General
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What is an urn? |
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It is a receptacle designed to hold the ashes of an incinerated body. The material selection varies from bronze, marble, terra cotta, granite or hardwood. There is also a wide selection of formats however; the interior capacity should not be less than 200 cubic inches. |
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What is a habitat cell? |
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A habitat cell is the compartment in which an urn is placed in a cinerarium. It is made of waterproof and fireproof material. It is closed by a protective panel ornamented in granite, marble, bronze or unbreakable glass. |
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What is a cinerarium? |
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It is the edifice in which the habitat cells reside, made of permanent, fire-proof materials. It can be placed in or out of doors. |
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What is an urn garden? |
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It is a special location in a cemetery dedicated to the burial and honouring of those who have been cremated. |
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Cremation
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What is cremation? |
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Cremation is the process by which the remains of a deceased person are incinerated so that they may be reduced to ashes and is accomplished by the application of high temperatures and evaporation. |
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How many bodies are incinerated at a time? |
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Just one, for the obvious reasons that the body will be recuperated by the family but also out of respect and dignity for the deceased person. |
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Should cremation have to be included in a will? |
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Yes, a last will and testament should mention a person's desire to be cremated. |
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Can we make prearrangements for a cremation? |
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Yes, it is a good idea to make arrangements while one can act with a clear head, not being under the pressure of emotion after the loss of a loved one. |
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Is a cremation certificate the same as a death certificate? |
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A cremation certificate is not a legal document and cannot take the place of a death certificate; it is the burial of a person that attests to the death of a person. |
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What is the percentage of people who use cremation? |
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In the Quebec-Outaouais region, the number of cremations has jumped from 16% in 1978 to close to 65% in 1991. |
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How long does a cremation take? |
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Between 1 1/4 to 2 hours usually. It all depends on the size and weight of the person, the type of wood used in the coffin or varying temperatures of between 10000 to 20000 degrees Celsius. A cremation oven has to be calibrated to reduce pollution with an air filter to reduce the amount of pollution in the air. |
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Cemetery
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Is embalmment obligatory? |
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Corpses that are being viewed for more than 24 hours or are viewed 18 hours after the time of death must be embalmed. |
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Can I put in a flowerbed or plant a tree with my loved one? |
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Yes. You have access to a space equivalent or larger than the monument at the front end of your plot. Only natural flowers are permitted. No decorative objects allowed. |
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What kind of flowers can I plant? |
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Please call us for the list of permissible flowers allowed by Les Jardins du Souvenir at 819-778-1515. |
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Can I have a handcrafted cross or memorial stone on my plot? |
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No, our policy only permits granite monuments. |
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Can I add personal pictures in the chapel? |
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No, for esthetical reasons, only the ceramic pictures sold by Les Jardins du Souvenir are permitted to give the chapel an air of uniformity out of respect to other visitors. |
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Do you hold annual ceremonies? |
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Yes, every year in August and September. The dates are announced in the local Outaouais-region papers. |
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The Catholic Church
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Does the Catholic Church allow cremations? |
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In July 1963, the Catholic Church made a change in their doctrine and no longer prohibits the cremation of its followers. |
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Does one have to be Catholic to benefit from your services? |
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It is not necessary to be Catholic to benefit from our services or placements. |
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