Pricing

Our Simple Cremation Service is designed to offer families straightforward and dignified arrangements for their loved ones. We believe in making this process as transparent and stress-free as possible through our commitment to keeping things simple, dignified, and affordable. Whether you're considering preplanning or require immediate assistance, Cremation Alternatives is committed to providing compassionate, professional and respectful care of all final arrangements.

Should you need any further information or explanation, please contact us and we will gladly answer all of your questions.

Direct Cremation Service

Consultation and coordination of services

Professional consultation with a licensed director, and co-ordination of all steps throughout the cremation process, including services and supplies provided by us, as well as those provided by third-party suppliers.


$285.00

Transfer from place of death

Using an unmarked service van. Additional mileage fees apply beyond 80 km.

$295.00


Documentation

Completion and filing of all documents necessary to carry out the services and supplies requested, including Municipal Death Registration, Coroner's Cremation Certificate. Provision of 10 Proof of Death Certificates - issued by Cremation Alternatives.

INCLUDES AFTERCARE PACKAGE - Cancellation of CPP / OAS, Processing CPP Death Benefit / Survivors Benefit and Aftercare Checklist.

$295.00


Basic preparation of remains / Care of remains

Identification confirmation. Pacemaker, jewelry, personal effects removal (if applicable). The shrouding and placement of the body into a cremation container.

$220.00


Cremation Container (Casket) – Fluteboard/Wood

by McKay Memorials Inc. (other selections available)

$190.00


Transfer to and from crematorium /​ return remains to family 4-5 days

Using an unmarked service van. Includes shipment of cremated remains.

$145.00


Itemized Total $1430.00
HST $185.90


Coroner’s Fee

This fee is charged by the coroner for issuing a certificate that allows cremation to take place.

$75.00


Cremation Fee

Cremation Alternatives acts as an agent for several providers. The fee shown is that of South West Crematoriums Inc.

$644.10


Municipal Death Registration Fee

$30.00


Bereavement Authority of Ontario - Consumer Protection Fee

$30.00


Total Cost for Direct Cremation Service

$2395.00

To view our full selection of memorial products, including urns, caskets, and keepsakes, click here.

You may contact us at any time, we will walk through the next steps and all details.

To get started, please complete the information form and email it to info@cremationalternatives.com