Business NameCherished Memories Funeral Services & Crematory Inc., 591 Centennial Drive North, Martensville, SaskatoonS0K 2T0, Canada
TelephoneArea Local (306) 242-7888
TelephoneToll-Free (844) 302-7888 (24 hours per day)
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Must an obituary be published in a newspaper?

October 13, 2014 -

We publish the obituary notice on our website free of charge and there is no limit to the length of the online obituary. The publication of an obituary notice in a newspaper is a matter of your personal choice. While most newspapers control the editorial format, you have the right to limit the amount of… Read More »

May I make all the necessary arrangements in advance?

October 13, 2014 -

Yes, usually all arrangements may be made in advance. When you plan ahead, you will be able to consider the many options available. You will have the opportunity to make an informed decision about your funeral and cemetery arrangements, and the form of memorial you prefer. You will be able to make choices that are… Read More »

Is it ok to have a viewing and not a service?

October 13, 2014 -

Yes, if that is the wish of the family, then we will arrange designated times for calling hours, have the times published in the newspaper and simply add to the obituary that services will be private or at the convenience of the family. This information will make it clear to the public as to arrangements,… Read More »

What do funeral directors do?

October 13, 2014 -

Primarily they care and safeguard the deceased person until final disposition, including embalming and restorative work. A growing number of funeral directors are trained as grief counselors to help families through the bereavement process. They also arrange and provide an orderly series of events that finalize the funeral, the final disposition, and legal paperwork so… Read More »

Is cremation a substitution for a funeral?

October 13, 2014 -

No, cremation is simply a method of preparing human remains for final disposition.

Are there special cremation caskets?

October 13, 2014 -

There is a choice of very affordable cremation caskets that are completely combustible. The selection includes options from a plain cardboard container to a hardwood casket.

Can I take the cremated remains home?

October 13, 2014 -

Yes. The remains are normally placed in an urn. Most families select an urn that is suitable for placement on a mantle or shelf. Urns are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials.

Is embalming necessary for cremation?

October 13, 2014 -

No. It is your choice. It may depend on such factors as whether the family selected a service with a public viewing of the body with an open casket, or to enhance the deceased’s appearance for a private family viewing; if the body is going to be transported by air or rail, or because of… Read More »

What happens during the cremation process?

October 13, 2014 -

The casket or container is placed in the cremation chamber, where the temperature is raised to approximately 1400 degrees to 1800 degrees Fahrenheit. After approximately, 2 to 2 1/2 hours, all organic matter is consumed by heat or evaporation. The residue which is left is bone fragments, known as cremated remains. The cremated remains are… Read More »

How can I help a child deal with the death of a loved one?

October 13, 2014 -

Children grieve just as adults do. Any child old enough to form a relationship will experience some form of grief when a relationship is severed. Adults may not view a child behavior as grief as it is often demonstrated in behavioral patterns which we misunderstand and do not appear to us to be grief such… Read More »

Why should I prearrange my funeral or burial?

October 13, 2014 -

When you plan ahead, you will be able to compare the many options available. You will be able to compare the services, the products and the prices among different companies. You will have the opportunity to make an informed decision about your funeral and cemetery arrangements, and the form of memorial you prefer. You will… Read More »

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Cherished Memories Funeral Services & Crematory

591 Centennial Drive
North Martensville, SK S0K 2T0
Saskatoon and area Local - 306-242-7888
Saskatchewan Toll-Free - (844) 302-7888
Email: cherishedmemories@sasktel.net

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Saskatoon and area Local - (306) 242-7888, Saskatchewan Toll-Free - (844) 302-7888
Email: cherishedmemories@sasktel.net


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