We Can Help You in Different Situations
Clarity does not offer “service packages;” which are marketed as better deals - but really designed for business efficiency and profit. Our complete transparency on 3rd party costs, partners and products is the foundation of our customised service to all families in all communities. Facilitating religious traditions and cultural practices is an honour we hold dear and a level of service that is often “against the policies” of the corporate models.
Even with the rising popularity of cremation; approximately 75% of our business has been traditional, full-body earth burials in cemeteries. These traditional services to families have also included:
- Customary washing and body preparation by family members.
- Home visitation and viewing
- Religious ceremonies with leadership.
- Cemetery procurement and burial services.
- Off-site and community spaces.
- Catered receptions
- Live Streaming, AV, IT, production services.
Personalized Farewell Services
While we don’t offer bundles of services (Bronze, Silver, Gold) we do recognize that people like to see a possible range of costs when considering service providers. There are also some basic and essential questions for every discussion on funeral care.
Key Question: Cremation or Body Burial?
This is often an automatic response from people, based on family traditions and personal convictions. Follow your own instinct on this topic and the rest of the planning process comes clear.
- Considerations for Cremation:
- Will the body be held for visitation/ceremony or would it be direct cremation?
- Will the cremated remains be buried in a cemetery (niche) or scattered at a specific (public/crown/private) location?
If cemetery/niche >> is the space currently owned? - Will the remains be held/shared in ornamental urns; or direct disposition?
- Considerations for Body Burial:
- Will there be an open casket or visitation period?
Locations for ceremonies and receptions? - Type of casket? (wide-ranging costs.)
- Do you currently own or are named in deed to cemetery space?
- Will there be an open casket or visitation period?
Considering the wide scope of possibilities in the short list above; the costs of funeral care can also vary widely. Clarity can deliver the essential basics of “Direct Cremation” for $2,500 or scale up to full service ceremonies, receptions and travel management with budgets of $50,000+
Ultimately, these decisions are best made in conversation with us and any loved ones who wish to participate. While some people may keep their process simple and mostly online (link to PrePlan Portal) – other families have specific traditions and customs that need to be part of their grieving and healing.