Prince Albert Memorial Gardens features the convenience and flexibility of an on-site crematorium.
More and more Canadians prefer cremation to burial. For some, the simplicity of cremation is preferable to an elaborate burial. Others may find it a more economical choice. Whatever your reasons for choosing cremation, you have many options to help turn your goodbye into something meaningful and personal.
Choosing a Resting Place
There are a wide variety of meaningful final resting places for your loved one. You can bury an urn, request a place in a peaceful urn garden or keep the urn in a mausoleum, indoor/outdoor niche or columbarium.
Memorial Service
Chapel or graveside services may be held to commemorate your loved one in a way that is inclusive of both traditional and modern burials.
Public Viewing
If you would prefer to allow friends and family to say goodbye to your loved one, visitations or a public viewings prior to cremation is a lovely idea. This is a beautiful opportunity to invite your friends and family to a reception where they can share memories and support one another.
Treasured Keepsakes
You can request a keepsake urn, a piece of jewellery or another one of our beautiful cremation products that will ensure the memories of your loved one will always be with you.
The Benefits of Planning Ahead
- Savings: Planning early offers cost savings of up to thousands of dollars.
- Reduce the burden on your family: Planning your final arrangements ahead of time reduces the responsibilities on your family at their time of distress.
- Peace of mind: Gain comfort in knowing your plans are ready.
While it’s natural to think of cremation as the only decision to make, it’s really the first of many choices and details to consider. Similar to a traditional service, cremation allows for visitations, as well as funeral or memorial gatherings to celebrate a life well lived. Learn more in our video about cremation.
Cremation has been used for thousands of years, and in many different cultures. For example, in England and Japan, cremation is the most widely practiced burial method. As cremation grows in popularity among Canadians, traditional funeral ceremonies are still the preference for many families, allowing family and friends to pay their respects. Learn more in this informative video.
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