Is a funeral director necessary?

Pursuant to the laws of Ontario, it is not legally necessary to utilize a funeral director or transfer service operator. An immediate family member could complete the necessary documentation, place the deceased in a suitable container for cremation and then transport the deceased to the crematorium. A funeral director or transfer service can ably assist in these matters.  more

Pursuant to the laws of Ontario, a Funeral Director or Transfer Service Operator is not legally necessary, however an immediate family member would then have to obtain the necessary permits, place the deceased in a suitable container for cremation and transport the deceased to the crematorium. We recommend the use of a funeral director because most of us have never planned a funeral before and have no idea what is legally required. Therefore we need the help of these licensed professionals who are experienced in all the necessary procedures and paperwork. Also not all containers are suitable for cremation due to the content of the woods and glues. A funeral director knows what is acceptable and will eliminate the stress of being turned away from the crematorium.  more

Some governmental jurisdictions require a licensed person to transport a body and to obtain the necessary permits. Funeral directors are among those so licensed and are the only ones permitted to do so in some jurisdictions. Normally, the funeral director performs the same professional functions regarding cremations as in any other service. In some areas funeral directors operate crematories in conjunction with their funeral homes and are CANA members.  more