We offer other services which can be added to your arrangements.
We offer a wide selection of other services, some of which are listed below. A complete, detailed price list is available on request. Members of Memorial Society of British Columbia receive 10% discount on all products and services listed below, excluding any third party disbursements (as indicated).
Cremation fee This fee is for the cremation of your loved one. Additional charge for a Cremation Tray will apply if your loved one is greater than 220 pounds - additional $299.00. |
$395.00 |
Rush cremation fee Rush Cremation prioritizes the cremation process and your loved one will be cremated within 3 to 4 business days of receiving your loved one into our care and having received the necessary medical documentation. Delivery or pick up arrangements will be coordinated with you directly once cremation is complete. |
$295.00 |
Witness cremation fee This fee is for you and close relatives to attend the start of the cremation at our crematorium. The crematorium is suitable for no more than 10 family and close friends. This service is available Monday through Friday at 8:30am (Visitation if desired), with witness cremation 9:00 AM. |
$695.00 |
Return of death certificates and cremated remains
Additional fees for shipping death certificates and remains outside Canada is calculated on a per-case basis. |
$0.00 |
Cremation certificate A cemetery will require a Cremation Certificate for the burial of cremated remains, and you will require a Cremation Certificate for any travels with cremated remains or shipment of cremated remains through airlines. |
$20.00 |
Letter of contents If you are planning on travelling with the urn and cremated remains (for example, air), a carrier or security checkpoint will request a statement from the funeral home regarding the death, cremation and urn. A Letter of Contents is a letter from us on our letterhead informing the reader of the death, cremation and urn. You would provide this letter to the carrier upon request. |
$20.00 |
Certified copy of death certificate We include one original death certificate along with the cremated remains. We suggest an additional 2-3 death certificates based on the size of the estate. |
$20.00 |
Scattering of cremated remains by sea On your behalf, we will arrange to scatter the cremated remains at sea. We scatter by sea once a year, usually in late summer or early fall. You will receive written confirmation of the scattering, including the date and approximate location. |
$95.00 |
Peacehold Executor Assistance Package Peacehold is your complete toolkit to help simplify the complex process of final estate matters. Peacehold assists you in the accurate and timely processing of necessary forms and documents, maximizing government and corporate benefits after the passing of a loved one. Aside from probate and final tax returns, Peacehold assists you with every aspect of managing and winding up an estate. (Disbursement) |
$595.00 |
Sanitary Preparation and Dressing This service involves the bathing, disinfecting, and dressing of the deceased. |
$495.00 |
Embalming Preparation and Dressing Embalming is not required by law. This service involves the bathing, disinfecting, embalming, and dressing of the deceased. |
$695.00 |
Visitation – One Hour (for staffing and facilities) Experience an intimate viewing service in our on-site chapel, reserved exclusively for you for up to 60 minutes. Our intimate chapel accommodates up to 50 family members and close relatives, providing a peaceful space for your private gathering. This service is available Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. |
$595.00 |
Visitation – Two Hours (for staffing and facilities) Experience an intimate viewing service in our on-site chapel, reserved exclusively for you for up to 120 minutes. Our intimate chapel accommodates up to 50 family members and close relatives, providing a peaceful space for your private gathering. This service is available Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. |
$795.00 |
Basic Identification – 15 Minutes (Side Room, No Preparation, No Dressing) This fee is for the use of our on-site chapel for up to 15 minutes. This service is for confirming identification only, and for no more than 5 family and close relatives. This service is available Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm. |
$195.00 |
Lock of Hair We provide a service to keep a lock of your loved one's hair for $25 each. |
$25.00 |
Ink Fingerprints We provide ink fingerprints, attempting to capture each digit. |
$50.00 |
Splitting of Ashes We will split ashes among separate cardboard urns and/or customer-supplied urns/keepsakes/etc. There is no charge for first urn, whether supplied by Just-Cremation or by your family. |
$25.00 |
Pacemaker Removal Removal of any pacemakers |
$75.00 |
Original Death Certificate A death certificate serves as a summary of the details recorded on the death registration. Those managing the affairs of someone who has passed away must present this certificate as evidence of death when necessary, such as for the cancellation of a health card or driver's license, or for resolving matters related to insurance or investments. (Disbursement) |
$27.00 |