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When it comes to the anniversary of a loved one’s death, most people don’t know what to expect.  Should they do something special in commemoration? Maybe visit the final resting place? Or would it be easier to power through the day as usual in case painful feelings resurface? At Affordable Burials and Cremations, we often hear these questions from the families we serve in Toronto. Death anniversaries are powerful whether we consciously remember them or not. If it’s been a decade since you lost your loved one, the day might come and go without you noticing. If it’s the 1-year read more …

Until a loved one dies, many families in Toronto don’t know the extent of end-of-life options, including the details of cremation, traditional burial, and the selection of a final resting place. Our Affordable Burials and Cremations staff hears questions like, “Can we have a funeral even with cremation?” “Can we bury some of the cremated remains near our family plot at a cemetery and scatter some at a location that meant a lot to our loved one?” “What if some of our family chooses cremation and some want traditional burial? Can we still all be buried together?” You have questions, read more …

Time and time again, we hear from those in Toronto who’ve had this experience: After attending a burial or end-of-life celebration for a loved one, they decide it would be a good idea to express their own preferences. After all, it’s common to have more opinions about your own end-of-life tribute than you might expect. This could be opinions about where to hold the burial itself, or the location of their final resting place. What about cremation versus a traditional burial? Have you thought about having your cremated remains scattered at a location that is meaningful to you? Have you read more …

There’s an old Chinese proverb that says, “If you want to be happy for a lifetime, be a gardener.” Our Affordable Burials and Cremations staff wants to give this sentiment a new twist by saying, “If you want help healing after a loss, be a gardener.” In our own lives and through hearing stories from others, our compassionate team understands the healing that can occur through planting and curating a memorial garden in honour of a loved one who has died. Not only is this an inspirational way to pay tribute to their life, but it also provides a peaceful read more …

Family-owned businesses build their reputation by delivering on their promises. For our caring staff at Affordable Burials and Cremations, this means surpassing expectations as we serve our neighbours. As one of the few independent Canadian-owned and operated services available, our family has been serving Toronto for 3 generations. We realize families throughout the Toronto area trust our expert staff to walk alongside them during some of life’s most difficult times. We listen and we care, and our decades of professional experience help us provide an affordable alternative to the traditional funeral. Honoring a loved ones does not have to be read more …

Welcome to the new Affordable Burials and Cremations blog! If this is your first time stopping by, we hope you’ll spend some time getting to know us, including the many ways we can serve Toronto families. We’re so excited about the opportunity to interact with our friends and neighbours through this blog and on our vibrant Facebook community. We think if one or more of these four things are true about you, you just might soon be calling us your new favourite blog: 1.) If you think end-of-life planning is important. No one likes thinking about death, but we have read more …

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Affordable Burials and Cremations is proud to partner with “SecuriGene” to offer DNA preservation and Testing Services. Common Questions about DNA preservation and testing. What is DNA Preservation / DNA Banking and Testing? DNA preservation (also known as DNA banking) is the secure preservation and long-term storage of an individual’s unique genetic material. Why is it Important? DNA contains valuable information about each individual, from the color of their hair, eyes and other physical traits, to their inherited health risks, medical conditions and ancestral roots. Preserving DNA allows you to capture all of this information forever. Whether you choose to read more …