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Is cremation a popular choice?
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Yes,
cremation has been steadily growing as the preferred mode
of disposition over the last decade and continues. Cremation Association
of North America (CANA) predicts that by 2025, 50% of families in
North America will choose cremation.
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| How
do I choose a cremation provider? |
The Department
of Consumer Affairs (DCA), Cemetery & Funeral Bureau recommends
the consumer to visit and inspect several establishments and compare
services, restrictions, rules and prices. |
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| Will
cremation be accepted by my religion? |
Most
religions permit you to choose cremation, including the Catholic Church.
Some religions actually prefer cremation. If you have any questions,
please consult your religious advisor. |
| Is
it possible to have a ceremony with cremation? |
Yes, a
ceremony is possible either before or after the cremation.* |
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| Can
I have a viewing? |
Yes,
either a private family viewing or a viewing for family and friends
can be arranged prior to the cremation. |
| Must
I have embalming? |
No,
however you may choose to have embalming when the services
selected include viewing or shipping via air or rail. *
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| Can
I watch the cremation? |
Witnessing
a cremation is possible at our on-site crematory. * |
| Will
I need a casket? |
No,
a casket is not required. You may select an alternative container
that is combustible and rigid for cremation. |
| How
will I know the cremains are those of my loved one? |
Fairmont
Cremation Services follows a stringent identification system approved
by the Department of Consumer Affairs - Cemetery & Funeral Bureau
that starts the moment our care begins and continues all the way through,
until the time of release or final disposition. |
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| Can
I witness the scattering? |
We can
arrange for you and your family to go out on a boat and scatter your
loved one's cremated remains. |
| Is
pre-payment possible for cremation? |
Yes.
More and more, those who are looking to the future by estate planning,
writing wills and forming family trusts are also choosing to pre-pay
for their final expenses. |
| What
happens after the cremation? |
There
are many options following the cremation including, but not limited
to inurnment in dedicated cemetery property, scattering at sea or
taking the cremated remains home. You may share with us any specific
or special requests. |
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