Funeral and Cremation Service Trends
The needs and expectations of our families are changing and we've responded with funeral service options tailored to these new expectations.
Two generations ago, traditional funerals
(visitation, funeral service and service at the cemetery) were common. It was what everyone expected.
But, as the demand for cremation services
increased, there has been a shift in the types of services available. Many more families are choosing cremation and holding a memorial service
afterwards. Family members and friends still came together to pay their respects to the deceased and find emotional support but they did so in less formal ways.
Today, another funeral service option, the celebration of life service, has become quite popular because there are no limits to the how, where, and when the life of a loved one can be celebrated.
Thinking About Your Funeral Service Options
The arrangements you make will be influenced by the lifestyle of your deceased family member: the time of year, your budget, and the number of people in attendance. But you don't have to think about it all on your own; we're here to help. That's what we do—it's our passion to help families celebrate the life of their loved one. Just reach out to us and let us know what you'd like, and we'll tell you how we can assist you.
Spreading Ashes in Space
For years, many families have chosen to hold ash spreading ceremonies to spread their loved one’s ashes in a meaningful place. As cremation rates have grown and more and more people are choosing cremation, companies are now offering innovative things to do with the ashes. One of the latest funeral trends to pop up is spreading a loved one’s ashes in space. There are several companies across North America that will fly the remains high up into the atmosphere before releasing the ashes across the sky.
Growing Trees with Ashes
Another emerging funeral trend related to cremation is growing a plant in the ashes. Companies are now offering urns that grow a plant out of the ashes stored inside. The plant, soil and ashes are mixed together and overtime grow a beautiful tree or plant (depending on the urn you purchase) is grown. Many find that the new life that grows in the plant represents the spirit of the deceased taking on a new form.
Crowdfunding
In recent years crowdfunding has become a cultural phenomenon and tool used to raise large amounts of money relatively quickly. The funeral industry is no exception to this with many families utilizing crowdfunding to help cover expenses. The money that is raised can be used to cover the cost of a funeral service, establish a memorial fund, or help the surviving family members. If you’re interested in funeral crowdfunding, make sure to ask your funeral director about A Helping Hand, the industry’s first funeral crowdfunding program to partner with GoFundMe.
The Rise of Funeral Preplanning
As funeral celebrations begin to put more of an emphasis on personalization, more and more people are beginning to pre-plan their services. Although funeral prearrangement has been around for many years, people are now placing the responsibility to plan a service on themselves. Not only does this funeral trend relieve your family of the burden, it ensures you are remembered the way you want to be.
Thinking about Your Funeral and Cremation Service Options
The arrangements you make will be influenced by the lifestyle of your deceased family member, the time of year, your budget, and the number of people in attendance. But you don't have to think about it all on your own; we're here to help. That's what we do. It's our passion to help families honour and celebrate the life of their loved one. Just reach out to us and let us know what you'd like, and we'll tell you how we can assist you.
Let's Talk about How we Can Help with Funeral Planning
We invite you to learn how helpful we can be. If you have any questions about our cremation services or want to know more about our Winnipeg funeral planning services – just pick up the phone and call us at 204-949-2200. If your need for our services is immediate, we ask that you contact right away.