cremation

• N.S. funeral home has crematorium licence suspended after mix-up with hospital security

  The suspension at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens in Sydney begins on April 28. The home is owned by former Nova Scotia MLA David Wilton,

  Canada

  Apr 21
  
• Researcher at Western University finds quicker way to track provincial death statistics

  Gemma Postill's novel approach for tracking provincial death statistics shows the COVID-19 pandemic impacted mortality rates in Ontario, both directly and indirectly.

  Health

  May 19, 2021
  
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• ‘I lost my baby twice’: Calgary woman says daughter’s ashes were scattered without her consent

  A grieving mother who lost her newborn baby is sharing her heartbreak. She says her daughter's cremated remains were spread in a park without her consent.

  Features

  Apr 8, 2021
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• Saint-Bruno residents protest plans for crematorium development

  Residents in Saint Bruno are fighting plans by a funeral home to expand their operations and build a crematorium, in spite of a recent court decision supporting the project.

  Environment

  Mar 7, 2021
• Ashes of cremated person found along popular hiking trail in Vernon, say RCMP

  Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are hoping to return the remains to the next of kin.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2020
• How to protect yourself when planning a funeral

  Industry experts say asking questions is one way consumers can protect themselves when going through the funeral planning process.

  Consumer

  Feb 13, 2020
• Shift from casket interment to cremation changing Regina cemeteries

  Fewer people are choosing traditional casket interments in Regina cemeteries.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2019
• Father’s ashes stolen from Sicamous storage locker: RCMP

  Police in the Shuswap are appealing for the return of cremated ashes "no further questions asked."

  Crime

  Nov 14, 2019
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• A green death: Is human composting or natural burial for you?

  A U.S. startup wants to turn your body into mulch in the latest push to find more eco-friendly alternatives to a coffin burial or cremation.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 2, 2019
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• Bag of cremated remains stolen from East Hamilton home in break and enter

  "The family is not pursuing charges. Their concern is for the return of their loved one."

  Crime

  May 16, 2019