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Can I Scatter Cremated Remains In A Public Place?
It is common practice in Canada to disperse cremains in various permitted outdoor locations. However, there are some guidelines you should follow to ensure you are not working against any laws. Geo...
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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
5 Things to Do with your Loved One's Ashes
If a deceased person's wishes were to be cremated, their remains would be returned to their family after the cremation was completed. The staff at George Darte Funeral Home Service has observed tha...
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Thursday, July 14, 2022
The Importance Of A Cemetery To Our Community
Humans have built cemeteries for thousands of years and have always played an essential role in the community. Unfortunately, media portrayals have given cemeteries a creepy reputation when they ar...
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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Recommended Reading Selections for Funeral Services
For those who have lost a loved one, funeral readings are a means to share your thoughts and feelings. Various readings are utilized during memorials, celebrations of life, or funerals.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
I Have Pre-Planned At One Funeral Home, Can I Switch Funeral Homes?
At George Darte Funeral Chapel, we've seen that pre-planning one's funeral is becoming more frequent, and there are many reasons behind it. Some are adamant about how they want their funeral to be ...
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Monday, May 30, 2022
How Can You Help A Friend As They Go Through The Stages Of Grief?
We've all heard of the five stages of grieving, but it's difficult to grasp how each one affects us uniquely after we've lost someone we care about. If a close friend is struggling with a death, yo...
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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Coping With The Loss Of A Pet
Pet owners treat their animals as if they were members of their families. Dealing with a pet's death may be just as difficult as grieving the loss of any member of the family. At George Darte Funer...
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Building the Perfect Video Memorial for your Loved One
At George Darte Funeral Home, we feel that video tributes are an elegant and moving way to say goodbye to a loved one or close friend. Tribute videos serve as a visual representation of an individu...
Is Live Streaming The Future Of Funeral Services?
Today's communication technology is quite advanced, and people use it for various purposes. Professionals work from home while students take lessons online. We contact relatives and friends spread ...
How To Write An Obituary Notice
Writing an obituary could be challenging, especially if this is your first time handling this responsibility. You may find it challenging to cope with the details of your deceased family member or ...
Honouring and Coping With the Loss of a Loved One
It is critical to explore other methods of preserving a loved one's memories following their death. Coping with the loss might become a challenge for you and other relatives. However, at George Dar...
Creative Ideas for Funeral Services
Today, many individuals believe that crying and strolling around morosely when a loved one dies is unnecessary. If someone close to you lived a full life and was a highly positive individual, you w...
Can I Have a Cremation and a Visitation?
Visitation is an opportunity to say last farewells and find peace. The bereaved family and loved ones do not want to miss their final chance to view the departed. Many individuals feel that cremati...
Top Tips On Staying Safe In Public During The Pandemic
Staying safe during this period is all about social distancing and self-isolation. However, there will be occasions when you must head out of your home. It might be to get some necessities or to pe...