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WHERE TO START

When you first begin the process of designing a ceremony the decisions, you'll face might seem overwhelming at first. We're here to help you understand the options and make your choices one by one, making the remembrance one of love, healing and life celebration. The process can be broken down into two stages: decisions regarding the service and how you'd like to honour your loved one’s life, and decisions regarding how you'd like to care for your loved one’s physical remains.

DESIGNING A CEREMONY

Whether its formal or informal traditional or offbeat, a funeral provides an opportunity for family and friends to gather and support one another in taking the first steps of their healing journey. A service can take place in any setting Church for example - and can incorporate music, poetry or art in the celebration of a life well-lived. There are endless possibilities for what the service can be and were honoured to go above and beyond in our duty to meet your personalised and specific requests. Our staff are experienced in event planning, Understanding and graciously accommodating the needs of all beliefs, faiths, lifestyles and relationships.

CARING FOR PHYSICAL REMAINS

Once you've chosen how you'd like to celebrate your loved one’s life journey, the next decision you’ll face is about how you'd like to care for their physical remains. This can be a difficult or emotional choice for you and your family, so we will sure to provide you with the information you need as we help you to consider your options, to ultimately make the decision that is right for your loved one and for your family. Once you've chosen between burial and cremation, there are a few additional decisions you'll face: For a burial, you'll need to select a casket and a cemetery, then to choose between a ground burial or entombment in a mausoleum. For cremation you will need to select an urn and choose whether to bury, entomb or scatter the cremated remains, as well as a location where you’d like to do so. No matter which path you decide to take. We will be there to support you and assist you in exploring your options and making an informed decision that feels right for you and your loved one.

HEALING POWER OF CEREMONY

Coping with is never easy and service are an essential part of the recovery process. A service provides those who are grieving with a supportive environment in which they can begin to find closure, say goodbye and come to terms with the loss. No matter the setting, style or direction you choose. Our event planners are honoured to assist you in creating a service that reflects your loved one’s unique life journey.