Monthly Archives: January 2015

Containers for Cremation

Within Ontario, a combustible container with rigid sides in good order is required to allow for a cremation. This is necessary for the health and safety of the crematorium operator.

A casket is not required for cremation. Your local funeral provider should have available a low cost plain box options. Alternatively, you may provide your own, so long as it meets the standards necessary for the safety of the crematorium operator.

Caskets for Burial

Within Ontario you have the right by law to provide your own casket to the funeral home or transfer service you may be using. In many cases it may be more convenient to select a casket from your funeral provider.

Prior to selecting a casket, your provider must provide you with a price list, detailing the caskets they have available, along with a description, and cost.

Caskets for burial may be either wood or metal.