Cremation
Our Direct Cremation Service is designed to offer families straightforward and dignified arrangements for their loved ones. We believe in making this process as transparent and stress-free as possible through our commitment to keeping things simple, dignified, and affordable. Whether you're considering preplanning or require immediate assistance, Forest City Cremation Services is committed to providing compassionate, professional and respectful care of all final arrangements.
Should you need any further information or explanation, please contact our office and we will gladly answer all of your questions.
Direct Cremation Service
Professional & Staff Services
Consultation and co-ordinating activities
Professional consultation with licensed director, and co-ordination of all activities throughout the cremation process, including services and supplies provided by us, as well as those provided by third party suppliers, such as death notices.
$285.00
Transfer from place of death
Using an unmarked service van. Additional mileage fees apply beyond 80 km.
$295.00
Documentation
Completion and filing of all documents necessary to carry out the services and supplies requested, including Municipal Death Registration Fee, Burial Permit, Coroner's Cremation Certificate and Bereavement Authority of Ontario – Consumer Protection Fee. Provision of 10 proof of Death Certificates and AfterCare Paperwork - issued by Forest City Cremation Services.
$295.00
Basic preparation / care of remains
Identification confirmation. Pacemaker, jewelry, personal effects removal (if applicable). The placement of the body into a cremation container.
$220.00
Cremation Container (Casket) - Fluteboard/Wood
by McKay Memorials Inc. (other selections available)
$190.00
Transfer to and from crematorium
Using an unmarked service van.
$165.00
Itemized Total
$1450.00
Harmonized Sales Tax
$188.00
Disbursements:
Coroner's fee
This fee is charged by the coroner for issuing a certificate that allows cremation to take place.
$75.00
Cremation fee
Forest City Cremation Services acts as an agent for several providers. The fee shown is that of Southwest Crematoriums Ltd.
$621.50
Total cost for a Direct Cremation Service:
$2335.00
Our Services Include Transportation from the Place of Death, Filing Required Documentation, Unlimited Number of Proof of Death Certificates (same day issued), Basic Mortuary Cremation Container (casket alternative), Transportation to the Crematorium, Service Vehicle, Coroner’s Fee and City Hall Registration Fee, Completion and Filing of the Canada Pension Death Benefits for Lump Sum (if eligible $2500.00) as well as filing for the Spousal Benefit.
The Cremation Fee is determined by the crematorium selected.
Financial Assistance is available to those that are eligible. We are in full cooperation with both Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and the Discretionary Benefits Program through the City of London.
To view our full selection of memorial products, including urns, caskets, and keepsakes, click here.