Nova Scotia cremation information, including process, cremation cost, and related funeral information is availabl...
May 20, 2022
Learn how to write an obituary using tips in Eirene's online obituary writing guide. You can also post it to Eirene's memorials site for free.
April 22, 2022
There are many funeral funding options available to families ...
April 20, 2022
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April 15, 2022
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April 11, 2022
U.S. company Mesoloft can launch cremation ashes via balloon to the edge of space and release them into the atmos...
April 8, 2022
Here are 10 new funeral trends that are reinventing how families honour their loved ones after death, including t...
April 5, 2022
Learn about the body burial pod called Capsula Mundi and how it can be used to grow a tree in a "sacred forest".
March 30, 2022
An emerging funeral option called human composting turns human remains into soil, which can be returned to the environment.
March 24, 2022
Find out what green burial costs. Plus comparisons to the cost of a traditional burial as well as cremation and a...
March 20, 2022
What is a green burial and is it possible to have a so-called "green" funeral in Canada? This article discusses e...
March 12, 2022
Learn how the mushroom burial suit by Coeio works, how much it costs, and where it can be used.
March 11, 2022
Learn which Canadian provinces and territories have legalized aquamation for use as a funeral technology.
March 6, 2022
Here is a state-by-state breakdown of where aquamation is legal or allowable in the absence of legislation in the...
March 5, 2022
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March 4, 2022
Ever wonder what a funeral costs in Canada? This series of questions and answers reveals what typical cremation a...
February 26, 2022
Learn about the Roman Catholic tradition of the Last Rites, for church followers who are sick, dying, or may face imminent death.
February 25, 2022
Learn what a funeral order of service is and how to write and produce one for a funeral event.
February 25, 2022
Can you be buried in a reef? Several companies now offer memorial reef products that make cremation ashes become ...
February 18, 2022
Funerals can be conducted in a matter of days after death or as long as a week. Each funeral event has its own variable duration. We explain how long funeral events ...
February 10, 2022
Learn about the etiquette expected if you are participating i...
February 4, 2022
Learn about the cremation process for both flame cremation and aquamation. This article explains what happens whe...
February 4, 2022
Learn what a funeral viewing or visitation is. What happens a...
January 21, 2022
Desmond Tutu is not the only celebrity to choose cremation over burial. Here are eight more famous people that ch...
January 20, 2022
A repast is any gathering of people after a funeral service. Some people called it a reception. Learn more about ...
January 14, 2022
When someone dies, you may be invited to attend their funeral or their memorial. Sometimes it is not clear what t...
January 14, 2022
Learn about the funeral ritual of a wake. What is a wake and what is expected of guests that attend this funeral ...
January 8, 2022
Choosing funeral flowers including the color and type for use at a service or as a gift to the mourning family ca...
January 7, 2022
Learn what a funeral costs, what fees are payable for each component, and the variable cost of the different types of funerals, and how they compare.
January 7, 2022
A comparison of funeral events to help you plan a service, gathering, wake or other events that helps mourners gr...
January 5, 2022
Learn what interment is, and what types and options you may encounter when planning a funeral. We define the term...
December 31, 2021
How long a funeral is held after death depends on what services are selected before burial or cremation. Learn mo...
December 24, 2021
Learn what to wear to a funeral. Includes guidance for men and women, cultural and religious practices, and attire based on the type of funeral event. ...
December 21, 2021
This extensive post answers all your questions about a funeral and its component parts and includes links to articles about cremation, burial, grief, planning, urns ...
December 21, 2021
Learn how the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) death benefit can he...
December 20, 2021
Most people do not like thinking about funerals and death. However, they are inevitable parts of life, so knowing...
December 18, 2021
Learn what is a funeral for different people and cultures and what rites or services are held to honour the dead and put them to rest.
December 17, 2021
For many years, most people in the midst of arranging a funer...
December 15, 2021
Families in Ontario that need financial assistance to pay for a loved one's funeral can apply to Ontario Works. H...
December 10, 2021
Learn how Cadence Cares provides online estate settlement services. These services are free for anyone who makes ...
December 7, 2021
After a person in your family dies, there are numerous tasks to handle in the first month. Here is a 30-day post-...
December 3, 2021
Learn about memorial stones and marker stones in this guide t...
December 1, 2021
When someone dies, the deceased's family is faced with a lot of tasks. Here is a checklist for what to do in the ...
November 26, 2021
Learn why direct cremation is a simple funeral option and 10 things you need to know about why people choose it
November 12, 2021
Learn how reputable cremation companies such as Eirene ensure cremated ashes are never mixed or misidentified
November 5, 2021
These are the top five most environmentally friendly funeral alternatives currently available.
November 3, 2021
These death rituals and funeral traditions from around the world are beautiful ways to say goodbye to a loved one...
October 29, 2021
In this post, we define“next of kin“ and explain what happen...
October 15, 2021
In this blog, we discuss what happens when city cemeteries are full and possible solutions.
October 13, 2021
A celebration of life is an event that memorializes a loved one who has died. Here are some ideas, tips, and a gu...
October 8, 2021
In this buyer’s guide, you’ll learn about caskets and coffins, the various types, and costs, as well as other hel...
October 1, 2021
Learn about promession, an emerging sustainable funerary process in which a body is freeze-dried and reduced to ...
September 24, 2021
There are many non-traditional ways to honor your loved ones ...
September 14, 2021
When a loved one dies, their family isn’t required to use a funeral home for funeral services. Here’s how to cond...
September 10, 2021
A Viking funeral in Canada is possible today, although it would require some concessions and a few modifications ...
September 3, 2021
Here are popular Bible verses for funerals and ash scattering...
August 20, 2021
Inspirational secular poems and passages that can be read at a funeral or memorial for a loved one who was not re...
August 13, 2021
Learn about what a columbarium is, who invented them, and how people use columbariums to place the ashes of a cre...
August 6, 2021
Learn about aquamation, a funerary process that is considered...
July 30, 2021
As funeral traditions change, many people are choosing a cele...
July 27, 2021
Here’s what the major religions say about cremation practices. This article includes views on cremation for Chris...
July 9, 2021
Scattering ashes in Canada has some limitations and rules that vary by province and municipality. Here are the rules and guidelines.
July 2, 2021
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July 1, 2021
A medical certificate of death and a proof of death certifica...
June 25, 2021
The Canadian government recognizes the sacrifice that veteran...
June 22, 2021
A traveling passenger can transport cremated remains by air or train in Canada. Here are the rules and guidelines...
June 11, 2021
Learn what to do with cremation ashes to honour a loved one. We explore traditions, religious rituals, and altern...
June 4, 2021
A space burial is a service where cremated remains or DNA is sent to space on a rocket. Read this post to learn h...
May 28, 2021
While we certainly can’t take away the pain, we can provide s...
May 25, 2021
Learn about the cremation cost for a child, infant or stillbo...
May 21, 2021
Green funeral options allow for a more "eco-friendly" impact on the planet at the end of life.
May 14, 2021
Cremation urn options include size, material, and style. Learn how to choose a suitable urn for your loved one with our helpful tips.
May 7, 2021
What you need to know about shipping cremated remains by mail...
May 6, 2021
Being named an executor is both an honour and comes with responsibilities (and possible risks). It’s important to...
May 4, 2021
How to write a eulogy for a loved one that memorializes them perfectly and honors their life.
April 30, 2021
As found in numerous other traditions worldwide, we can creat...
April 22, 2021
In this cremation Q&A article, our experts answer the most commonly asked questions about the cremation process, ...
April 15, 2021
Probate Goes Digital in Ontario: Everything You Need to Know...
March 26, 2021
This guide explains to choose a funeral home or cremation service in Canada and what questions to ask about servi...
March 15, 2021
Here are the most important steps when cleaning out the house after someone has passed, from clearing out persona...
March 10, 2021
If you or a loved one have chosen to be cremated as your final wish, you have options. From scattering ashes to b...
March 8, 2021
When your loved one passes, they may have a life insurance policy that lists you as a beneficiary. If so, you’ll ...
March 2, 2021
By choosing the right funeral home, with the questions and considerations that we have shared above, you’ll be we...
March 1, 2021
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February 22, 2021
Understanding the differences between a wake, a viewing, a vi...
February 19, 2021
Funerals can be expensive and for many people a burden to aff...
February 8, 2021
Here are 10 interesting ways to memorialize your loved one by turning their ashes into something special.
January 24, 2021
With the choice of cremation comes other considerations, one specifically being: what do you do with a loved one’...
January 24, 2021
Choosing a cremation casket is an essential consideration for...
January 22, 2021
This guide explains what you need to do straight away after a...
January 8, 2021
In this latest edition of Intimate Conversations on Death, we...
January 6, 2021
This step-by-step guide explains how cremation works and what...
November 23, 2020
When purchasing an urn, there is a myriad of things to consid...
November 5, 2020
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October 26, 2020
Contrary to common belief, embalming is not legally required ...
October 22, 2020
With the impending climate crisis, we are all looking for way...
October 14, 2020
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August 26, 2020
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January 5, 2020
Cremation vs. burial is a choice families are making these days as funeral traditions and preferences change. Her...
January 5, 2020
Cremation cost in Canada varies largely depending on which company is used. We outline the fees to expect for a b...
January 5, 2020