How to talk to your family about Eirene Cremations
If you have chosen to use the services of a direct cremation company like Eirene Cremations, here is a guide on how to explain it to your family.
How to talk to your family about a direct cremation with Eirene Cremations
Talking to family about end-of-life choices can be difficult, whether it's your own or theirs. To help with this process, we have created this straightforward guide to help you have that conversation and explain your choice to use a trusted, modern company such as Eirene Cremations. We have provided simple "talking points" after each section that you can use to explain your choices to your family.
The Trend: Cremation vs. Burial
While burials and formal funerals are still an option, and you can still visit and use a traditional funeral home, most Canadians prefer the simplicity of cremation and the associated cost savings.
As recently as the 1960s, fewer than 5% of all Canadians were cremated. Today more than 72% of Canadians choose cremation upon their death, and that number is expected to grow to more than 76% in the next few years.
Cremations’ rise in popularity can be attributed to the affordability and flexibility it provides concerning memorialization as ashes can be scattered, stored in an urn, divided between loved ones or made into memorial jewellery.
Talking Points:
- Cremation is a growing trend that a majority of Canadians choose for their final arrangements
- Cremation’s affordability and flexibility make it an ideal choice for families looking to host a personalized memorial or celebration of life at their own pace
Why do Canadians choose cremation?
There are three primary reasons why Canadians choose cremation over burial.
Talking Points:
- Cremation avoids unnecessary and excessive costs
- Allows you to spend more time with your family instead of in a funeral home making in-person arrangements
- Gives you the freedom to host a memorial or celebration of life that truly reflects your loved one's preferences
The unnecessary cost of funerals
If you visit a funeral home's website, you'll be hard-pressed to find the full cost of a funeral. However, if you choose to move forward, you'll need to visit a funeral home, usually a grand building, situated on a high street. There will be meetings with a somber man or woman in a tailored suit. There will be showrooms to visit, flower catalogs to review, and extensive paperwork to fill out. The bill will be extensive. After all, the funeral corporation has to pay for its extensive facilities, formality, and processes required to deliver a traditional funeral experience.
Expect to see charges for: Proof of death certificates, mileage based on the deceased person's location, storage fees, urns, or caskets, and more. Sometimes even cremation fees aren't included in the initial pricing.
All that is unnecessary and costly. It is also stressful.
At Eirene, we employ a method called direct cremation. Our one fee package covers all the paperwork, filing fees, transport and transfer costs, and even a simple container for the ashes. You call us, fill out information online, and we handle the rest.
At Eirene, we employ a method called direct cremation. Our one fee package covers all the paperwork, filing fees, transport and transfer costs, and even a simple container for the ashes. You call us, fill out information online, and we handle the rest.
There is no guesswork on our fees either. You can see the price on this webpage.
Talking Points:
- Direct cremations at Eirene remove unnecessary costs and difficult decisions
- There is one fee, and that fee is easy to find on Eirene's website
Why use Eirene Cremations?
When you engage Eirene Cremations to serve you and your family, we ensure the process is transparent, and dignified while leaving you with peace of mind.
There are no upsells or hidden fees and we’ll always outline exactly what is included in our arrangement packages. All you need to do is provide the necessary information via our online platform to file paperwork and conduct a cremation. You’ll pay our all-inclusive price, and then our licensed funeral directors will take care of the rest.
You provide the necessary information we need via our online platform to file paperwork and to conduct a cremation. You pay a single, one-time fee that is all-inclusive. Then everything is handled for you by our licensed funeral directors.
Talking Points:
- Eirene is a modern and accessible approach to direct cremation
- We provide professional caring service without hidden fees or upsells
- We eliminate the need for in-person appointments allowing you to spend more time with your loved ones
- Our licensed funeral directors are available 24/7 for continued support
- We provide the option to witness the cremation if desired for a final goodbye
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