After losing a loved one, the sorrow can be overwhelming. You might feel like there are no solutions; no ways to help ease the pain and sadness. Our caring staff at Affordable Burials & Cremations understands that coping with the death of a loved one is no easy task. While everyone grieves in different ways and on different timelines, there are coping mechanisms that can be incorporated into your daily routine to help manage your grief. Art – in whatever form that looks like for you – can be incredibly helpful for improving your mental health, especially following a difficult read more …
I’m Not Sure Cremation is Right for Me. How Do I Decide?
In many Toronto families, traditions are passed down from generation to generation. This is particularly the case when it comes to rites of passage. Think about how your family celebrates holidays, birthdays, graduations, and weddings. Chances are, there are certain foods you make, certain types of gifts you give, and even certain songs you sing. Something we have noticed here at Affordable Burials & Cremations is that family traditions often extend from life to death. Families also have special traditions when it comes to farewells, whether it’s commemorating a loved one with an open-casket visitation, a funeral service with certain read more …
How To Embrace Life During a Season Of Uncertainty
Families in Toronto understand that life changes are around every corner – some that we have control over and others that are outside of our control. With so much uncertainty recently, it’s possible you may be feeling a bit worn down and unsure of what will happen next week, next month, or next year. Uncertainty can’t be escaped or avoided, so it does us well to learn how to manage in the midst of it. Here are a few ways the team at Affordable Burials and Cremations suggests accepting uncertainty and moving forward: Realize you’ve been uncertain in life before read more …
When your Family Needs Help, Trust Our Family
“The family is one of nature’s masterpieces,” said Spanish philosopher George Santayana. It may sound like a cliché, but for good reason: Family is important. No matter what your family looks like—big or small, from the same genetic tree or related by choice—these are the people who share the highs and lows of life with you. Family is at the heart of Affordable Burials and Cremations – a family owned and operated team serving the end-of-life needs of those throughout Toronto. Every family “masterpiece” also includes a few core principles, and ours first and foremost is trust. It’s why our read more …
Why a Permanent Memorial is Always Important
More and more Toronto families are choosing cremation for a number of reasons. Traditions are loosening. Trends are shifting. Families are spreading out across the country and the world, which changes their preferences and needs. Some choose cremation because it can be a less expensive option. Others don’t feel as tied to the way their family “has always done things.” Others still are concerned about their carbon footprint and want a more eco-friendly option. We realize this is a very personal and important decision – and along with it comes the decision about establishing a permanent final resting place. We read more …
5 Ways to Help Children Remember Their Grandparents
For many children, a grandparent’s love is like none other. The security, the steadiness, the warmth – that kind of love fosters a connection that cannot be replicated. That kind of love is also why the death of a grandparent can leave a child – no matter their age – feeling stunned and lost. Our staff here at Affordable Burials and Cremations has worked with countless Toronto-area families over the years who find themselves in a state of sadness and shock when a beloved grandparent dies. While the relationship dynamics differ, the void that remains is much the same. We read more …
Creating a Meaningful Tribute on a Budget
At Affordable Burials and Cremations, it’s our privilege to serve people from all faiths, cultural backgrounds, and walks of life. It does not matter what your needs or budget are, because we are going to help you craft a tribute that is memorable and personal. They say the best things in life are free, and that’s true in an end-of-life celebration as well. It’s the level of personalization and thought you put into your loved one’s farewell that is really going to make all the difference. So once you’ve determined your budget, stick to it! We’ll help you. Here are read more …
What Happens to Social Media Accounts When a Loved One Dies?
It’s a question our Affordable Burials and Cremations staff is hearing more and more often from families we serve in Toronto: “My sister/aunt/friend has died, but their social media is still active. What can I do to turn it off?” Others have asked us what will happen to their own posts, photos, and videos after they die. Certainly, these questions and concerns are valid. For one thing, it can be very upsetting to see certain content on a page after a death or to learn of a death via social media. There is also a risk of identity theft, financial read more …
Affordable Burials and Cremations Awarded “Best Rated Funeral Provider in Toronto”
Affordable Burials and Cremations has been recognized as being one of the top 3 providers in Toronto. We faced a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes everything from checking reviews, ratings, reputation, history, complaints, satisfaction, trust and cost to general excellence and we are proud to be recognized. Our review can be seen HERE. The 50 point inspection is detailed HERE. Affordable Burials and Cremations is proud to add this to the list of acknowledgments that would not be possible without the help of the families we serve. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would read more …