

 

Buddhist funeral rituals

Our parlours can be converted to create a peaceful environment conducive to meditation and Buddhist chanting. We will work with you to ensure that rituals are respected and that the space is suitable for the ceremonies.

 

Multilingual funeral services and personalized support

In addition to adapting their services to the religious and spiritual beliefs of the families we look after, our advisors offer services in 13 different languages: French, English, Arabic, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Armenian, Mandarin, Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, Laotian, Lebanese and Creole.

This linguistic diversity enables us to communicate effectively and understand the specific needs of each family, thereby ensuring that the funeral services are organized with full respect for everyone's traditions and wishes.

 

A funeral complex that respects your faith

At our Aeterna Funeral Complex, we believe that everyone deserves a funeral that honours their life and respects their beliefs. By adapting our services to the spiritual needs of grieving families, we offer full support that goes beyond mere formalities.

Do you have any questions or would you like assistance in arranging a funeral that respects your religious traditions? Our diversified, professional team can support you every step of the way.

 

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