Available 24/7 across most of Ontario.

Keeping things simple, dignified, and affordable.

Specializing in simple cremation services across most of Ontario.

Cremation Alternatives provides an alternative to the traditional funeral home. We can make arrangements online, by phone, at your home or a public meeting place at your request — whatever your personal preference we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Two service options to choose from:

  • Online/Telephone Arrangements

  • In-Person Arrangements

Plan for peace of mind.

Pre-planning takes place before a death occurs. Decisions are made at your own pace while you are thinking clearly. It is often a great help and relief to families. Save your family additional stress at a difficult time. Our services are guaranteed at any time in the future.

What to do when someone dies.

At a hospital or nursing home

Often a nurse will guide you in the proper procedure at their hospital or nursing home. They may ask you who you would like contacted, and you may give them our name and phone number (1-833-738-6777​). We still suggest that you contact us as well to ensure all is completed properly.

If you have pre-arrangements already in place, please let us know at this time.

Expected death at home

Community Care Access Centre or CCAC (LHIN) and a registered nurse may have helped you arrange for a loved one to be cared for and allowed to die at home. When the death has occurred you can call your nurse who will come to your home to pronounce the death. You may want us to come to the home, or the nurse may call us at 1-833-738-6777​.

​If you have pre-arrangements already in place with us please let us know at this time.

Unexpected death at home

If the death is unexpected and has happened at home it is advised that you call (911). The person’s family doctor can be called, if they are available. Once emergency services has arrived they will advise you on the next steps. They might ask you what Cremation Service you would like contacted or tell you that you may call one of your choice. If you would like to use our services, please let them know that you wish for Cremation Alternatives at 1-833-738-6777 to oversee all arrangements.

If you have pre-arrangements with us, please let us know at this time.

You may contact us at any time, and we will walk you through the next steps and all details. To get started, please complete the information form below and email it to info@cremationalternatives.com

Testimonials

  • My family and I wish to thank you again for attending to my father's cremation. You and your team were professional, courteous, dignified, and understanding - everything we needed during a very difficult time. As well, your fees were transparent and reasonable. We are grateful to you for your help in making my father's final arrangements as smooth and uncomplicated as possible.

    Laura

  • Dear Shawn,

    It has been a pleasure meeting you under the circumstances. We met Bruce today as he brought my dad home and he was extremely compassionate and professional. Thank you again for looking after our amazing dad for us. It means the world to us.

    Sincerely,

    The Family of Robert

  • Thank you sincerely. I have sent your name and number to a few friends and family to put in a safe place for their loved ones in the future. We truly appreciate how efficient and professional you and your service has been. Thanks again.

  • My dad wanted nothing more than what I got from you guys and I really appreciate your candor and awareness of that. Very grateful to all of your team for being strong enough to put on the hats that you do. It's an honourable task.

    Thank you so much and feel free to forward this to your co-workers, as they should be encouraged and aware of the great service they provide.

    Steve

  • I have to say, you've been really wonderful to work with… I will be in a position to mention my experience with your business and will gladly recommend you.

  • Thank you for taking such good care of me and my fathers ashes and thank you for your patience with me. You have been kind to me and good to me. I will remember that.

  • Thank you, Shawn. You have been incredible and we appreciate your professionalism is outstanding. We are so grateful to have been referred by Bob to you.

  • Thank you so much! Bruce was here and very personable. My husband and I will certainly use your services when our time comes.

    Thank you so much for everything so far.

    Christine