Funeral Celebrant Pre-Course Project

Pre-Course Reading Project
To complete the project you will be required to copy and paste your answers from the following links:

Government of Canada information regarding funerals

Canadian consumer handbook on funerals

Bereavement authority of Ontario consumer guide

Please answer the following questions by midnight on the Friday before your course. There is no pass or fail, but submission of your answers is required for admission to the course on Saturday morning.
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1.According to the Canada.ca site, under the heading 'Embalming' first bullet point, what are reasons a family might choose embalming?
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Embalming may not be a necessary procedure. However, you may wish to consider it for open-casket services and/or it may be legally required when the deceased needs to be transported over long distances.

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2. When may embalming be legally required? Refer to the Canadian Consumer Handbook heading 'Embalming: Extra or Essential, 2nd paragraph.
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In most provinces, embalming is legally required in some limited instances when transferring remains by air or otherwise to another province or territory, or out of the country, unless embalming is contrary to religious beliefs.
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3. According to the Bereavement Authority of Ontario’s (BAO) Consumer Information Guide, under 'Terms you Need to Know', what is meant by ‘final disposition’?
Correct Answer
Burial, cremation, or alkaline hydrolisis of a decedent’s body.
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4.The following questions are from the Canada.ca site. What is recommended that you keep in mind before spending a lot of money on a casket, and what alternative sources for caskets or urns does it mention?Refer to 'Caskets', bullet points 2,3,4.
Correct Answer
Think carefully before spending more than you can afford. Consider asking a trusted friend or relative to accompany you when you decide which casket to buy.
A casket is not needed for cremation but the crematory may require the use of a cremation container.
Caskets and urns that are homemade or bought from specialist retailers can be much cheaper than those offered by the funeral home. However, some funeral homes may not allow outside caskets or may charge you a fee.

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5. List ways cremation can affect funeral costs and logistics. Refer to bullet points 1 and 2 under 'Cremation'.
Correct Answer
Cremation usually costs less than burial.
Some funeral homes and crematoria require that the body be placed in a cremation container that is combustible, of rigid construction and equipped with handles. You may supply your own container that meets these specifications.

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6. How does the site describe a “green burial,” and what does it advise you to check before choosing green burial or aquamation? Refer to bullet points 1 and 2 and the final paragraph under 'Other'.
Correct Answer
A green burial is an option in which the deceased is wrapped in a biodegradable shroud or placed in a biodegradable casket, then laid directly into the earth in a designated section of a cemetery. Usually, the spot remains unmarked.
Alkaline hydrolysis (or aquamation) is the process of using a water‑based alkaline to dissolve a body as an alternative to the classic cremation process.
As these methods are considered non‑traditional, check if they are a legal practice in your province or territory, and/or if they are permitted in your chosen cemetery.

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7. What information are funeral homes and cemeteries usually required to provide to families in most provinces and territories? See 'Costs to Consider' under 'Funeral Services' heading.
Correct Answer
The following services are usually included in the price of the funeral home or cemetery charges:

Moving the body to the funeral home
Using funeral home facilities
Embalming and cosmetic application
The price of the casket
Using a hearse for transportation to the cemetery or crematorium
Arranging funeral services
Registering the death and obtaining the burial permit
Preparing newspaper death notices or obituaries
Flowers, receptions, programs and publication of obituaries will add to the cost. Be sure to carefully review your funeral package to ensure that no services are included that you feel are unnecessary such as identification, embalming, a flower vehicle or a funeral coach.

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8. What are the advantages of prearranging a funeral? See 'Prearranging a funeral service' under the heading 'Planning Ahead for your funeral'.
Correct Answer
Planning ahead for a funeral offers advantages for yourself and your loved ones. Pre-arranging your funeral service allows you to have greater say in the planning, while saving your loved ones from making difficult decisions during a time of grief. Pre-arrangements also ease the financial burden by providing you the time to consider options and compare service prices.

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9. How is a memorial service distinguished from a funeral service, especially regarding the presence of the body and timing? Refer to the heading 'Memorial Services'.
Correct Answer
A memorial service is usually held without the body being present. For example, the body may have already been buried or cremated. Memorial services are most often held within a few days or weeks of the death. However, if the family and friends of the deceased do not live close by, a memorial service can be held at any place and time when all can meet.

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10. What are mausoleums and columbariums? See first paragraph of heading 'Mausoleums and columbariums'.
Correct Answer
An alternative to buying a cemetery plot is to purchase a compartment in a mausoleum (a structure, wholly or partially above ground that is designed for a casket) or columbarium (a building or wall of niches designed for the storage of cremated remains). Before signing or buying, make sure to ask questions about fees and services. 

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11. What are suggested questions to ask when considering a pre‑arranged funeral plan. See bullet points in 'Prearranging a funeral service' under heading 'Planning Ahead for your funeral'.
Correct Answer
Does the funeral home have a good reputation?
What are your payment options?
How are funds deposited into trust?
If you choose to pay in instalments, will you be charged for late payments?
What documentation can you expect to receive regarding the pre-arrangement and regarding the payment of funds in trust (most provinces require notifications from funeral services)?
Does the contract specifically describe all goods, services and fees?
Is there a plan to cover the increased cost of the prearranged service due to inflation? If so, you should compare the rates offered at various funeral homes.
Is the pre arranged agreement a guaranteed contract? Some provinces only permit pre arranged agreements if there is a guaranteed contract.
Is there a cooling-off period for you to reconsider the pre-arranged agreement and cancel it with no penalty? For more information about mandatory cooling‑off periods in your province or territory, please contact your provincial or territorial consumer affairs office.
What happens if you move? Can you transfer your pre‑arranged agreement to another funeral home if you move or for any other reason?

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12. Who regulates the bereavement sector (funerals, burials and cremation) in Canada, and where are consumers directed to find region‑specific rules before making costly arrangements? See first paragraph under heading 'More Information on funerals'.
Correct Answer
The bereavement sector (i.e. funerals, burials and cremation) is regulated by provincial and territorial authorities. Before making any costly arrangements, check with your provincial or territorial consumer affairs office for the rules of conduct and regulations governing funeral services in your region. Please note that municipalities may also have by-laws regarding their local cemeteries.

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