Services
Commonly Selected Funeral Services
A) Funeral Service in Chapel or Church with Visitation 2-4 and 7-9
B) Funeral Service in Chapel or Church with Visitation one hour prior to service
C) Memorial Service - Funeral Service in Chapel or Church with Visitation one hour prior to service ~ no casket present
D) Direct Disposition (immediate Burial or Cremation)
Description of Services
The above packages may include all or some of the following:
Professional and Staff Services:
The Services of a Funeral Director and assistants to supervise the visitation and conduct the Funeral. Includes, but is not limited to, consultation and assistance with the planning of the funeral service by a licensed Funeral Director. This may include co-ordination of the initial transfer from place of death, obtaining vital statistics, scheduling with clergy, musicians, cemetery and/or crematorium, reception facilitator, coroner and other necessary contacts, preparing and placing death notices. Overseeing all other staff functions necessary to implement the arrangements such as clerical and accounting support, 24 hour telephone answering, chauffeurs, receptionists, parking lot attendants and custodial staff.
Registration and Documentation
The completion of all pertinent documentation, the provision of eight Proof of Death certificates, completing and filing Provincial Registration forms and procuring necessary documents and permits. Information pertaining to the arrangements is maintained on file for future reference.
Preparation and embalming
The vascular embalming and preservation of the deceased, for the purpose of completing funeral, religious and cultural rituals. Torrance Funeral Home & Chapel Limited requires professional embalming, if there is to be public viewing.
Other care and preparation
Disinfecting and dressing of the deceased and placement in the casket or cremation container.
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Facilities for services
The use of the facilities of the chapel or visitation room for the funeral service at Torrance Funeral Home & Chapel Limited. The preparation for the funeral, including the arrangement of the casket and/or urn and floral tributes in our chapel, church, or other location. Lounge facilities are also provided. When the service is held at a church, additional staff and equipment are required, which offsets the use of our facility charge.
Facilities for visitation
The use of and the organization of the visitation room, including arrangement of casket and/or urn, placing of floral tributes. The service of a Funeral Director, receptionist and assistants to supervise the visiting hours. Lounge facilities are also provided during the visiting hours. Suggested visiting hours are 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Facilities to embalm/prepare/shelter remains
Included are the facilities to prepare and embalm the deceased. A designated area is provided for sheltering of the remains until the visitation, funeral service, or transfer to cemetery/crematorium.
Removal and transfer (within 30km)
The use of a specialized vehicle, and equipment as well as appropriate staff to facilitate the transfer of the deceased from the place of death within our service area. (Mileage charged one way after 30km).
Funeral Coach
The use of this specialized vehicle includes the transportation of the casket from the Funeral Home to the cemetery/crematorium or to the church or other place of service (within 30km). Used in Packages A and B or at your request.
Funeral lead/Clergy/Service vehicle
The use of this vehicle is to lead the funeral procession in a safe manner, transportation for the Clergy, obtain required documentation, deliver flowers to the cemetery/crematorium as well as local churches, institutions and the family residence. This vehicle may also be used to transport the deceased to the crematorium/cemetery in Packages C and D.
Reception Facilities
The use of a room for up to 100 people, coffee and tea provided and hostess services. Selected refreshments are available at various prices.
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Burial vs. Cremation
When planning your funeral, burial or cremation is one of the last decisions that needs to be made. The most meaningful part of your service is the service itself. With cremation or burial, either option will still allow you to have a service of your choice, visitation or no visitation, open or closed casket, or religious or non-religious service. Contrary to popular belief, cremation is not always the least expensive option. In the Parry Sound area the cemetery costs are relatively inexpensive compared to larger cities making burial a more viable option.
For more information about burial or cremation options, please contact us at
1-705-746-4664 or e-mail steve@torrancefuneralhome.com.
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Tompkins & Heels Monuments
Torrance Funeral Home & Chapel Limited is proud to be representatives of Tompkins & Heels Monuments. We have a variety of different styles and sizes of monuments on site to help you select a personalized memorial for yourself or your loved one.
For expert advice about monuments or to make and appointment with one of our Tompkins & Heels representatives, please call us at 1-705-746-4664.
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