Although in some parts of Canada, toronto cremations is on the rise quite a few people still choose to be buried. Although there are extra expenses to being buried, as opposed to cremated, the vast majority of people still select a traditional burial.

It maybe because burials are standard within the family or you may have private family plots in which to be buried. You may not like the thought of being ‘burned’ and would prefer their body being returned to the elements. For what ever reason you choose to be buried ensuresure you make preparations for after your death so you can receive the service you desired.

You will will need to organise a burial box or casket and purchase either a mausoleum space or cemetery plot. A head stone or grave marker will also need to be obtained and you will need to pay an annual fee for the upkeep of the gravesite.

It is important to organise such things to take the strain off immediate friends and family when you die. Death is an emotional time for all of us, so arranging your own burial will relieve your family of any unnecessary stress.

In Canada a funeral is normally divided into three phases.

At the ‘visitation’ ceremony the embalmed body of the dearly departed is put in an open coffin or casket so friends and family can pay their last respects. This usually takes place 1 or 2 days prior to the funeral.

After the ‘visitation’ ceremony the ‘funeral’ is held in either a funeral home or church. This features the reading of prayers, poems and speeches by close friends and family. The singing of hymns and a word of comfort from the clergy will also be heard. Finally the coffin or casket is closed for the last time.

The final ‘burial service’ is performed at the graveside and pallbearers or family are able to bring the casket to the grave.

These day’s funeral homes can manage your funeral or service easily and efficiently. They can offer advice and expertise on all aspects of your cremations in toronto for example caskets, services, flowers and hymns.