When you pay for prearrangements, 90% of the money you pay is placed in a trust account , governed by strict rules, at a financial institution. The company cannot use this money. This means your money is safe and you are not at risk in the event of the company's bankruptcy, for example.

The contract is also registered with the Office of Consumer Protection for your protection. Furthermore, since 2021, a Register of Funeral Arrangement Contracts has been in place, allowing your loved ones to trace your contract if necessary.

The contract is modifiable and refundable at any time at Yves Légaré, and you can suspend payments without penalty. Give yourself the peace of mind you deserve.

The urn can be placed in different locations according to your wishes: you can bury it in a cemetery, display it in a columbarium, or keep it at home. Finally, it is possible to scatter your loved one's ashes in nature, for example in the sea or on a mountaintop.

Cremation is an increasingly popular choice for several reasons. First, its more environmentally friendly aspect cannot be overemphasized.

Since burial requires embalming, the use of chemicals makes the process more harmful to the environment. Depending on the casket chosen, it may also contain contaminants. Not to mention that caskets take up space, while the number of caskets available is becoming increasingly limited.

Finally, the cost of cremation makes it a more budget-friendly option for many people. The difference between the price of cremation and burial can be several thousand dollars.

In addition, it will be entirely possible to organize a personalized ceremony in the event of cremation in Greater Montreal, and even to bury the urn if you wish.

When the person dies, they are transported to the crematorium , where they are placed in the crematory container or coffin. The attendant then checks the death certificate , which must have been previously signed by the doctor or coroner, as well as the authorization documents.

The technician will then proceed with the cremation, making sure to identify the remains. The body is placed in the crematorium, heated to between 1,000 and 1,200 degrees Celsius. The cremation lasts approximately 1.5 hours, followed by 2 hours of cooling. The technician then crushes the remaining bones to reduce them to ashes.

Finally, the ashes are placed in the urn, an identification token is placed, and the cremation certificate is produced. You will then be contacted by the funeral home to collect the ashes. Visit our information page to learn more about cremation in Quebec .

Typically, you will be able to collect the ashes within 24 to 48 hours.

Cremation takes place at least 6 hours after confirmation of death and can be carried out up to 6 days after death.

There is no difference. In fact, the word "incineration" is considered incorrect, since it refers to the burning of objects and waste. The term "cremation" refers to the burning of a body.

Yes, our funeral home in Quebec can accommodate you for a viewing before cremation. The body will be embalmed, and cremation will take place after the visit.

Some crematoriums allow this. Please contact us for more information. Our team in Saint-Jérôme will gently guide you through your grieving process or funeral pre-arrangements.