Dressing, Viewing, and Features: Understanding the Optional Services for a Dignified Farewell

Dressing, Viewing, and Features: Understanding the Optional Services for a Dignified Farewell

When a loved one passes away, the grief can be overwhelming, yet the practical need to make final arrangements remains. Our experience has shown us that what families need most during this time is clarity, compassion, and the confidence that they are making the right choice for their loved one. At Sensible Choice Cremation, our core mission is to provide a simple, affordable, and dignified direct cremation service through our all-inclusive package.

However, "simple" does not mean "without dignity." While our Online Package streamlines the process and lowers the cost, we understand that personal, final touches are incredibly important. Many families find comfort in ensuring their loved one is prepared in a specific way or in marking the transition with a brief, meaningful ceremony. We are here to guide you through the available optional services and merchandise, ensuring every detail reflects the respect and love you hold for the person who has passed.

For many, seeing their loved one one last time, even briefly, is a vital step in the grieving process. Our standard package includes the minimum preparation of remains for safe handling and sheltering at our facility. If you desire a more personal presentation, we offer several compassionate optional services:

• Setting Features ($50): This is the gentle process of closing the eyes and mouth to create a peaceful, dignified appearance.
• Dressing ($100): If you wish for your loved one to be cremated in a specific outfit, we can carefully dress the deceased in the selected clothing provided by the family.
• Bathing, Dressing, and Setting Features ($150): This comprehensive service includes all of the above, providing a full preparation with care to present your loved one in the most respectful manner possible.

These preparation services allow families to maintain a deep connection to their loved one's physical memory, even within the framework of a direct cremation. We are proud to offer these options to families, including those in Caledon , who may not require a traditional, full-service funeral but still desire this profound level of care for their departed.

One essential consideration for the cremation process is the removal of any internal medical devices. Our general price list clearly outlines this need:

• Pacemaker Removal ($50): A pacemaker or any radioactive implant must be removed prior to cremation for safety reasons. This is a necessary step to ensure the integrity of the cremation chamber.

Although this is a mandatory technical requirement for cremation, we treat the process with the utmost sensitivity and care, ensuring all procedures are handled by our professional staff.

While the Sensible Choice Online Package is a direct cremation model, we recognize the spiritual and emotional need for a final, witnessed farewell. These services typically take place at the crematorium and offer a brief, powerful opportunity for closure.

• Staff for Witnessed Cremation ($400): This fee covers the necessary team present for the cremation witnessing event.
• Witnessing of Cremation 30 Minutes in Chapel ($295): This specific option, offered through North Toronto Crematorium, allows for a 30-minute witnessing period in the chapel. For families who find comfort in being present for the final transition, this provides a structured, private time for farewell.

Our commitment to transparent pricing means you can add any of these options without financial ambiguity. Transparency, in fact, is one of our core tenets—it allows you to focus on the emotional decisions without the stress of hidden costs. You can explore all our services further by viewing the General Price List.

The core package includes the necessary basic cremation container—specifically, the Victoriaville Cardboard Cremation Container. However, we offer several other options, which can be important if a viewing or a different aesthetic is desired:

• Vanderwagen VA-101 Particle Board Cremation Container ($250): A straightforward, economical option with a cardboard lid and fabric strap handles, suitable for immediate cremation only.
• PARTICLEBOARD CREMATION CONTAINER ($590): This container offers particle board construction with rope handles.
• CHAISE VIEWER & INSERT ($675): This includes a custom hardwood exterior and a cremation insert, specifically allowing for a brief, private family viewing of half an hour.
• THE EDEN ENVIRO ($1,190): An eco-friendly choice constructed from unfinished Poplar with a white crepe lining.
• THE DOMINION CEREMONIAL (Rental for Cremation Only, $2,190): This is a solid Silver Maple casket that is rented for a service, with a removable interior for cremation.

The selection of a container often comes down to personal preference regarding the final presentation and whether a viewing, such as the kind offered by the Chaise Viewer, is desired. It is our goal to make our direct cremation services in Caledon and surrounding areas fully customizable to your needs.

In addition to the care of the deceased, our optional services also cover various ways to finalize the arrangements:

• Delivery of Cremated Remains ($50): While the package typically requires you to pick up the remains, we can provide personal delivery to your family for an additional fee.
• Scattering of Cremated Remains ($200): We can perform the scattering of the cremated remains on your behalf, as requested.
• Staff for Graveside (Cremated Remains) ($250): If you choose to inter the urn, we can provide staff support for the graveside service.
• Staff for Graveside (Casket Burial) ($600): This fee covers the staff required for a traditional casket interment service.
• Using a Funeral Coach (Hearse) ($400): For families who desire a more formal vehicle for the final transfer to the cemetery, crematorium, or hydrolysis facility, a hearse can be selected.

Choosing a dignified farewell is a deeply personal process. Our approach is to offer the most affordable, simple path possible while ensuring that any personal, compassionate request you have can be met with the professionalism and experience you deserve. We are available 24/7 to provide support, answer your questions, and offer guidance whenever you need it.

Navigating this journey is never easy, but you don't have to do it alone. If you have questions or simply need guidance on any aspect of the arrangement process, whether it’s for immediate need or pre-planning, we are here to help. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support you.