"Native language” is the first language a person learns. It is the language that soothes us as children, that teaches us the basics of communication and that reminds us of our home or country of origin. With all its colours and subtleties, it evokes happy memories and the people we love.

When the time comes to commemorate a loved one, it is only natural to want to do so in that person's native language to pay tribute to his or her culture, origins and customs. This is why Æterna Funeral Complex strives to serve its clientele in their native language, almost every time.

A part of your very essence
As a symbol of cultural and social identity, the native language plays a central role in attachment and enables the child to forge his or her own identity within the clan. It precisely determines a person's origin, since there are multiple dialects for the same language. For example, Saguenéens, Alsatians, Montrealers and Belgians all speak French, but each group has its own expressions and intonations that indicate their origins!

Your family or community may even have its own little favourite expressions that create a sense of belonging to your roots. They are part of you and the legacy you leave to your loved ones.

Incredible diversity
It is estimated that about 7,000 languages are spoken in the world, not counting dialects. That's a lot! Although they can't speak them all, our advisors can nevertheless serve you in 13 different languages: English, French, Arabic, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Armenian, Mandarin, Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, Laotian, Lebanese and Creole. Communication with you and your family members is therefore adapted to your language and culture, making preparations much easier.

Here is a common greeting in 11 different languages:

French                          Bienvenue

English                         Welcome

Arabic                          Marhabaan

Italian                          Benvenuto

Greek                           ΚΑΛΩΣ ΗΡΘΑΤΕ

Armenian                     Nղջույն

Simplified Chinese        欢迎

Vietnamese                  Chào mừng

Laotian                         ຍິນດີຕ້ອນຮັບ

Spanish                         Bienvenida

Creole                          Byenveni

 

Personalized support
At Æterna Funeral Complex, we offer attentive, caring service, which is reflected in our respect for the customs and rituals close to your heart. We will support you in all stages of planning your loved one's funeral, in the language of your choice.

If you are not familiar with your loved one's language, but would like the ceremony in that person's honour to be held in his/her native language, we have the resources to help you plan the speeches and rites. Because we serve a multicultural clientele and our advisors come from a variety of cultures, we are able to adapt to the various requests.

Don't hesitate to contact us to prepare your loved one's memorial in the language of your choice.