The use of the funeral urn dates back to prehistoric times. Intended to collect the ashes of the deceased person, it symbolically represents the deceased and bears witness to his/her importance in the lives of his/her loved ones. The choice of a funeral urn, a tribute in memory of the deceased, is made according to the deceased's beliefs, personality and past life.
August 15, 2016
The choice of flowers and sprays of flowers is generally made based on the relationship established with the deceased person. Since the funeral wreath is quite large, a contribution may be made toward its purchase by chipping in with a group of people who have a similar relationship with the deceased. The choice of flowers for mourning is vast, ranging from a simple bouquet to a large grave top.
July 25, 2016
Funeral floral arrangement is an art that draws its inspiration from a symbolism of strict codes. Flowers, their shapes and colours are some of the many criteria taken into account to convey a message or emotion. Here are some examples of the flowers most commonly used in funeral floral arrangements.
July 25, 2016
Here are some brief answers to questions that are regularly asked and that we are convinced will shed light on a number of questions. Our answers have been validated, for the most part, by opinions from Bryan O'Gallagher, legal adviser for the Association des cimetières catholiques romains du Québec.
January 7, 2014