Prearrangements

Prearranged Funeral Plans

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Give yourself peace of mind and book a session with one of our counsellors today to plan ahead.


What is a Prearranged Funeral Contract?

Funeral prearrangements allow you to plan your final wishes while you are alive, and to ensure that they are respected at the time of your death.

 

It is also a good way to share your wishes for your funeral with your loved ones. In your contract, you can specify the service that suits you (burial, cremation, etc.), the casket or urn of your choice, your interest in a religious or secular funeral, etc.—all while respecting your budget.

 

The prearrangements consist of two contracts between you and Notre-Dame-des-Neiges:

 

  • The prearranged funeral services contract includes all goods and services rendered surrounding the passing, except for the grave and its maintenance. For example, the cremation, the urn, and the ceremony can be included in this contract.
  • The contract for the advance purchase of a grave includes the purchase of a cemetery plot, a columbarium space or a crypt, as well as its maintenance.

Prearranged Funeral Benefits

  • At the time of your passing, the prearranged funeral contract you signed will spare your loved ones from having to make emotional, and sometimes stressful, decisions at an already difficult time for them.
  • Unlike most cemeteries in the greater Montréal area, Notre-Dame-des-Neiges cemetery still has many available plots. We also have many spaces at your disposal in our mausoleums and columbaria.
  • Prearrangements also alleviate potential financial stress for your loved ones, since you are paying for your own funeral.
  • In your prearrangements, you can also include space for your loved ones to ensure that you are together when the time comes.
  • By making your prearrangements today, you are also protecting yourself from potentially higher funeral costs caused by inflation—purchasing a service at today’s price for the future is a wise financial decision.
  • It is the safest way to ensure that your wishes are respected at the time of your death. The Act respecting arrangements for funeral services and sepultures governs this sector and ensures compliance with the contract and the protection of the amounts paid and deposited in trust. 

 

The directors of seniors residences can also call on us for a group presentation.


Our Counsellors

Meet with one of our counsellors, who will guide you through the different steps and ensure that your needs are heard and met.

 

Call 514-735-1361 (toll-free: 1-888-735-1361) and the extension in question, or send us an e-mail.

Funeral Mass on the Day of your Loved One's Burial
(Private service by reservation only)

Because we know that mourning is an important stage, we are proud to offer the option of holding a funeral Mass on the day of the burial in our sacred chapel, with renowned musicians. Please book a time to speak with one of our burial specialists through our inhumation form for more information.

 

Memorial Mass for All the Deceased on the First Saturday of Every Month 
(Open to all)

We remind you that memorial Masses for all the deceased are open to the public and held at 9.30 am and 11 am on the first Saturday of every month. The next mass will take place this Saturday, August 2, at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.mPlease consult the complete list of the dates here. No fees or reservation necessary.

 

inhumations@fabriquenotredame.ca