In 2000, over 43% of deaths in Canada were cremated and in western provinces of Canada over 50% of the funerals were cremation.
Cremation can take pressure off loved ones and bereaved partners and more older adults are enquiring into the benefits of cremation. With the rising costs of dying there are not only financial advantages to being cremated but also more choice in scheduling memorial events and gathering of the family.
Even with cremation, paperwork is involved with basic life records. The following papers should be known by family and kept in an agreed on place in which to ensure a passing is a less stressful time for loved ones.
Mother’s Maiden Name, Life Insurance, Social Security Number, Military Records , Divorce or Marriage Documents.
All this information will be required for a death certificate and any other paperwork involved in being cremated. Cremation usually 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 only have to make your wish known verbally to your family or through a written note left with official documents if you wish to have a funeral and be cremated.
After cremation, the ashes are handed over in a ceremonial Room dedicated for this purpose.
Family lots may be used and cemeteries normally allow the interment of more than 1 person in an adult space if cremation has occurred. Specially designed Urn Gardens can be found in many cemeteries.
The ashes maybe temporarily be stored in the crematorium for a little while whilst close ones reflect on the disposition of the ashes.
If the family do not take possession of the ashes, they may be dispersed in the Remembrance Garden.
Normally, the funeral director performs the same professional functions regarding cremations as in any other service.
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