Cheap funeral/cremation

[toptech]

I was asked to deal with the arrangements for a distant relative with no other family with not much funds. What would cost be to complete documents necessary and cremation? No funeral service needed.

 

[doggee_01]

speak directly to a funeral home... or two

 

[oakvilleguy]

speak directly to a funeral home... or two

Definitely shop around if you can. There was an episode on CBC Market Watch a couple of weeks ago and people were getting ripped off big time by the funeral homes.

 

[toptech]

It's hard to get a straight answer out of these outfits over the phone.

 

[malata]

It's hard to get a straight answer out of these outfits over the phone.

You can use the internet to get quotes without calling. Key is, don't have a sales rep push you to buying extras.

Try this (but shop around and compare):

http://www.affordableburialsandcremations.ca/cremation-comparison/?gclid=CNONw8mC-NICFQkMaQoda3QEHw

 

[Mr Deeds]

Im not sure but I think the government pays 2,800.00 threw Canada pension you should check into that, the cheapest Ive seen a cremation is about 1,800.00

 

[smitherz]

Here's a good starting point for basic services and direct cremation
https://basicfunerals.ca/your-options/cremation/direct-cremation-packages/

This company is not a conventional funeral home, they don't have the typical building and infrastructure to pay for. Their fees are a lot less than others.
The traditional funeral industry is a huge racket praying on families who lose loved ones unexpectedly.

Municipalities will help cover some or all expenses for residents who die with little or no money.
http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=10ac4308da628510VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD