Traditional Funerals: Burial and Cremation
A funeral marked by respect and dignity. Our burial and cremation services are designed to offer great flexibility, allowing each family to pay tribute in a way that truly reflects the values and wishes of their loved one.
Whether you choose a traditional funeral with a viewing, a cremation, or a contemporary memorial service, our team ensures that every detail is handled with care.
Our Funeral Services
Inhumation
Burial, a classic choice for traditional funerals, provides a place of remembrance for future generations. Our services include:
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Viewing of the Body: Held in a peaceful setting, this stage offers a final moment of reflection before the ceremony.
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Religious or secular ceremony: Tailored to your beliefs, it may include readings, music, or specific rituals. These ceremonies can take place in a church, our chapel, or a symbolic outdoor location.
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Burial at the cemetery: This final moment of reflection honors traditions and allows loved ones to gather to say goodbye in a peaceful setting.
Cremation: A Flexible and Respectful Option
Choosing cremation does not impose any restrictions on funeral services. You can organize a traditional ceremony with a viewing before the cremation, or opt for a more contemporary memorial service, depending on your preferences and those of your family.
Cremation offers great flexibility, allowing each step to be personalized—whether it involves displaying the urn, interment in a columbarium, or [1] scattering the ashes in a meaningful location. This option can be adapted to all traditions and wishes, paying tribute to the loved one in a setting that reflects their values and beliefs.
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Display of the urn: A moment of tribute allowing loved ones to pay their respects.
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Options for ashes:
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Burial in a cemetery or in our columbarium.
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Scattering at a meaningful location, [1] such as a garden or a natural site.
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Preservation in a reliquary or piece of memorial jewelry, as an intimate and personal keepsake.
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Management of Administrative Procedures
Our team handles all the necessary steps to notify the Government of Quebec and its ministries of the death of your loved one.
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Registration of the death in the civil registry.
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The revocation of official documents such as health insurance cards, Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses, and firearm permits.
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Obtaining a death certificate, which is essential for administrative and probate proceedings.
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The cancellation of benefits such as Quebec and Canada pensions.
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The application for the $2,500 death benefit, the surviving spouse’s pension, and the orphan’s pension.
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Tout autre document légal requis pour l’organisation des funérailles et la gestion de la succession.
If you are coping with the loss of a loved one, we invite you to consult our detailed guide on the steps to take in the event of a death. This practical guide will provide you with all the information you need to navigate these initial steps with clarity and peace of mind.
Affordable funeral services, right in your neighborhood
No matter where you are in the region, we’re here to support you. The Marie-Soleil Phaneuf Funeral Home serves several municipalities with the same commitment: to provide compassionate, respectful support tailored to each family during their most difficult times.
Serving Your Community
We are privileged to offer our full range of services—burial, cremation, and personalized ceremonies—in the following communities:
- Sainte-Martine
- Beauharnois
- Châteauguay
- Mercier
- Saint-Rémi
- Howick
- Saint-Urbain-Premier
- Sainte-Clotilde-de-Châteauguay
- Saint-Étienne-de-Beauharnois
- Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague
We come to you so that you can go through this process with peace of mind, without worrying about the distance.
What if you live somewhere else?
If your area is not listed above, we’d be happy to check with you. We also serve neighboring areas and tailor our services to the specific needs of each family.
All it takes is a simple call
Want to know if we serve your area?
We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer your questions.
Call us at 450-427-2332—we’ll take the time to listen to you and guide you with care.
“Because every life deserves a final tribute filled with tenderness and respect, we are here to support you.”
Burial involves placing the casket in a cemetery. Cremation transforms the body into ashes, which can then be kept in an urn, placed in a columbarium, buried, or scattered in accordance with applicable regulations.
We can explain the various options available to you so that the wishes of the deceased and your family can be honored.L’inhumation consiste à déposer le cercueil dans un cimetière. La crémation transforme le corps en cendres, qui peuvent ensuite être conservées dans une urne, déposées dans un columbarium, inhumées ou dispersées selon les règles applicables.
Nous pouvons vous expliquer les différentes possibilités afin de respecter les volontés de la personne décédée et de votre famille.
Contact the Marie-Soleil Phaneuf Funeral Home at 450-427-2332.
We will explain the first steps and guide you through the process, one step at a time.
Yes, there are options available to reduce the environmental impact of a funeral. These vary depending on the services, the cemetery, and your specific wishes.
We can work with you to explore the options that align with your values.
Yes. The ashes can be divided among several containers, allowing different loved ones to keep a keepsake or place a small amount in a commemorative item.
In Quebec, identification requirements apply when the ashes are divided among several containers.
The ashes can be kept in an urn, placed in a columbarium, buried, or scattered
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In Quebec, scattering ashes must respect the dignity of the deceased and must not cause a nuisance. Rules may also apply to the chosen location. If you have a specific location in mind, we can help you explore your options.
The cost varies depending on the goods and services you choose: ceremony, viewing, casket or urn, transportation, reception, disposition of ashes, cemetery plot, and other personalized options.
We clearly outline the options and their costs to ensure we honor your wishes and stay within your budget.
Yes. It is possible to arrange a viewing before the cremation, a ceremony in the presence of the urn, or a celebration of life.
The tribute can be tailored to the personality, values, and wishes of the deceased.Oui. Il est possible de prévoir une exposition avant la crémation, une cérémonie en présence de l’urne ou une célébration de la vie.
L’hommage peut être adapté à la personnalité, aux valeurs et aux volontés de la personne décédée.
The timeframe varies depending on the circumstances and the required procedures. In Quebec, cremation cannot take place until the death certificate has been issued and at least six hours have elapsed since the time of death was certified.
Our team coordinates the formalities and explains the timeframes that apply to your situation.
