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Canadian Military Honours Canada has inherited a number of systems from the United Kingdom including an elaborate system of honours, awards and titles. These are based on the traditions of the British aristocracy and is referred to as the Canadian Honours System. In this system, military veterans are celebrated and honored for their greatness. Canadian orders have evolved from medieval orders of kinghood. Take a look at some of them: Order of Canada - This senior order was instituted in 1967 recognizes Canadians’ services and achievements for their country as well as humanity. This is mainly a civilian order, however many exceptional members of the military have been awarded this honour. Order of Military Merit - This honour was instituted to recognize the exceptional services by members of the Canadian Forces; it was created in 1972. Victoria Cross - Instituted in the year 1856 by Queen Victoria, this is the nation’s most senior award for extreme devotion to duty and bravery

Pre-Planning Your Funeral Pre-planning a funeral might seem like an intimidating process, but it is actually quite simple and quick. You just need to contact your preferred funeral home, convey your wishes, fill out a detailed pre-planning form, and finalize the plan. At Simply Cremations, we have helped several clients through this process. Most choose to plan a funeral at the end of life, but you don’t have to wait. Here are some reasons why you should start planning even if you’re healthy: 1. Death Can Happen at Any Time This can be difficult to accept but death can happen at any time. A simple accident like a fall can cause it so it’s a good idea to be prepared. Pre-planning is an easy and inexpensive process so there’s no reason why you can’t do this well in advance. 2. Your Financial Status Funerals can be expensive and can become an unexpected financial burden on grieving family members. Booking a funeral in advance can help ensure your family doesn’t have to pa

3 Common Misconceptions about Pre-Planning Your Funeral  Pre-planning a funeral is a convenient way to ensure your last journey is carried out according to your personal preferences. When people realize this option is available to them, many decide to go through with it. At Simply Cremations , we have handled several pre-planned funerals and understand the process behind it. Clients often express concern over this option because there are so many misconceptions surrounding it. Here are some common ones: 1. Pre-Planning isn’t Complicated It’s easy to assume pre-planning is a complicated, time-consuming process but that’s not the case at all. All you need to do is answer a few questions, fill out a form, and book a funeral. This barely takes a couple of hours and visits to the funeral home. Some establishments even allow clients to book one online. 2. It Isn’t Expensive Pre-planning isn’t more expensive than regular funerals. In fact, it can be less expensive if the

Selecting a Final Resting Place after Cremation Cremation is now becoming a very popular option instead of a burial. Families feel that it is a good way to lay to rest of the remains of the decedent with dignity and respect. Once a person has been cremated, it isn’t very difficult to find a final resting place for your loved one. Some of the options include: Burying the ashes- You can bury the urn, which contains the ashes either in the local cemetery or in your backyard. This gives you access to paying your respects to the departed soul when you feel like. Display the ashes - Many families place the urn containing the ashes in some place in their home. This allows the family members the chance to feel close to their loved one that is no more. Scattering the ashes- This is another common way of disposing of ashes after a funeral. You can scatter these in open spaces on your property, in the sea, lakes, rivers or wooded areas in the vicinity. You would have to take the perm

Cremation Facts, Everything You Need to Know Cremations have risen in popularity in recent years but there’s still a lot of mystery surrounding the process. Fortunately, it is not very complicated or elaborate. A cremation is affordable, straightforward, and can be a great way to bid goodbye to a loved one who has passed away. At Simply Cremations , we handle cremations regularly and are very familiar with the process. Here are some things you need to know about it: 1. The process The process is easy to understand. After the body is released to the funeral director, it is taken to the crematorium and is burned in a special chamber.  Before the burning, the mortician will remove items like pacemakers because they’re likely to explode. The burning process takes some time and after it is complete, all the remains like lingering bones, teeth fragments, etc, are collected and pulverized. These remains are called ‘ashes’ and they are stored in urns. 2. Funeral service It’s a c

Cremation: The Advantages & DisAdvantages Many people are in a quandary when it comes to making the choice between a burial and cremation and they eventually settle for the former because they are more familiar with the process and know what’s involves. But many people are now opting for cremation as there are a number of advantages to it. But before making your decision, it’s important to know what the advantages and disadvantages of the process is. Cremation- The Advantages The family doesn’t need to bury the body and only the ashes need to be buried or stored. The cremated remains of the decedent are portable and you can choose between these two options. Aside from this, you can choose to scatter the ashes or dispose of them in some other way. A cremation is an affordable option as you don’t need to buy any plot to bury the body; in most instances, a cremation costs only 1/6 th of a burial. T here is no need for anyone to rush to the funeral services as the famil