When we think of funerals, we first think of wills. Did you know that a pre-arranged funeral is as important as a will? In fact, the official document outlining funeral pre-arrangements may be written even before a will is drawn up. Learn more about what this document should contain and why you will be prompted to write it.
August 21, 2019
Serving the Greater Montreal area, the Aeterna Funeral Complex is fortunate to benefit from the vitality and vision of its Executive Director, Lucie Marsolais.
June 14, 2019
Nearly three-quarters of Quebecers choose cremation. But when the deceased hasn’t left specific instructions, you will inevitably have to decide what to do with their ashes after cremation. Should you keep them or disperse them?
April 4, 2017
Even though death is part of life, it doesn’t mean that grieving is easy. Grieving families can benefit from psychological support to help them find the strength they’ll need to get through their difficult suffering.
April 4, 2017
Last year, in an effort to better support ash scattering, the Quebec government modified Law 66, which had been unchanged since 1974. This law pertained to funeral services and in particular, dispersing ashes. Quebec intends to follow improvements in the world of funeral services to better protect the public in this delicate field.
February 10, 2017
Losing a spouse causes great personal suffering, but it can also be accompanied with financial pressures that arise due to the loss of the deceased person’s income. The Widows Pension is intended to ensure a minimum income to the spouse of a deceased person who has made sufficient contributions.
February 10, 2017
A gravestone is the ultimate memorial to a deceased loved one and therefore must be selected with great care. It is a testimony of affection for that person, and it can come in any shape and be made from a wide variety of materials. But when the time comes to select a personalized gravestone, which is the right material for you?
January 30, 2017
Environmentally minded people do not want to pollute any more after their death than they did while they were living. However, selecting a coffin made of exotic wood or metal means that a traditional burial can be very harmful to the environment. The manufactures are aware of this, and for many years have offered more and more environmentally friendly models of coffins that are made without metal carrying handles. Choosing certain materials ensures the sustainability of natural resources without compromising the quality and durability of the coffin whatsoever.
January 30, 2017
Funeral rituals are found in every culture across the continents and throughout the ages, but they vary according to the customs, beliefs, and relationship with death of each civilization. In certain communities, funeral rites have a very particular character and may have very little in common with our traditions.
November 30, 2016
A text written and read in tribute to the deceased at their funeral, the eulogy is intended to honour their memory while making the ceremony lively. The first step in dealing with grief, the eulogy is generally an experience rich in emotions that also helps initiate the inescapable work of mourning.
November 15, 2016