Peace of Mind Through Planning: The Benefits of Pre-Planning Your Cremation Arrangement Today

In times of loss, the emotional journey is profound and all-consuming. Dealing with the necessary tasks, paperwork, and decisions immediately following a death can add unnecessary stress to an already difficult period. Our experience has shown us that one of the greatest gifts you can give your family is the clarity and comfort of a pre-planned arrangement. Pre-planning is not about dwelling on the future; it's about providing a compassionate roadmap for your loved ones, allowing them to focus entirely on remembrance and healing when the time comes.

A key question families often ask us is how to ensure dignity and affordability are maintained, even if prices change over time. Sensible Choice Cremation offers a straightforward solution to this: when you start your online arrangement with us today, we guarantee the current package price for a full six months. This simple act can ease the burden on your loved ones and lock in an affordable rate for the future.

Pre-planning your direct cremation is an act of love, offering both emotional and financial benefits to your family.

When you complete the pre-planning process, you lock in the current, all-inclusive package price. Our **Sensible Choice Cremation Package** is an affordable option priced at $1,525.00. This price is transparent and includes all necessary services, professional fees, disbursements, and taxes for a direct cremation, ensuring no financial surprises for your family later.

By pre-planning, you make all the critical decisions now, from the type of cremation container to your preferred urn, which may include economical options like the NewPointe Taurus for $120 or a scattering tube for $150. You also specify if you prefer additional options like a witnessed cremation (for an additional $400 for staff, plus North Toronto Crematorium's optional $295 fee) or the delivery of the cremated remains (for $50). Having these choices recorded removes the guesswork for your family during a vulnerable time.

Our goal is to keep the process simple and dignified. he core services included in the Sensible Choice Cremation Package are the non-declinable elements required to facilitate a direct cremation. The package is a simple, dignified direct cremation for one all-inclusive price.

The total price includes the core staff and administration services, the cremation fee, required merchandise, and all disbursements Key components are:

• **Minimum Services:** The minimum non-declinable services required to facilitate the disposition of the deceased. This covers the initial transfer from the place of death to our holding room, facilities for shelter, and the final transfer to North Toronto Crematorium. The Minimum Services charge itself totals $900.
• **Cremation Fee and Merchandise:** The package includes the cremation fee at North Toronto Crematorium, which is valued at $695, and a Victoriaville Cardboard Cremation Container for $150. A temporary cardboard container for the cremated remains is provided at no charge.
• **Required Disbursements (Taxes Included):** These are third-party fees we pay on your behalf. The package covers the Coroner's Cremation Certificate ($75), the Municipal Death Registration Fee ($45), and the Bereavement Authority of Ontario Fee ($30).

Pre-planning with Sensible Choice is designed to be as comfortable and convenient as possible. It is a straightforward option for those who prefer to manage arrangements online.

Families often tell us that the most stressful part of traditional arrangements is the need for immediate, high-pressure decisions. Our process is streamlined for peace of mind, allowing you to use email and digital signatures to handle documentation. By handling documentation digitally and coordinating the return of remains directly from the crematorium, we are able to reduce overhead and pass the savings on to you.

For families in Cambridge who are looking for a straightforward, compassionate process, you can Start Online Arrangement at your own pace.

Even though the process is managed online, you are never alone. A compassionate funeral director is available 24/7 to provide support, answer your questions, and offer guidance whenever you need it. This personal support ensures that the digital process is backed by genuine human care.

Navigating this journey is never easy, but pre-planning is a powerful way to care for those you love by minimizing their stress during an inevitable time of grief. By securing your arrangements and locking in the affordable rate of our direct cremation services in Cambridge, you can gain tremendous peace of mind. If you are in immediate need of services, or if you simply have more questions about securing your future arrangements, we are available 24/7 to provide guidance and support. Contact Us today to take this compassionate step.