Funeral Planning
What Does Next of Kin Mean? What Happens When There isn’t One?
In this post, we define“next of kin“ and explain what happen...
October 15, 2021
Death in the City: When City Cemeteries Are Full
In this blog, we discuss what happens when city cemeteries are full and possible solutions.
October 13, 2021
How to Plan a Celebration of Life
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
How to Buy a Casket or Coffin: Costs, Types and Choices
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
What is Promession? A Guide to a New Funerary Process
Learn about promession, an emerging sustainable funerary process in which a body is freeze-dried and reduced to ...
September 24, 2021
Celebrating Life Every Day: Lessons in Losing People We Love
There are many non-traditional ways to honor your loved ones ...
September 14, 2021
Guide to Family-led Deathcare in Ontario
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
Is a Viking Funeral Possible in Canada?
A Viking funeral in Canada is possible today, although it would require some concessions and a few modifications ...
September 3, 2021
Best Bible Verses for Funerals and Ash-scattering Ceremonies
Here are popular Bible verses for funerals and ash scattering...
August 20, 2021
10 Poems & Passages for Secular Funeral or Memorial
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
What is a Columbarium? How is it Used to Store Ashes?
Learn about what a columbarium is, who invented them, and how people use columbariums to place the ashes of a cre...
August 6, 2021
Aquamation: Questions and Answers about Alkaline Hydrolysis as a Funeral Process
Learn about aquamation, a funerary process that is considered...
July 30, 2021
Honoring your Loved One with a Celebration of Life After a Cremation
As funeral traditions change, many people are choosing a cele...
July 27, 2021
What the Major Religions Say About Cremation
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
Scattering ashes in Canada has some limitations and rules that vary by province and municipality. Here are the rules and guidelines.
July 2, 2021
What Government Funeral Assistance is Available if You can't Afford End of Life Expenses in Canada
Learn abo...
July 1, 2021
Difference between Medical Certificate of Death and Proof of Death Certificate in Ontario
A medical certificate of death and a proof of death certifica...
June 25, 2021
Veteran in Canada? How to Access Financial Support for your Funeral
The Canadian government recognizes the sacrifice that veteran...
June 22, 2021
Can I Fly with Cremated Remains?
A traveling passenger can transport cremated remains by air or train in Canada. Here are the rules and guidelines...
June 11, 2021
What to do with Cremated Ashes to Honour a Loved One
Learn what to do with cremation ashes to honour a loved one. We explore traditions, religious rituals, and altern...
June 4, 2021
What is a Space Burial? Do Ashes get Sent to Space?
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
What To Do When Someone Dies: A Step-by-Step Guide for Families
While we certainly can’t take away the pain, we can provide s...
May 25, 2021
The Cost of Cremation for a Child, Infant, or Stillborn Baby
Learn about the cremation cost for a child, infant or stillbo...
May 21, 2021
How to Make Eco-friendly Funeral Choices
Green funeral options allow for a more eco-friendly impact on the planet at the end of life.
May 14, 2021
How to Choose a Cremation Urn
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
Shipping A Loved One’s Body and Cremated Remains from Abroad
What you need to know about shipping cremated remains by mail...
May 6, 2021
Being Named An Executor: What It Means and Your Role
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
How to write a eulogy for a loved one that memorializes them perfectly and honors their life.
April 30, 2021
How Families Grieve During the Pandemic: Home Funeral Ceremonies
As found in numerous other traditions worldwide, we can creat...
April 22, 2021
Cremation: Answers to the Top 32 Most Commonly Asked Questions
In this cremation Q&A article, our experts answer 32 of the m...
April 15, 2021
Probate Goes Digital in Ontario: Everything You Need to Know
Probate Goes Digital in Ontario: Everything You Need to Know...
March 26, 2021
3 Things to Consider When Choosing a Funeral Home in Canada
It’s essential to take these and other considerations into account when choosing the right funeral home to work w...
March 15, 2021
Everything You Need to Know About Memorial Stones and Grave Markers
Following the interring of a loved one in a cemetery, a funer...
March 12, 2021
How to Clean Out a House After Someone Has Passed
Here are the most important steps when cleaning out the house after someone has passed, from clearing out persona...
March 10, 2021
How To Legally Bury Cremated Remains
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
How to Claim a Life Insurance Benefit After Death
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
The Most Important Questions to Ask Your Funeral Home
By choosing the right funeral home, with the questions and considerations that we have shared above, you’ll be we...
March 1, 2021
How to Navigate Cremation Arrangements When Someone Has Died
The following blog post will make this difficult time easier ...
February 22, 2021
Funeral and Memorial Etiquette Tips for Wakes, Viewings and Visitations
Understanding the differences between a wake, a viewing, a vi...
February 19, 2021
10 Creative Things to do With Cremated Remains
Here are 10 interesting ways to memorialize your loved one by turning their ashes into something special.
January 24, 2021
Scatter, Bury or Keep? What To Do with a Loved One's Ashes
With the choice of cremation comes other considerations, one specifically being: what do you do with a loved one’...
January 24, 2021
All You Need to Know About Cremation Caskets: How to Buy a Casket
Choosing a cremation casket is an essential consideration for...
January 22, 2021
After a Death: Who to Notify Immediately After Someone Has Died
This guide explains what you need to do straight away after a...
January 8, 2021
What Happens to Your Body During the Cremation Process? A Step-by-Step Guide
We’ve built this step-by-step guide for understanding how cre...
November 23, 2020
Guide to Buying a Cremation Urn: Where to Buy Urns for Cremated Remains?
When purchasing an urn, there is a myriad of things to consid...
November 5, 2020
How to Close Accounts and Cancel Services After a Death: Who to Notify and How
Managing the leftover accounts of someone who has passed can ...
October 26, 2020
What is Embalming? And is it Legally Required for a Funeral?
Contrary to common belief, embalming is not legally required ...
October 22, 2020
Going Green: How to Make Environmentally Friendly Funeral Plans
With the impending climate crisis, we are all looking for way...
October 14, 2020
Dealing with a Funeral Home: A Guide to Funeral Contracts and Consumer Rights
We’re here to help you demystify some of the lesser-known par...
August 26, 2020
Funeral Planning on a Budget: The Best Ways to Save on the Costs of a Funeral
We're on a mission to provide a cost-efficient, simple and tr...
January 5, 2020
Cremation vs Burial: How to Choose
Cremation vs. burial is a choice families are making these days as funeral traditions and preferences change. Her...
January 5, 2020
Cremation Cost: What are common funeral fees in Canada?
Cremation cost in Canada varies largely depending on which company is used. We outline the fees to expect for a b...
January 5, 2020