Before the cremation
When the deceased arrives at the crematorium, the transport attendant places him or her in a cremation container chosen by the family. An identification label is affixed to the container.The body is then stored at 4°C until cremation. In preparation for cremation, the cremation technician checks that the documents authorizing cremation have been signed by the deceased’s family. He must also check that the death certificate has been signed by the doctor or coroner.
The cremation
First, the cremation technician ensures they have the right body. When everything is in place, they carry out the cremation. Once the body is in the cremator, it takes about an hour and a half to burn. Then, it takes about two hours for the remains to cool. Afterwards, the technician grinds the remaining bones to ash.
Finally, the ashes are placed in an urn. An identification token inside the urn and the cremation certificate ensure that the deceased is identified at all times.
Please check with Retraite Québec to see if you are eligible for the $2500 to cover your funeral expenses.
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Returning of the ashes
Following the cremation, an appointment is made for the ashes to be returned to the family. A representative of Services Funéraires Azur delivers the urn containing the ashes as well as the legal documentation to your home.