A Last Good-bye Thanks to the Cremation Room

The last good-bye is never easy. It is considered a crucial step in the grieving process, so it is important not to neglect it, even when the deceased has chosen cremation in his or her last wishes. Did you know that cremation can also be carried out surrounded by loved ones? Crématorium Montréal offers a cremation room, adjacent to the cremator, so that you can be present at the cremation. This idea is often upsetting, but at Crématorium Montréal, our clients are very touched by this careful and comforting experience.

A unique space

Crématorium Montréal is the only one of its kind in Quebec. It allows for a private farewell ceremony to be held on site in a high quality environment. Very luminous thanks to its windows and stained glass, the cremation room is a refined, modern space, offering a unique atmosphere of serenity and calm. Families may therefore accompany the deceased until the last moment, if they wish to do so. Each ceremony is adapted to the tribute you would like to make, regardless of your beliefs and customs. It is therefore possible to decorate the room, which is already very elegant, either as you wish or in accordance with the deceased’s last wishes. Our personalized service also makes it possible to comply with the standards of social distancing issued by the public health authorities in the last few months, by placing the chairs at the recommended distance. Everything to accommodate you.

“It is not uncommon to receive beautiful thank-you messages from clients expressing their pleasant experience in the cremation room.” – Lucie Marsolais, Director

A warm and empathetic place

The cremation room also offers an environment conducive to contemplation, where people can “gather” in mourning for their lost loved one. During the cremation, the warmth in the room can be felt, accompanying the deceased, in this way, in his or her final passage on Earth. Our quality service allows you to grieve surrounded by your loved ones (the only ones to do so). For those unable to be physically present, a recording of the ceremony in the cremation room becomes an interesting option, providing them with an opportunity to experience the moment from a distance.

At Crématorium Montréal, we take care of everything. Since cremation is a ritual that is just as important and recognized as burial, everything is therefore in place to offer you the ceremony that corresponds to your wishes. In addition, just like a traditional burial, we have a large selection of relics to choose from and you may reserve a cemetery space for only $450. You may also opt for the columbarium, a cemetery of your choice or simply bring the ashes home.

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Cremation, a Rigorous 3-Step Process

When a loved one dies, there are many options available to you, but very often the answers can be found in the deceased’s last wishes or in his or her will. It is then important to respect them. Cremation, first institutionalized in Asia, has been practised in Quebec since the 1901s, when the first crematorium in Canada was established at the Mount Royal Cemetery in Montreal. A ritual that is increasingly popular with new generations, cremation is more accessible and environmentally friendly. Discover this rigorous process that is carried out in 3 steps by the funeral service.

1. Verification
   First of all, the body is recovered and cooled, then placed in a safe place. It is not frozen, but kept cool while awaiting the signing of the documents. Then, the crematorium attendant must verify that the cremated body placed in his care is, in fact, the correct one. This is done by means of a identification tag in the form of a numbered token. The crematorium attendant will follow the body from the beginning to the end of the process. The attendant also checks other documents: the death certificate provided by the doctor as well as the cremation form signed by the person in charge. Lastly, the attendant must any remove any pacemakers to prevent them from exploding if the body is not embalmed.
2. Preparation
   The crematorium attendant then places the remains in a rigid cardboard or wooden container, depending on the weight of the deceased. If the weight of the deceased exceeds 200 lbs, the remains must be placed in a wooden container. To respect the last wishes of the deceased, the casket can also be the cremation container, provided it is made of wood and that the metal ornaments are removed beforehand. It is important to mention that the ashes of the deceased will be mixed with those of the container in the urn.
3. Cremation
   Next, the container is placed on a hydraulic table that will safely transport it to the crematorium. The remains will stay in the cremation chamber for between 90 minutes and 2 hours and the chamber temperature will range from 1000 and 1200 degrees Celsius. Thereafter, 2 hours will be necessary for the ashes and bones to cool down before passing them through a grinder. Lastly, the ashes will be deposited in a plastic bag and will then be placed in an urn that is given to the family. If the family wishes, they may attend the cremation, but they are not obliged to do so.

At Crématorium Montréal, we offer an attentive service, with the utmost respect for your beliefs and rituals. Cremation is an inexpensive option that gives you an opportunity to pay tribute to the loved one you have just lost. You may even attend the cremation directly from your home, via the web, with our Aeternaweb service. We are the only ones offering this unique and innovative service. We are also available 24 hours a day to accompany and support you through this difficult ordeal. Always listening to your needs and expectations, our team is here for you. Contact us toll-free at 1-877-299-1889.

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