Urn Burial Service
Marie-Andrée Lemire, 2026
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Relive a tradition practiced by our ancestors
The Latin word for funeral, funus, even derives from the word torch. The ancient Romans, for example, used torches to light funeral processions and funeral pyres, believing that they guided spirits to the afterlife. In modern times, candlelit ceremonies provide symbolic light and remembrance, and torches still illuminate processions in some funeral rites. Book a torchlight burial ceremony for your loved one.
Symbolism of the Funeral Rite
Please note that torchlit ceremonies can only take place in the wintertime during the months of December to February due to the fire risk with trees in the summer.
For Urn Burials
Guiding the spirit: The Romans used torches during nighttime burials to guide the deceased to the afterlife.
Protection: It was also believed that the flame kept evil spirits away from the deceased and the living.
Cremation: Heirs lit the pyre with a torch during cremation, marking the beginning of the spirit's separation from the living world.
Symbolism: Candles became a Christian symbol of God, with their wax, wick, and flame representing the body, soul, and divine nature of Christ.
Hope: A candle lit near the coffin symbolizes the hope of eternal life for the deceased.
Modern torchlight funeral services: Today, torchlight funeral ceremonies are held to honor the deceased, bringing a sense of remembrance, respect, and hope in the darkness.
Fees
$965 (cremation) + $500 option for the torchlight ceremony
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Marie-Andrée Lemire, 2026
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Marie-Andrée Lemire, 2026
Products & Services
Cremation
Cremation is currently chosen by nearly 75% of Quebecers. There are many reasons to choose this option, including its simplicity and possibilities.
Eco-Friendly Options
Bury your loved one in one of our eco-friendly groves which involves the burial of biodegradable urns under saplings guaranteed to grow into beautiful trees. The deceased's ashes are thus returned to nature, and generations to come can gather around the growing tree, chosen from a selection of native species adapted to the area's environment.
Funeral Mass
Because we know that bereavement is an important stage of life, we are proud to offer the possibility of holding a funeral mass on the day your loved one's burial. Our pastoral team and professional musicians create a beautiful ambiance in which you may pay your last respects to your loved one. Please contact the burial department for more information.
Maintenance Requests
Whether it is a fallen, broken or dirty outdoor monument, sunken holes, crypt and niche ornament adjustments, or simple landscaping, we can tend to your request concerning your loved one's final resting place. We will contact you as soon as possible concerning fees.
Please note that you can now track lawn mowing and monument maintenance progress for the entirety of the grounds. These maps will be updated as the work progresses on a weekly basis.