Simple arrangements. The same exceptional care.
Cremation without Ceremony
A Simple Choice, Carried Out with Dignity
Cremation Without Ceremony offers a straightforward alternative for families who do not want a funeral or formal gathering at the time of death. While the service is simpler, the care is not. Every person entrusted to McCall Gardens is treated with the utmost dignity, class and integrity, and every family receives compassionate, professional guidance throughout the arrangements.
Cremation Without Ceremony
Cremation Without Ceremony is a simple option for families who do not wish to hold a funeral, memorial service or Celebration of Life at the time of death. This service is sometimes referred to as direct cremation or cremation only.
Although the arrangements are more straightforward, the standard of care is not. McCall Gardens provides Cremation Without Ceremony with the same class, dignity and integrity that have guided our family-owned funeral home for more than a century. Your loved one is treated with respect throughout every stage of our care, and your family receives the professional guidance needed to complete the necessary arrangements.
Choosing this option does not prevent family and friends from gathering or memorializing your loved one later. A private remembrance, informal gathering, scattering ceremony or Celebration of Life can be held whenever and wherever it feels right.
Families selecting Cremation Without Ceremony also receive McCall Gardens’ Family Aftercare service at no additional cost. Our Aftercare Concierge can provide practical guidance with many of the unfamiliar responsibilities that follow a death, including government benefit applications, pension and insurance matters, account notifications and other estate-related tasks.
FAQs
Below are some common questions that previous families have asked regarding Cremation Without Ceremony:
Cremation Without Ceremony provides for the essential arrangements and cremation without a funeral, memorial service or Celebration of Life taking place beforehand. It is also commonly called direct cremation or cremation only. A McCall Gardens funeral director will guide you through the required paperwork and decisions and explain everything included in the arrangements.
No. It simply means that a formal ceremony is not included as part of the immediate cremation arrangements. Family and friends may still gather privately or arrange a memorial service, scattering ceremony or Celebration of Life at a later date. McCall Gardens can assist if you decide that a gathering would be meaningful.
Every person entrusted to McCall Gardens is treated with dignity and respect, regardless of the type of arrangements selected. We follow careful identification, documentation and tracking procedures throughout every stage of our care. Cremated remains are kept securely until they are released to the authorized representative.
A traditional casket is not required. The deceased must be placed in a suitable rigid cremation container. Your funeral director will explain the available options and help you select one that meets the necessary requirements.
No. If an urn is not selected, the cremated remains can be returned in the temporary container provided. McCall Gardens also offers a selection of urns, keepsakes and other memorial products for families who would like a permanent or personalized container.
Cremated remains may be kept at home, buried in a cemetery, placed in a cremation niche or mausoleum, or scattered in an appropriate location. Some families divide the cremated remains among several keepsake urns or scatter only a portion while retaining the remainder. Our funeral directors can explain the options and help you consider what will be most meaningful for your family.
The timing depends on the completion of the required documentation, permits and legal requirements, as well as the availability of the crematorium. Your funeral director will explain the expected timeline and keep you informed throughout the arrangements.
Yes, creating an obituary is part of our services. Families may prepare the obituary themselves or with our assistance. All obituaries are published on our website at no additional cost to the family. We can also assist in having the obituary published in the Victoria Times Colonist or any other newspaper.
Still have questions?
We're here to help. A McCall Gardens funeral director can answer your questions, explain what is included and help you decide whether Cremation Without Ceremony is the right choice for your family.
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