The price of a funeral is dependant on a wide variety of factors. A licensed funeral director can greatly assist family and friends in making practical, informed decisions to realistically organize and finance a service. A funeral service for a loved one need not be lavishly expensive. A basic breakdown of service costs are as follows:
A suitable container must be purchased for the protection of funeral home personnel as well as crematorium staff. Provincial law in British Columbia states that a rigid container sufficient for transportation is required for cremation purposes.
Making sure proper arrangements are made for everything from professional and sanitary care of the deceased, legal documents and family consultations; a licensed funeral director is both an organizational specialist and a professional caretaker. Listed below are a few tasks a licensed Funeral Director can help you with:
A valuable aspect of contemporary funerals is their individuality and versatility. A funeral service should reflect both the life of the deceased as well as those of the family members and other survivors. In today’s society, three basic forms of final disposition are practiced:
For more information and descriptions about the types of services Schoening’s provides, please see our ‘Service Guide’.
There are no provincial regulations that prohibit the scattering of cremated remains by land, sea or air, however some municipal by-laws may prohibit. Cremated remains should not be scattered on private property without permission. This decision should be carefully considered as there is no permanent memorial site and the act is irreversible. Please consult one of our licensed directors before making this decision.
In most cases, the funeral director will obtain the death certificate from Vital Statistics. There is a “Medical Certification of Death” provided by the attending physician which should not be confused with an official death certificate. The Medical Certification of Death is required in order to apply for a Death Certificate. Again, one of our certified directors can assist you in obtaining these documents.
Yes. Today, prearrangement and prepayment of funerals are becoming more common. Prearranging your own funeral allows you to carefully review your options and relieves family and friends from the emotional and financial weight that often comes when a loved one passes away. Schoening’s currently has a full time Pre Need Councillor on staff, to provide this valuable service and can answer any questions or concerns you may have. Please see Shirley McCaffrey in the ‘Pre Planning’ section of our site for contact and booking information.