Do You Need Information On Cremation In Canada?
In Canada in 2000, over 43% of deaths were cremated and in Canadas western provinces over half of funerals were cremation.
Cremation can take pressure off loved ones and bereaved partners and more elderly adults are looking into the benefits of being cremated. Along with the increasing costs of dying there are not only financial advantages to cremation but also more choice in scheduling memorial functions and gathering of the family.
Also with cremation, paper work is involved with basic life records. The following papers should be known by family and kept in an agreed on place in order to make a passing a less stressful time for others.
Divorce or Marriage Documents, Military Records, Life Insurance, Social Security Number and Mother’s Maiden Name
All the above information will be required for a death certificate and any other paperwork involved in cremation. Cremation normally takes place in the crematorium closest to the place of death and is performed within at least 24 hours or within, the most, 6 days of the time of death.
You need only make your wish known verbally to your relatives or by a written note left with official documents if you want to have a funeral and be cremated.
A purpose built ceremonial room is used after the cremation to hand over the ashes.
Family plots can also be used and cemeteries normally allow the interment of more than one person in an adult space if cremation has happened. Specially designed Urn Gardens can be found in allot of cemeteries.
The ashes maybe temporarily be stored in the crematorium for a short while whilst the family reflect on the disposition of the ashes.
If the family does not take possession of the ashes, they maybe dispersed in the Remembrance Garden.
Normally, the funeral director performs the same professional functions regarding cremations as in any other service.
If you would like more information on Cremations or Funerals please contact us at hamilton funeral home
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