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Kawartha Aquamation

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What is Aquamation?

Water-based Aquamation is a method of final disposition. Aquamation does in hours what nature does in months and years as part of nature’s course when a body is laid to rest. Through a combination of water flow, temperature, and alkalinity, we accelerate nature’s process of tissue hydrolysis to return the body to its natural form.

We find that many families are grateful to have a choice, and some prefer a process that does not use fire or flame. Many believe this to be a gentle option, and value the decreased carbon foot print it leaves.

With Aquamation, an individual body is gently placed in a container that is then placed in a sterile stainless steel vessel. A combination of 95% water and 5% alkali (sodium and potassium hydroxide) are used, in the process of tissue hydrolysis. These alkalis are safe for the environment and are the same alkalis that are used in many common household products.

Upon the completion of the process, the water is returned to the ecosystem via the normal wastewater treatment facility. The Aquamation process produces a completely sterile solution of amino acids, sugars, nutrients, salts, and soaps in a water solution. These are all by-products of natural decomposition.

Aquamation preserves approximately 20% more remains of your loved one. These remains are 100% safe, pathogen and disease free, and consist simply of bone material (calcium phosphate). Families may keep the Aquamated remains in an urn, inter them in a grave or niche, or scatter them in a special place.

Why You Should Consider Aquamation

Many people believe that Aquamation is an extremely environmentally-friendly choice because there are almost zero emissions admitted into the atmosphere during this process.

Many families who are concerned about the environment believe this to be a gentle process and prefer this process because no vapourized mercury emissions and no filtration or abatement systems required. Mercury from dental amalgam is contained and recycled, not vapourized.

Furthermore, caskets are not burned, which protects our natural resources and produces a decreased carbon footprint.

Finally, by-product (effluent) is safe with no harmful chemical or microbial contamination.

Please feel free to peruse our aquamation information page which covers commonly asked questions.

Why Choose Us

Highly Experienced Owner

Kawartha Aquamation is owned and operated by John Cunningham, who has been a Licensed Funeral Director for 25+ years. Beginning with his great-grandfather, Louis Nicholas Phippen, John’s family has provided funeral services for the people of Ontario for four generations.

John provides aquamation services through both of his funeral homes, Ashburnham Funeral Home & Community Alternative Funeral Home, because he believes in offering families an environmentally-friendly choice when it comes to body disposition.

Locally Owned and Operated

We are not owned by a multinational funeral conglomerate. All decisions are made at the community level and we are able to respond to local needs and conditions immediately. We also strive to support and promote many of the quality businesses in our Peterborough community.

No Commissioned Sales People

Making end-of-life arrangements can be stressful enough. We are committed to helping families select the services they want without any sales pressures.

Call Us Today

We welcome the opportunity to answer all of your questions about whether aquamation is the right choice for you and your family. We are ready to help you in any way that we can, so call today.

Community Alternative Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd.

Funeral Homes Cremation Funeral Pre-Planning & Funeral Insurance Green Funeral Services & Green Burial Aquamation

Serving Families in Peterborough, Ontario, and Surrounding Areas

Welcome to Community Alternative Funeral & Cremation Services. If you would like to learn more about planning a funeral, (either pre-planning or planning at the time of your loved one’s passing), please feel free to contact us at any time by phone, email, or in person.

What Makes US Different

Cost-Effective Funeral Services

We are owned and operated by John Cunningham, a fully licensed funeral director for since 1985. He believes families deserve choices regarding funeral arrangements, as much as at any other time of life. That’s why, in 2004, he opened Community Alternative Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd. on Hunter Street, just west of the bridge.

“I had worked at other funeral homes in the past and I could see that while there were a number of good funeral homes, there just wasn’t a lot of choice for families when it came to the cost of funeral services.” said Cunningham, who owns the business with his wife, Heather, a local teacher.

“We are a full-service traditional funeral home that provides families with an alternative to the traditionally high cost of funeral services. Until we opened, there just wasn’t a lot of choice.”

Highly Experienced Owner

John has been a Licensed Funeral Director for 25+ years. Beginning with his great-grandfather, Louis Nicholas Phippen, John’s family has provided funeral services for the people of Ontario for four generations.

Locally Owned and Operated

We are not owned by a multinational funeral conglomerate. All decisions are made at the community level and we are able to respond to local needs and conditions immediately. Our caskets are manufactured locally, and we strive to support and promote many of the quality businesses in our Peterborough community.

No Commissioned Sales People

Making funeral arrangements can be stressful enough. At Community Alternative, we are committed to helping families select the services they want without any sales pressures. We encourage you to research funeral home costs and services before you make any decisions. To assist you with your research, we offer our complete price list on our web site, you may obtain a copy at our location, or we would be pleased to mail you information.

Call Us Today

We welcome the opportunity to answer all of your questions and to be there for you during this difficult time. We are ready to help you in any way that we can, so call today.

Thorne Funeral Home

Funeral Homes Cremation Funeral Pre-Planning & Funeral Insurance

Faithfully Serving Families in Cannington, Ontario, and Surrounding Areas

We are a family-owned and operated funeral home that takes care of families from all walks of life. Families come to us because they know that we have years of experience and that we are leaders in our profession.

We are a full-service funeral home, so whether you want a more religious funeral service, or something a little bit different, we’re here to help you and your family have a beautiful ceremony that truly honours the life and legacy of your loved one. We promise to listen to your needs and to help you create a healing experience for all who attend the service.

We Offer a Full Range of Services

We are able to help you with everything that you are looking for when it comes to funeral planning, including:

Cremation
Traditional Funeral
Life Celebration Services
Funeral Pre-Plannning
Memorial Flowers
Memorial Jewelry

We believe in transparent pricing. Whether you want a traditional funeral service, life celebration service or cremation only, we have a package that’s right for you and your family.

Please review our prices and packages. We’d be happy to answer any questions that you may have.

We Have a Dedicated Chapel

For those families who do not wish a formal church setting, we offer our Thorne Memorial Chapel that has been beautifully designed to accommodate your guests comfortably and conveniently during your loved one’s funeral service. Our chapel provides a dignified setting for family, friends, and the community to gather together and pay tribute to the deceased.

Call Today, We’re Ready To Help You

We’d welcome the opportunity to care for you and your family, just like we have with countless other families. If you’re looking for a funeral home that’s dedicated to excellence in service, and that has the highest integrity, contact us today.

Wagg Funeral Home

Funeral Homes Cremation Funeral Pre-Planning & Funeral Insurance

Faithfully Serving Families in Port Perry, Ontario, and Surrounding Areas Since 1846

We Offer a Full Range of Services

We are able to help you with everything that you are looking for when it comes to funeral planning, including:

Cremation
Traditional Funeral
Life Celebration Services
Funeral Pre-Plannning
Memorial Flowers
Memorial Jewelry

We believe in transparent pricing. Whether you want a traditional funeral service, life celebration service or cremation only, we have a package that’s right for you and your family.

Please review our prices and packages. We’d be happy to answer any questions that you may have.

Feel Comfortable in Our Beautiful Facilities

Our facilities are beautifully appointed and designed with your family’s comfort in mind. We provide a lovely environment in which to share treasured memories and stories of your loved one. If you choose Wagg Funeral Home, you have access to our:

Convenient + Free Parking: Ample parking is available both in our paved parking lot beside the funeral home and on the surrounding streets for over 200 cars less than one block from the funeral home.
Gorgeous Chapel: Located within the funeral home, our McDermott-Panabaker Chapel is available for those families who do not wish to have a formal church setting.
Comfortable Visitation Rooms: Our visitation rooms have been tastefully decorated to ensure comfort and serenity at the time of a loss. Designed to be flexible in their use, our visitation rooms can accommodate everything from a traditional period of visitation, to a more contemporary memorial visitation, or to a private family service.
Cozy Dining Area: Our Heritage Room is a relaxing place to meet with family and friends and enjoy hot coffee, tea and an assortment of other refreshments. This room can also be used for a reception after the service.

We encourage you to take an online tour of our funeral home. Our home is yours and our staff will ensure that your relatives and friends are treated with the hospitality that you would extend in your own home.

Call Today, We’re Ready To Help You

E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services

5.00 (5 reviews)

Funeral Homes Cremation Funeral Pre-Planning & Funeral Insurance

Serving Families in Covington, LA, and Surrounding Areas

We are a full-service funeral home, on-site crematory and cemetery that serves families from all walks of life on both the North and South Shores of Lake Pontchartrain.

Families come to us because they know that the Fielding Family has years of experience and that we are leaders in our profession. Our facilities and grounds are beautifully appointed and designed with your family’s comfort in mind.

We are experts in creating a funeral as unique as your loved one’s life. It’s important for us to take the time to acknowledge the uniqueness of the deceased: the individuality of their personality, and the uniqueness of their life’s journey. Not just for them, but for you; it affirms the relationship, and leads to healing after loss. Honoring their life is truly an act of love – for the both of you.

We also offer ongoing grief support. You can access online counseling services, join in group grief support, or watch our interactive videos, anytime: 24/7. No matter how you feel at this moment, you have our commitment that you’re never alone.

We Offer a Full Range of Services

We are able to help you with everything that you are looking for when it comes to funeral planning, including:

Cremation
Traditional Funeral
Life Celebration Services
Veteran’s Services
Funeral Pre-Plannning
On-site Cemetery
Customized Headstones, Plaques and Monuments
Flowers and Gifts
Grief and Healing Support

We believe in transparent pricing. Whether you want a traditional funeral service, life celebration service or cremation only, we have a package that’s right for you and your family.

Please review our prices and packages on our website. We’d be happy to answer any questions that you may have.

Areas We Serve

Covington, Mandeville, Madisonville, Abita Springs and Folsom areas of St. Tammany Parish.

Call Today, We’re Ready To Help You

The Alpha Society Inc.

5.00 (1 review)

Funeral Homes Cremation Funeral Pre-Planning & Funeral Insurance

We are a Cremation Services Provider Serving Burbank, CA and Surrounding Areas

Under new ownership, The Alpha Society is here for your cremation needs. We will provide you with valuable information to help you fully understand the options that are available. You can take all the time that you need to arrive at a decision that feels best for you and your family. We believe in empowering the families that we work with to make informed decisions, and in understanding and respecting your choices.

If you choose to work with us, we promise you, as we do with each family that we serve, the highest level of:

Professional Excellence: We guarantee that we will exceed all of your exceptions, including providing you with all of the necessary official paperwork that’s required by the State.
Courtesy and Respect: We will always treat you and your family with caring and kindness. You can also rest-assured that we will strictly adhering to the final wishes of your departed loved one, as well as you and your family.
Accurate and Reverent Attention for Your Loved One’s Remains: We will take the utmost care of your loved one’s cremation remains. We will also ensure that you are given your loved one’s remains in a timely manner, and that it is secured in a beautiful urn of your choice.

Our affordable cremation services start as low as $795. Contact us today for an obligation-free consultation. We’re ready to help you in any way that we can.

Sparrow | A Contemporary Funeral Home

5.00 (5 reviews)

Funeral Homes Cremation Celebrants Death Doula Green Funeral Services & Green Burial Funeral Pre-Planning & Funeral Insurance

Serving Families in Brooklyn, NY, and Surrounding Areas

Sparrow is a full service contemporary funeral home in New York City with service offerings ranging from the traditional to the unique. Located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Sparrow is a gorgeous, light-filled and peaceful space, with a team of staff that are compassionate, thoughtful and thorough.

Our Beautiful and Contemporary Facilities

Our funeral home is unlike anything that you’ve seen before. It’s a modern, light-filled home that’s been designed with your family and friends in mind. We want our home to be a place that feels peaceful and comfortable for everyone who choses us, an honor that means so much. Our facilities include:

Two modern-designed ‘celebration rooms’ that provide an elegant space for a ceremony to honor your loved one’s life and legacy.
Comfortable lounge area for you to meet with family and friends.
Retail store with a careful curated collection of beautiful products to help you celebrate your loved one’s life, as well as care for yourself during your healing journey.

Services that We Can Help You With

We are here for you every step of the way, from the final days of life when you’re saying “goodbye,” to after a loved one has passed. Here are ways that we can support you during this difficult time:

Before Passing:

Exit Party: An Exit Party at Sparrow allows someone with a terminal illness to celebrate with their family and friends before they die. An unforgettable way to say “farewell”.
Death Doulas: We work with experienced death doulas to help your family care for a dying loved love.

After Passing:

Let us help you design a ceremony that truly captures your loved one’s life and legacy. We are experienced in creating unique, one-of-a-kind ceremonies, including:

Celebration of Life Services
Memorial Services
Traditional Funeral Services
Veteran Memorials, Funerals, Cremations
Green Funeral Services

Other Types of Services That We Offer:

Cremation Services
Mortuary Services
Burial
International Shipping

Call Today, We’re Ready To Help You!

Sparrow is a full service funeral home in NYC offering memorials and funerals from the traditional to the unique, as well as direct cremation. Each person’s needs are different, so please don’t hesitate to reach out and let us know what you need. We’re here to help you 24/7. If someone has died at home please give us a call at 212-920-5422. If you don’t feel like speaking to someone right now, you can email us at info@sparrowny.com and we will respond within the hour.

We promise to be with you every step of the way, so contact us today.

Drayton Memorial Cremation and Funeral Services

5.00 (1 review)

Funeral Homes Cremation Funeral Pre-Planning & Funeral Insurance Celebrants

Why You Should Choose This Funeral Home in Drayton Valley, Alberta

Owners Colleen and Mike have years of experience planning unique and memorable events. Whether you need help planning a funeral, wedding, or simply need a gathering space, our team is committed to bringing fresh ideas, new traditions, and a high level of personal service to our community.

Our mission is to make Drayton Memorial Celebration Centre, with their newly renovated facility, a special place for all of the important events in your life.

Spring Creek Mortuary

5.00 (6 reviews)

Funeral Homes Cremation Funeral Pre-Planning & Funeral Insurance

A History of Serving Families in Springville, Utah, and Surrounding Areas

We understand what a difficult time you are going through. The loss of a loved one can be overwhelming, with so many details to attend to.

At Spring Creek Mortuary you will find a highly experienced and compassionate team who are ready, willing and able to carry the burden of funeral planning for you, so that you don’t have to. Families that we’ve worked with have expressed to us just how good it feels to have the level of support that we provide.

We also promise that we will do everything in our power to provide funeral services at the lowest prices in the area, to further reduce the burden on you and your family. We treat you just like we would our own family.

Call us today to talk about how we can help. We’re here for anything that you need.

Our Beautiful, Full-Service Facilities

Full-sized Chapel
Reception area
On-site parking
Wheel-chair access
Casket Choices

Services and Products that We Can Help You With

Traditional Funeral Services
Celebration of Life Services
Cremation Services
Veteran Memorials, Funerals, Cremations
Mortuary Services
Caskets

Areas That We Serve

Springville
Mapleton
Provo
Spanish Fork
Palmyra
Salem
Payson
Orem
Lindon

Call Today, We’re Ready To Help You!

Funeral planning can be a difficult process and the easiest way to know what to do next is to give us a call. We will help you understand what options are best for your family. Then we will take care of everything and you, with your family, will be able to focus on the most important things, rather than worrying about planning and logistics.

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Ashburnham Funeral Home & Reception Centre

5.00 (1 review)

Funeral Homes Cremation Funeral Pre-Planning & Funeral Insurance Green Funeral Services & Green Burial Aquamation

Serving Families in Peterborough, Ontario, and Surrounding Areas

Welcome to Ashburnham Funeral Home & Reception Centre. If you would like to learn more about planning a funeral or grief support, or you’re just looking for general information on funeral arrangements, please feel free to contact us at any time by phone, email, or in person.

Services and Products

We offer five types of Service Packages, outlined in our downloadable price list, which is available on our website. They include:

Immediate Cremation or Burial
Graveside Funeral Service
Memorial Service
Memorial Reception
Traditional Funeral Service

What Makes Us Different

Experience: We are owned and operated by John Cunningham, who has been a Licensed Funeral Director for 25+ years. Beginning with his great-grandfather, Louis Nicholas Phippen, John’s family has provided funeral services for the people of Ontario for four generations.

Locally Owned and Operated: We are not owned by a multinational funeral conglomerate. All decisions are made at the community level and we are able to respond to local needs and conditions immediately. Our caskets are manufactured locally, and we strive to support and promote many of the quality businesses in our Peterborough community.

No Commissioned Sales People: Making funeral arrangements can be stressful enough. At Community Alternative, we are committed to helping families select the services they want without any sales pressures. We encourage you to research funeral home costs and services before you make any decisions. To assist you with your research, we offer our complete price list on our web site, you may obtain a copy at our location, or we would be pleased to mail you information.

Call Us Today

We welcome the opportunity to answer all of your questions and to be there for you during this difficult time. We are ready to help you in any way that we can, so call today.

Assuralife | San Jose

Funeral Pre-Planning & Funeral Insurance Life Insurance

A New Way to Meet Your Unique Coverage Needs for Life and Funeral Insurance

We understand the emotional and financial stress that comes along with funeral and end-of-life planning. Your family shouldn’t be burdened by funeral or medical bills on top of grieving a loss. That’s why Assuralife is your partner during the final expense life insurance buying process.