A private or public viewing of your loved one is a time for support from family and friends. It also allows you and your family to see the deceased one last time. This time can also allow family and friends who may have not been able to see the deceased some private time to reflect on their love and time with them.
Our family can arrange a private or public visitation and we can look after all services including arranging a time and date at our funeral home for the viewing, dressing of the deceased, embalming (if family requests), and make the visitation as peaceful and comforting as possible.
Celebrant Led Services
When you need our services to plan a funeral or celebration of life you can lean on our Owner/Funeral Director, George McKenzie, to assist with leading the service.
George has been a celebrant for the past 30 years and has led and spoke at hundreds of services. From small private family gatherings, to large services with over 500 people in attendance, George can help provide an intimate and comfortable environment to help honour your loved one.
"George was absolutely wonderful" - Danielle D
Simple Cremation Services
When all you're looking for is a simple cremation, our family and team can help. Our professional funeral directors will sit down with you to get all the necessary paperwork and information needed to proceed with cremation.
There are a variety of ways to remember your loved one after cremation. At Squamish Funeral Chapel we not only carry urns but a selection of keepsake urns, cremation jewelry, and memorial thumbies for families to choose from.
We have a wide variety of food to choose from with our preferred caterers. From hot food (such as meatballs, quiches, pulled pork) to simple snack trays such as sandwiches, meats, and cheeses. A family favourite is the build your own sandwich bar which includes pulled pork, shredded beef, chicken and lots of toppings to choose from. There are also the wonderful dessert trays in which our caterers can make, from sugary crepes, nanaimo bars, cakes, and cookies. Prices vary on people and menu items. We can give a quoted breakdown when arranging with us.
Attending the Cremation
When you choose cremation, we offer a family the option of being in attendance for the cremation. This is not a required service by any means but some families find comfort in being present with their loved one before and when the cremation takes place.
You can feel reassured that we can accommodate this service as we own and operate our own crematorium and our family/staff are there with you to guide you through this service.
Cremation Placement Options
After the cremation has taken place many individuals would like to have a permanent place to lay rest to their loved ones cremains. At Squamish Funeral Chapel we have many options for you to consider. Such as an internment at The Garden's Columbarium, internment into Mt. Garibaldi Cemetery, scattering ceremonies, and other options to meet your families needs.
"A Cremation Service can be what you want it to be, there is no right or wrong"
- George McKenzie, Owner & Funeral Director at Squamish Funeral Chapel
If you do decide on cremation, just remember you can still have a funeral, viewing, celebration of life, or any type of ceremony to honour your loved one. The only difference from a Burial Funeral is the means of disposition.
We encourage you to talk with our family to see how we can create a meaningful and lasting ceremony to remember your loved one.
Additional Cremation Information
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