Cremation Services

Simple and Meaningful Choices
Cremation With Remembrance

Sands Funeral Chapel Duncan can provide convenient and flexible cremation services.

Every year, there is an increase in the number of Canadians who opt for cremation as their preferred choice. Many are finding the simpler and less costly alternative of cremation, a more attractive option

To make your farewell as meaningful and personal as a traditional burial, you can chose from the following options:

Placement Choices

You can select to have your urn buried, or kept in a mausoleum, a columbarium, an indoor or outdoor niche or a special garden for urns.

Hold a Funeral Service

If you want the benefits offered by traditional burials but also want to be cremated, this is the option for you. The service can take place in a chapel or graveside.

Viewings and Visitations

Even if you choose a cremation, visitations and viewings can still be added to your tribute. Many people find this an important part of the grieving process as it offers a final opportunity to say goodbye. As a part of your memorial plans, a reception for friends and family can be included.

Urns and Keepsakes

To ensure that your loved one’s memory will remain with you forever, you can select from several quality cremation products such as memorial record packages, jewellery and keepsake and cremation urns.

 

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.
What is cremation and what choices can be made?

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 - Did You Know?

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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