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
The choice of cremation has become increasingly common since the Catholic Church authorized this practice in 1963. For all sorts of reasons, many people request this funeral ritual in their last wills. What are the necessary formalities and how is a cremation carried out in Montréal?
September 19, 2016
Unprepared when faced with the loss of a loved one, we all need a shoulder to lean on when confronted with the many responsibilities that fall on us. By taking charge of everything, a funeral home helps bereaved families through this difficult time.
September 16, 2016
Much more than just a social convention, condolences pay tribute to the deceased and express your compassion to their loved ones. But when a person we know passes on, we don’t always know just how to express our sympathies to their loved ones, support them, or offer them some comfort, which is so necessary when in mourning. Depending on the type of relationship you have with the deceased or the mourner, there is an appropriate form of condolences that lets you respect customs without committing any impropriety.
August 15, 2016
After the death of a loved one, it’s customary to thank the friends and family who came to attend the funeral. While it might seem quite secondary to conform to social customs, thank you cards after a funeral are important, since they let you show your gratitude towards those who demonstrated kindness during these trying times of pain and grief.
August 15, 2016