Make arrangements: Meet with the The Simple Alternative funeral director to make arrangements for the funeral, including selecting a date and time, choosing a casket or urn, and deciding on any special requests or religious ceremonies.
Cremation and burial: The Simple Alternative can provide cremation services, including the use of a crematorium and urns for ashes...and also assist with arranging for burial, including the purchase of a burial plot and a casket.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, North York, Ontario cemetery, or other final resting place.
Consultation and planning: The Simple Alternative can provided guidance and support to help families plan a funeral or memorial service that honors the wishes of the deceased and meets the needs of those left behind.
DNA preservation: Check with The Simple Alternative about collecting and preserving a small sample of a deceased individual's DNA. This can be used for a range of purposes, including genealogy research, paternity testing, and forensic identification.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: The Simple Alternative may offer green or eco-friendly funeral services that are designed to be environmentally sustainable. Biodegradable caskets or urns, avoiding embalming chemicals, and using natural burial practices.