The BEST of the BEST!!! If you're thinking about organizing a funeral this is the BEST PLACE TO GO, hands down!!
We were extremely saddened with the passing of my dad. The people here handled things SO WELL. From A to Z. I spoke with Isabelle, the organizer, she was super friendly and accommodated all of our requests. Then on the day of the event, they had plenty of well dressed and professional staff who showed up to the church, and expertly set up the flowers and coffin. And the coordinator on the day of the even was Jessy, and she was also AMAZING!
Everything went smoothly. After the mass and the burial, we came back to the beautiful reception hall. I was so pleased that they had 2 big screens playing the slide show that I took so long to make. Everyone loved it. Also, the food was awesome, as we got the catering package with them too. 100% these people REALLY CARE!! I will be recommending...
Read more(edited)In my personal opinion. During my visit, I saw a silver-blonde-haired woman with a black and white border collie practicing jumps over the graves. It was very upsetting to see this kind of activity in a cemetery, a place meant for peace and respect toward those who have passed away.
On top of that, the area is full of dog waste, which shows a lack of care from pet owners (The dog waste, was removed next day I walked there).
Cemeteries should be treated with dignity, not as dog parks or training grounds. I believe dogs should be banned from this site to maintain respect for the deceased and...
Read moreThis cemetery is a thoughtful and wonderful place. It is unique in that it has obtained official status as Canada's National Cemetery through bill c-17. It is also run by a non-profit foundation so you know that they are doing the work for the right reasons. It is really old and they even offer free tours once a month and have all sorts of neat programs for the schools nearby. This is as much a place for the dead then the living. More like a place where we can meet and share the beautifully tended space mutually. Honestly, I was not expecting such a great and well organized...
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