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With cremation services, we at McPherson’s Funeral Service believe you should be able to
choose the type of service that you find most meaningful. That's why our list of services
includes many options.
 Contrary to what most people believe, cremation does not limit one's choices, nor does the
choice of cremation necessarily eliminate a funeral service. A funeral service followed by
cremation need be no different than a funeral service followed by ground burial. Following
the funeral service and cremation, the cremated remains are usually placed in an urn before
being committed to a final resting place. The cremation urn may be interred in an existing
family burial plot, interred in a special cremation section at a cemetery or placed in an
indoor or outdoor cemetery columbarium.
Scattering cremated remains may be done at a designated place on land or water in accordance
with provincial and local laws. Scattering cremated remains on someone's private property
requires their permission. It is not recommended to scatter on your personal property (should
your home be sold) or on public property where others may come into contact with the cremated
remains. For many people, it is important to have a permanent place to go to visit. This
allows family and friends the ability to remember and celebrate a life that has been lived
and touched others.
Can there be funeral services or ceremonies if cremation is chosen?
Cremation does not limit, but in fact increases the options available. The options for ceremonies
prior to or following the cremation can include the selection of a casket or an urn, visitation
with the body present (or memorial visitation where the urn is the focal point), a display
of photographs or personal effects and awards, the location of the funeral ceremony and selection
of music.
All of our services can be customized to meet a family's needs or wishes. Increasingly,
we find individuals want to create a memorial that reflects a more personalized and meaningful
tribute. Our staff is always available to help you plan and design a memorial that fully
reflects your wishes.
A memorial celebrates a life lived, and can take many forms. Whatever your wishes, our
staff will be pleased to give you full details about our products and services, and help
you make your decision. They will also make sure that any memorial you choose meets all your
specifications.
Every funeral service should be a memorable, warm reflection of the  person
who has died. Many families believe costs may restrict them from planning a fitting tribute.
Photographs, a special song, even a favourite tie or golf clubs, can be
incorporated into the funeral service to make it more meaningful. You tell us what it is
that made your loved one so special and we'll give you ideas for personalizing the service.
The body is cremated shortly after death, without embalming. The cremated
remains are placed in an urn or other container. No viewing or visitation is involved,
although a memorial service may be held, with or  without the cremated remains present.
The remains can be kept in the home, buried or placed in a crypt or niche in a cemetery,
or buried or scattered in a favourite spot. Direct cremation usually costs less than the "traditional," full-service
funeral. Costs include the funeral home's basic services fee, as well as transportation and
care of the body. A crematory fee may be included or, if the funeral home does not own the
crematory, the fee may be added on. There also will be a charge for an urn or other container.
The cost of a cemetery plot or crypt is included only if the remains are buried or entombed.
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