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How Does Burial or Cremation Affect the Grieving Process?

How Does Burial or Cremation Affect the Grieving Process

Choosing burial or cremation services in Ottawa isn’t always easy. Some people would rather not undertake the overwhelming task of planning a funeral for a loved one, but there are many reasons to make it part of your grieving process. You may not like talking about death or dying, but experts believe that taking care

What is more environmentally friendly – burial or cremation?

What is more environmentally friendly - burial or cremation?

Both burial and cremation have a significant impact on the environment. The answer isn’t clear cut, if the environment is an important part of choosing which is the better option for you and your family, burial or cremation. Here are some things to think about.   Environmental Concerns about Burial   Although more funeral homes in Ottawa

Can I still visit my loved one with both burial or cremation in Ottawa?

Can I still visit a loved one with both burial or cremation?

A funeral isn’t the end of your relationship with a loved one who passes away. It simply starts the process of grief. Whether you choose burial or cremation in Ottawa, you can still visit your loved one after the funeral. Consider your traditions and culture when you’re deciding which type of services you want.   The Visitation

Can I have a service and reception for both burial or cremation in Ottawa?

cremation in Ottawa

A funeral service is a highly personal choice. Many people follow the traditions of their family and culture, but there may also be religious or military considerations that you want to include in the service. Whether you choose burial services in Ottawa or cremation services, the funeral can be designed to fit your beliefs and the wishes

Pre-Planning with Funeral Homes in Ottawa

Pre-Planning with Funeral Homes in Ottawa

One of the nicest gifts you can give your family is to pre-plan your end-of-life wishes. Sadly, in many cases, it’s left up to the family to decide about the funeral arrangements. When your loved ones are grieving, it only adds to the stress. Funeral pre-planning in Ottawa gives your family peace of mind, both

How Are Cremation Services in Ottawa Organized

How Are Cremation Services in Ottawa Organized

No one likes to think about end-of-life planning. Facing your mortality is difficult. Unfortunately, leaving those decisions to your loved ones, creates a lot of undue stress and potential arguments between family members who think they know what you would want. If you are ready to make your end of life arrangements or need to

What to Expect when Arranging a Cremation in Ottawa

What to Expect when Arranging a Cremation in Ottawa

Planning services for the end-of-life can be overwhelming. If you are arranging a cremation service, you may not know what to expect when you talk to the funeral director at the funeral home. You’ll need to make many decisions about the cremation services in Ottawa. You may have a lot of questions. Although you may

After Cremation Services, Where to Place the Urn

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Cremation is becoming a common option for many people as their final wishes in death. Families are choosing to keep the ashes in their homes as a lasting memorial to the loved one. If you’re planning on making an urn with cremains part of your home décor, here are some things to consider. Choose an

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