When a loved one passes, the rituals that follow are more than routine—they’re a reflection of history, identity, and spiritual belief. Across Indigenous communities in Canada, traditional funerals serve as sacred ceremonies that honor the life, spirit, and ancestry of the departed. These are not one-size-fits-all customs. Canada is home to more than 630 First […]
Choosing a casket is one of the most personal and meaningful parts of funeral planning. Whether you’re arranging a service for a loved one or making your own funeral pre-arrangements, it’s a decision that reflects dignity, memory, and values. But it can also feel overwhelming. With so many materials, finishes, and price points available, it’s […]
Why Words Still Matter During a time when everything feels a little off balance, the right words can bring people back to center. Funeral poems have a way of doing that. Not because they fix anything. But because they say something honest in a moment when most of us struggle to speak. Whether it’s a […]
Why These Moments Matter A memorial or funeral visitation doesn’t need to follow a script. There’s no standard template. No right way to do it. But when it’s done well, it creates space — for grief, for memory, and for connection. Some families keep it quiet and simple. Others bring food, photos, and a slideshow […]
Honouring a Life Looks Different for Everyone There isn’t just one way to say goodbye.
Why More People Are Choosing to Preplan Planning a funeral service is never easy — but doing it while grieving makes it even harder.
Why Music Still Matters There’s something about hearing the right song in the middle of a funeral service that stays with people. A familiar voice. A lyric that catches you off guard. Sometimes, it says everything you’ve been feeling but didn’t have the words for.
Why It Still Matters It’s strange how, even now, some moments still ask for quiet rules. A funeral service is one of them.
No one really wants to think about their own funeral. That’s just the truth. It feels far away for some, too heavy for others. But ask anyone who’s had to plan a service without guidance, and you’ll hear the same thing: “I wish we had talked about it.”
When someone passes, one of the first decisions a family faces is whether to hold a private or public funeral. And while it might seem like a simple matter of size or setting, the truth is, this choice can shape how people grieve—and how they remember.
