This service includes but is not limited to, the availability and work done by our funeral director(s) and staff on behalf of the purchaser. This would include the coordination and directing the services of our staff and agents with those of the hospital, nursing home, or cemetery or crematorium in picking up the deceased from the place of death and making the necessary arrangements for final disposition. It also includes the invoices, booking staff and vehicles and other support functions.

The initial transfer of the deceased to our facility: This is a 24-hour service and includes staff, a transfer vehicle and specialized equipment.

Transfer of the deceased from our facility to the crematorium or cemetery of choice. This service includes staff, a transfer vehicle and specialized equipment.

Staff services to prepare and retain all necessary documentation; file, obtain and deliver required documents and permits, provide disbursement cheques, Canada Pension Information, a receipted account and 10 - 20 Proof of Death Certificates.

Arranging interim shelter of the deceased.

A family gathering of up to 25 attendees and held at any of our pre-designated locations with an urn present.  Flowers, catering, and other services can be arranged.

A 2 hour visitation incorporating a brief formal or ritual service if desired with an urn present. Our funeral directors will arrange for everything, including flowers and catering if desired.

A family gathering of about 25 attendees and held at any of our pre-designated locations with a casket present. Flowers, catering, and other services can be arranged.

A 2 hour visitation located at the funeral chapel in the crematorium you have chosen with the casket present. This may incorporate a brief formal or ritual service. Our funeral directors will arrange everything needed for the service as well as a reception. 

Being able to see a loved one before a final disposition is helpful for a sense of closure. This is not necessarily a funeral service, but an opportunity to briefly say goodbye before final disposition. Includes basic preparation and/or dressing.

Witnessing of a cremation is a service where families wish to witness the actual cremation process. This is a very common request since this type of brief ceremony provides families and friends with a feeling of closure. This charge is only applicable if not accompanied by a funeral service.

Closure is an important part of grieving and with many family and friends living across the world, being able to have final closure with a deceased loved one is becoming more difficult. We offer a service where friends and families can view their loved one from anywhere in the world. Please ask our funeral directors if this is available for your location.

Closure is an important part of grieving and with many family and friends living across the world, being able to have final closure with a deceased loved one is becoming more difficult. We offer a service where friends and families can witnessing the final disposition of a loved one from anywhere in the world. Please ask our funeral directors if this is available for your service.

Closure is an important part of grieving and with many family and friends living across the world, being able to have final closure with a deceased loved one is becoming more difficult. We offer a service where friends and families can view the funeral of a loved one from anywhere in the world. The cost listed is an average cost and will depend on the length of service and number of people viewing the service online. Please ask our funeral directors if this is available for your service.

Bowmanville Cemetery is a small cemetery with a lot of history, located at the corner of Ontario King’s Hwy and Haines Street in Bowmanville. It has a chapel which can accommodate families for a funeral or memorial service and is suitable for small gatherings or families expecting up to 200 people. The rental is $285/ hour during the week, and $350/hour on weekends. Flowers and photos are welcome.

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Bowmanville Cemetery is a small cemetery with a lot of history, located at the corner of Ontario King’s Hwy and Haines Street in Bowmanville. It has a chapel which can accommodate families for a funeral or memorial service and is suitable for small gatherings or families expecting up to 200 people. The rental is $285/ hour during the week, and $350/hour on weekends. Flowers and photos are welcome.

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Thornton Cemetery Chapel is a beautiful place to arrange for a visitation, funeral or memorial service for our Oshawa and Whitby families. The chapel features stained-glass works of art and can accommodate 125 people. Music, flowers and photos are welcomed and the fee is $678/hour

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St. James Chapel, located on the south east corner of Parliament Road and Bloor Street, is the perfect location for a funeral or memorial service. This historic chapel seats 200 people, but is also perfect for a small family gathering. Families are welcome to bring music, photos, or flowers, however candles and food are not permitted. The cost of this chapel is $113/half hour or 214.70 for a full hour.

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Forest Lawn Cemetery contains a funeral chapel located in Toronto at the corner of Yonge and 401. They have a new funeral chapel currently under construction and is expected to be completed Spring 2011.

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Bathing, dressing and application of cosmetics if required without any chemical embalming.

The disinfection, restoration and temporary preservation of the deceased including bathing, dressing, and cosmetics if required.

Use of our service van to bring flowers to the visitation, funeral service and graveside.

The lead vehicle of a funeral procession that navigates the accompanying cars in a safe and unified manner.  The clergy, if chosen, would ride in this car as well.

A limousine that can drive the family between their home, funeral service, and reception. 

The use of a hearse to transfer the casket during the funeral service.

If the requested vehicles go over the 3 hour limit this charge will apply.

Additional visitation of 2 hours at any time before the service.

If you request a reception after the funeral, we will provide staff to facilitate the reception and help out with anything needed for you and your family.

This usually includes fruit and vegetable crudités, tea sandwiches, light desserts, coffee and tea.  Depending on what is chosen, catering is between $5-$20 per person.

Additional pallbearers to assist you in carrying the casket from the vehicle to the graveside. Please note that this is only necessary when there are not enough able friends or family to act as pallbearers. 

Includes a register book, 50 memorial cards and 50 thank you cards. Additional memorial cards and thank you cards can be purchased for $2 per card with a minimum 50 card order.

Many families have found comfort in having a memory of all the attendees of the funeral service in a guest signed register book. 

Staff fee for funeral or service rites held during the burial of cremated remains.

Depending on how you would like to honour a loved one a ceremony can be held by a priest, minister, reverend, or non-denominational celebrant at any location. Prices may vary however the average honourarium is $250.

Depending on where the death occurs, we may be required to send a second staff member to the place of death for the transfer. This is done in the case of a nursing home death or a death at home. There will also be situations beyond our control where a second staff member is required.

A service that provides the delivery of cremated remains directly to you.  

In the event of a cremation being required within 2 business days, we will provide the expedited service.

For each family, an associate will review over 90 items, and choose only those which are necessary and relevant to your situation. Once the required information is received, all of the appropriate organizations will be contacted. Click here for more information

Cardboard Container (Basic 100)

Many families are choosing a basic cremation without a viewing. For this option, our cardboard container, designed and manufactured for Basic Funerals, is a reasonable choice from a cost and environmental perspective. This container is 100% green and will disperse less carbon than a casket.

Pure Pine (Care Caskets PP-03)

5-degree taper with a clear and modern design. Raised top, cotton interior, natural finish, wooden handles.

Pacifica (Casket Depot Simplicity)

Simple wood casket with fixed handles, white interior.

Simplicity (LG-2011)

A simple but elegant casket suitable for burial or cremation.

Chester Oak (Casket Depot LG-014)

Oak Veneer MDF, High gloss oak finish, Velvet Interior, Swing bar, Adjustable beding system, Standard size

Poplar Pieta (Casket Depot LG-006)

Solid Poplar, High gloss finish, Velvet Interior, Sculpted pieta corners, Last supper ornamentation on handle, Adjustable Mattress.

Solid Oak (Casket Depot LG-15-01)

Solid Oak, High gloss finish, Velvet Interior, Adjustable Bed.

Cannington Cherry (LG-301)

Solid Cherry wood, High gloss finish, Velvet Interior, Adjustable Mattress

Polished Bronze Sheet Metal Urn (Dodge 956700)

Polished bronze on all 6 sides. Size: 9" H x 5.5" W x 5.5" D Volume: 36 cu. in.

Brass Pewter (Gajmoti 99111)

URN, LACQUERED - PEWTER FINISH, 10"

Brushed Platinum Urn (Dodge 950400)

The imported Elegante series of urns is made from finely handcrafted brass. Each urn comes in a velour covered box. Size: 11 1/2" H x 7 1/2" Diameter Weight: 9lbs Capacity: 220 cubic in. Sharing Urn: $75 each

Bristol Rosewood Urn (Dodge 972353)

Stained wood finish accentuated by a protective lacquer finish. Size: 8" H x 7.125" W x 8.125" L Volume: 210 cu. in., Weight: 3lbs (Rosewood keepsake $60)

Franklin Rosewood (Dodge 972350)

This imported urn exudes warmth, elegance and tradition. Meticulously created by a craftsmen, the stained wood finish is accentuated by a protective lacquer finish. Size: 7 1/2" W x 6" H x 7 3/8" D Weight: 6lbs Capacitiy: 210 cubic in. (Rosewood Keepsake $60)

Classic Cherry (Dodge 950208)

This imported urn exudes warmth, elegance and tradition. Meticulously created by a craftsmen, the stained wood finish is accentuated by a protective lacquer finish. Size: 10 3/4" W x 6" H x 7 3/8" D Weight: 7lbs Capacitiy: 210 cubic in. (Rosewood Keepsake $60)

Grecian Marble (Mackenzie)

210 cubic inches Diameter:7" Height:10.5"

Mackenzie Urn (Dodge 51004)

Ionian Cultured Marble Urns. Suitable for burial. Size 6.5" H x 9.25" W x 6.75" D Volume: 200 cu. in.

Companion Marble (Mackenzie)

Size 15 in L x 8 in W x 6.25 in H Volume: 410 cu. in.

Tree of Life Urn (Dodge)

This imported urn exudes warmth, elegance and tradition. Meticulously created by a craftsmen, the stained wood finish is accentuated by a protective lacquer finish. Size: 10 3/4" W x 6" H x 7 3/8" D Weight: 6lbs Capacitiy: 210 cubic in. Sharing Urn: $95 each

Cloisonné (Dodge 950800)

The traditional art of Cloisonné has its history in Chinese and European craftsmanship. Brass and enamel are elaborately fashioned into intricate floral designs.(Keepsake urn $95) Size 15 in L x 8 in W x 6.25 in H Volume: 410 cu. in.

Classic (Dodge 960101)

This environmentally conscious choice is made from naturally biodegradable gelatin that absorbs cleanly into water or earth. The coloured sphere designs fit perfectly with their organic nature.

Classic (Dodge 960002)

This environmentally conscious choice is made from naturally biodegradable gelatin that absorbs cleanly into water or earth.

Treasure Chest (Dodge 960001)

This environmentally conscious choice is made from naturally biodegradable gelatin that absorbs cleanly into water or earth.

Brass Cylinder

Pendants are the perfect keepsake to cherish the memory of a loved one. We offer a variety of designs and materials such as sterling silver and brass to choose from and each pendant includes a chain of your choice: gold filled, black satin and sterling silver.

Pewter Heart

Pendants are the perfect keepsake to cherish the memory of a loved one. We offer a variety of designs and materials such as sterling silver and brass to choose from and each pendant includes a chain of your choice: gold filled, black satin and sterling silver.

Teardrop

Pendants are the perfect keepsake to cherish the memory of a loved one. We offer a variety of designs and materials such as sterling silver and brass to choose from and each pendant includes a chain of your choice: gold filled, black satin and sterling silver.

Bowmanville Cemetery

1200 Haines Street in Bowmanville

Forest Lawn Cemetery

4570 Yonge Street in Toronto

St. John's Dixie Cemetery

737 Dundas Street East in Mississauga

St. James' Cemetery

635 Parliament Street in Toronto

Municipal registration of every death is required by law. This is the fee charged as an administration fee.

A certificate signed by a coroner, which indicates no further examination into the cause of death will be required.