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Traditional Funeral Services in St. Catharines

Losing someone you love is never an easy experience. Not only are you filled with immense sadness and pain, but many also find that arranging a traditional funeral can be overwhelming and stressful. If the loss of your loved one was unexpected, this experience could be much more chaotic and emotional. To help make this process easier for you and your family, Considerate Cremation & Burial Services is the funeral home to turn to for all your traditional funeral service needs in the Niagara Region.

Our years of experience have taught us many things and prepared us to help meet the needs of every family that comes to us. We proudly offer a beautiful facility to arrange a service and say goodbye, and our compassionate and knowledgeable staff is here to assist you when you need them most. This is why we are considered one of the top-rated funeral service providers in St. Catharines, ON.
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A Funeral Home You Can Trust

If you're looking to honour the memory of a loved one, you want to make sure you work with a funeral home you can trust. As one of the most reputable and respected funeral homes in St. Catharines, we will help you give your loved one the goodbye they deserve. Each year we help all of the families we have the privilege of serving to create meaningful and loving funerals, memorials, graveside services, and celebrations of life.
 
By working alongside our staff, you can focus more on grieving, comforting family members, and celebrating the life of your loved one. We believe a family shouldn't feel like planning a traditional funeral service is a burden or feel stressed when making arrangements. By putting your trust in us, you can expect a personalized service that helps you say goodbye and begin the healing process.

Our Compassionate Staff

At Considerate Cremation & Burial Services, we make sure we work with the best to provide your family with a positive and helpful experience from our first contact with you to the wrap-up meeting to review documentation to clear the estate. Our funeral directors are some of the most experienced and caring professionals in the area. Their passion for helping others in the community is something that shines through with each family they serve.

Our staff does more than just help you plan a service and complete the documentation. Our knowledgeable funeral professionals can also assist you with preparing to settle the estate of your loved one and offer grief and guidance resources for adjusting to life after the service.

The Basics Of A Traditional Funeral Service

Visitation

This is often called a viewing or a wake.  Guests come to pay their respects to the deceased by viewing their body and spending time with the grieving family.  A visitation can occur at an time before the funeral service

Funeral Service

This event commonly takes place at church, community hall or at the graveside.  It can include music, the reading of literary or religious passages, a eulogy, prayer and the singing of hymns.

Commital Service

If the family plans to bury the deceased this stage involves the vehicle procession to the cemetery.

Reception

Many choose to host this post-service gathering at a reception hall.  This is considered a time to share stories, memories and support.
A funeral service, whether traditional or more modern (memorial service or celebration-of-life), has two functions: to acknowledge the death and lifetime achievements of an individual and to bring grieving family members and friends together in support of one another during this difficult time.  This is the entire purpose of having some sort of service following the death of someone, whether it be a full traditional funeral or some variation or memorial service, celebration of life or graveside service.  Many people find great comfort in any type of acknowledgement service. 

We're Here To Help

If your family is interested in working with one of the leading funeral homes in St Catharines, please contact us today. We would be happy to speak with you to discuss pricing as well as answer any questions about our products or services you may have. We believe in helping families make educated and informed decisions before purchasing, and are happy to consult with you.
Source:
Rostad, Curtis, "The Basics of Funeral Service", Indiana Funeral Directors Association, 2014
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