Cremation Services

Cremation Services


Cremation services offer several benefits that burial does not. In years past, burial was the traditional method that families used to care for their loved ones' remains. Despite the higher cost and lack of  flexibility, burial was how generations of families cared for their loved ones.


In  recent  years  though,  the  rate  of cremation has  grown  drastically. Families  are  now  choosing  to  forego  tradition  and  instead  selecting  the  method  that  best  suits  their  needs.  In  many  ways,  cremation  represents  the  new  era  of  funeral  service  and  offers  several  benefits  over traditional  burial  services .   


Cremation Options

Every family is different, especially when it comes to honouring the life of a loved one. No matter your needs, our cremation options are available at Port Coquitlam and surrounding areas  most affordable prices. From simple and direct cremation services to celebrant services, memorial services traditional funerals   and ash scattering services, we have something to offer every family.


From start to finish, you can trust our dedicated staff to assist you throughout each step of the arrangement process. Whether it's completing the arrangement paperwork, or selecting an urn, we will always be here to support and assist you. It is our goal to help you make educated and informed decisions while always respecting your choices. 

The Benefits of Cremation

For hundreds of years, burial services have been the norm. However, while there is a certain level of tradition in regard to burial services, today's families are choosing to forego that tradition and select the option that best meets their needs.

Cost 

Cost is often one of the most cited reasons why people choose cremation. On average, a cremation service can cost up to 50% less than a traditional burial service. Because there is no need to purchase additional items like a burial casket, headstone, or vault, your family can stay within your budget and use the savings to help surviving family members or plan a more meaningful celebration of life or memorial service. 

Simplicity

For many people, the level of simplicity involved with cremation services is one of the reasons why cremation is better. Generally, when a family buries a loved one, they also hold a funeral service. However, this can complicate the arrangement process because coordinating with the cemetery and planning for the services must happen before the remains can be cared for. A celebration of life or memorial service is typically planned after cremation. This gives your family more time to grieve and mourn in the immediate days following death instead of rushing to make funeral arrangements. 

Flexibility

One of the most overlooked benefits of cremation is flexibility. As mentioned, a celebration of life or memorial service is often held after cremation. Because the remains have already been cared for, your family has the benefit of flexibility when making service arrangements. It is quite common for families to plan these services weeks or even months after the death has occurred. This allows you to design a more meaningful ceremony and accommodate schedule and travel to ensure loved ones from far away can be in attendance. 



Cremation Services & Prices

Cremation vs Burial

For many families, burial has long been the traditional way to care for a loved one’s remains. In recent years though, the popularity of cremation has risen. Today, cremation rates now exceed 85% of all services in British Columbia, Canada. So, which is the right choice to make, cremation or burial?

There is no right or wrong answer. It all comes down to selecting the type of service you feel is the best fit for you and your family. When deciding between cremation vs burial, consider your budget, religion, personal beliefs and other factors when comparing your options.

If you’re unsure, we encourage you to review the information below. We’ve outlined the advantages of both to help you understand your options.

Why People Select Cremation

More and more people are starting to see the benefits of cremation services. Not only does cremation provide you with things like flexibility, convenience, and personalization when it comes to planning; it is often a more affordable option.

 

  • A funeral service can still be held before or after the remains have been cremated.
  • It’s more affordable. Cremations don’t require you to purchase products like burial caskets, vaults, or grave markers.
  • It’s portable. Should you decide to move, you can bring the ashes wherever you go.
  • It’s considered more environmentally friendly and has little impact on the Earth.

Why People Select 
Burials

Burial services have been the traditional way for families to honor a loved one and lay them to rest. For many people, a burial service provides us with a familiar routine in regard to saying goodbye to a loved one. This helps provide a sense of closure.
  • Provides a gravesite for loved ones to revisit.
  • Attending a loved one’s burial provides a sense of closure.
  • It is a traditional practice for some religions and respects the deceased’s beliefs.
  • Many consider it a more natural practice.

How Does Cremation Work?

Cremation has been a part of the human death experience for a very long time. We invite you to read this section if you would like to understand more about the cremation process. We'll also look at cremation options that will help you with your decision.

What Happens During the Cremation Process? 

The cremation process consists of several stages. Depending on the type of casket or container, cremation can take up to three hours. The container is placed in the cremation chamber in which intense heat is used to complete the cremation process. All medical implants such as pacemakers, defibrillators must be removed prior to the deceased being placed in the cremation chamber. Such devices may explode when exposed to intense heat used to complete the cremation process. Bone fragments are then reduced into fine particles and placed into a container provided by the funeral home. 
If you have any questions about the information provided on cremation services above or are interested in starting planning your own cremation service we invite you to refer to some of our other resource pages or contact us
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