Make arrangements: Meet with the The Simple Alternative Funeral Centres 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.
Plan the service: Work with the The Simple Alternative Funeral Centres to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: The Simple Alternative Funeral Centres 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.
DNA preservation: Check with The Simple Alternative Funeral Centres 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.
Viewing and visitation: The Simple Alternative Funeral Centres will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Pickering, Ontario families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.