Funeral Homes

• 2 hospital morgues see temporary capacity issues as Alberta COVID-19 hospitalizations climb

  The Alberta Funeral Service Association met with emergency management officers for AHS last year to develop an emergency morgue management plan.

  Health

  Sep 20, 2021
  
• ‘Unsupported grief is a real reality’: Funeral homes adapt to ongoing pandemic

  Even in a pandemic, Canadians families hope to honour their lost loved ones. Funeral homes are trying to bridge the gap COVID-19 restrictions have created for mourners.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 31, 2021
  
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• Coronavirus: Ontario funeral homes bracing for wave of memorial services when restrictions lifted

  "We're still sort of brainstorming, but one of the things that we're planning on doing is having more night funerals," said MacCoubrey, noting that would allow his funeral home to host an additional service every day. "Prior to the pandemic, we'd have maybe two night funerals a year."

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2020
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• Conversations change around death, dying and funeral planning: ‘It’s not going to bring on your demise any sooner’

  The way people discuss death and dying is changing. More people are demanding flexibility in the funeral industry, and events and websites are popping up to focus on end-of-life issues.

  Features

  Dec 17, 2019
• N.S. brings in stricter rules, harsher fines for funeral home industry after bodies mix-up

  The changes call for stiffer fines and stricter rules and what the government describes as more transparent rules around hearings, decisions, convictions, fines and penalties.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2018
• We all have to go some time, and the need for funerals connects us all

  Funerals seem to transcend every belief, culture, border and race. Mike Stafford says he finds that cool.

  Commentary

  Aug 27, 2018
• Winnipeg funeral home operator charged with forgery and fraud

  A former funeral home operator has been charged with two dozen counts of forgery and fraud.

  Apr 30, 2018
• Opioid crisis creating new workplace hazards for Lethbridge funeral industry

  One Lethbridge funeral operator says he's helping families plan memorials for overdose victims, on average, twice a month.

  Health

  Feb 7, 2018
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• Death ain’t cheap: a look at funeral costs and alternative options

  As if losing a loved one wasn't hard enough. The final tab for the funeral can come as yet another shock, especially if the death is unexpected. But there are options to help ease the burden of making decisions during times of grief.

  Consumer

  Jul 30, 2015
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• Cemeteries and funeral homes branching out into the wedding and events business

  Cemetery and funeral home operators say they're being squeezed as more people favour simpler, less expensive funeral services. They're now looking to other events, such as weddings, to add revenue.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 17, 2015