Expressing your last wishes and planning your funeral prearrangements not only ensures that your personal values will be respected but also gives your loved ones peace of mind.

The Aeterna funeral complex, located in the Saint-Laurent borough of Montreal, supports families with openness and compassion. With personalized funeral services, an online platform for recording last wishes, and comprehensive prearranged funeral services, Aeterna is your trusted ally in planning a celebration of life, whether it's your own or that of someone you love.

 

Why it's important to respect last wishes

Last wishes are about way more than just organizational choices. They embody a person's vision of life, relationships, beliefs, and the legacy they want to leave behind for their loved ones after they're gone. Respecting the wishes of the deceased is the ultimate way to honor them.

When no instructions have been left regarding the wishes of the deceased, relatives must make these decisions themselves, which can cause stress and sometimes even family tensions. On the other hand, clearly expressed wishes facilitate decision-making and allow families to focus on what matters most: love and remembrance.

Complexe Aeterna puts respect for the wishes of the deceased at the heart of its funeral services, ensuring that each ceremony is faithful to the person who has passed away and their values.

 

Register your last wishes in just a few clicks

To make funeral planning simpler and more accessible, Complexe Aeterna provides you with a free and easy-to-use online platform for registering your last wishes.

This tool allows you to record your wishes through a structured 5-step reflection exercise. It offers the possibility to clearly indicate:

• The type of ceremony desired (secular, spiritual, religious, or other).
• The location of the ceremony (funeral home, place of worship, or other).
• Musical preferences.
• The type of funeral procession.
• Choices related to the reception or meal.

 

The platform also allows users to express other preferences, such as:

• The type of arrangement (coffin or urn).
• The place of rest (cemetery or columbarium).
• Preferred clothes.
• The platforms on which to announce the death (newspapers, social media, etc.).

 

After your passing, this information is provided free of charge to relatives who request it. Although registering your last wishes does not replace a will or prearranged funeral plans, it is a valuable tool for guiding families and ensuring that your choices are respected.

 

Funeral prearrangements: an informed choice

Funeral prearrangements involve planning the organizational and financial aspects of your funeral or celebration of life while you are still alive. This process allows you to decide on the type of ceremony, the disposition of the body, and the final resting place, while also settling the associated costs.

The team at Aeterna is here to help you plan your funeral prearrangements. Together, we will create customized prearrangements based on your values, wishes, and budget.

 

A multicultural funeral complex serving families

The Complexe Aeterna stands out for its ability to respect the traditions, customs, and rituals of the various communities that enrich the cultural landscape of Greater Montreal.

With services offered in 13 languages, Aeterna facilitates communication and builds trust. The spaces at the Aeterna funeral complex can also be adapted to the rituals of different cultures and communities.

The Aeterna team supports families in the Greater Montreal area with sensitivity and compassion, while offering service worthy of a high-end establishment.

 

Entrust your wishes to Complexe Aeterna

When you choose Complexe Aeterna, you are placing your trust in a multidisciplinary team that places respect for your final wishes, personalization, and compassionate support at the heart of its mission.

Whether you need to organize a funeral ceremony, make prearrangements, or submit your wishes, Aeterna will support you, without pressure or obligation, adapting to your situation.

Make an appointment with our team.

 

FAQ (frequently asked questions)

 

How can you register your last wishes in Montreal?

You can register your last wishes using Aeterna's online platform. This form allows you to record your wishes regarding the ceremony, the method of disposal, cultural or symbolic preferences, and how you would like your passing to be communicated. This information is then provided free of charge to your relatives after your passing, upon their request.

 

Does registering your last wishes replace a will?

No. Registering your last wishes does not replace a will or funeral prearrangements. It is a complementary tool that allows you to express your personal wishes in order to guide your loved ones in organizing your funeral, but it has no legal value in terms of inheritance.

 

What is the difference between last wishes and prearrangements?

Last wishes are used to express personal preferences, while funeral prearrangements allow you to plan and settle the organizational and financial aspects of funeral services. The two approaches are complementary.

 

Why plan your funeral prearrangements?

Planning your funeral prearrangements frees your loved ones from administrative and financial burdens, avoids decisions made in a hurry, and ensures that your wishes will be respected.

 

How to make funeral prearrangements in Montreal?

You can make an appointment with the Aeterna funeral complex to plan your funeral prearrangements or submit your last wishes, with the support of a professional and attentive team.