Articles & Guides

How to find a deceased person's SIN in Ontario and Quebec

How to find a deceased person's SIN: check their last tax return, T4 slips or RRSP receipts, or the executor can ask Service Canada for it.

Coroner cremation certificate Ontario vs Quebec rules

Ontario requires a coroner's cremation certificate for every cremation: $75, usually 24 to 72 hours. You don't pay for a coroner's autopsy.

Quebec

Death in a CHSLD: what happens next in Quebec

After a death in a CHSLD, a nurse confirms it and asks you one thing: which provider will take your parent into their care. Here's what follows.

Ontario

Financial help to pay for cremation in Ontario

Financial help to pay for cremation in Ontario: who to call in Toronto, Peel, Ottawa and 7 more areas before you sign, plus CPP up to $5,000.

Ontario

Burial plot cost in Toronto (2026): prices by cemetery and what's actually included

A Toronto burial plot costs $2,900 to $81,000 by cemetery; Ontario city cemeteries $2,500 to $5,000. See each 2026 price list and extra fees.

Cremation payment plans in Canada: what's actually possible

Cremation payment plans are rare at the time of death. Here's what works instead: estate funds, death benefits, and what borrowing really costs.

How long can a body be kept before cremation?

How long can a body be kept before cremation? Ontario sets no limit. Quebec regulates it by the hour and the degree. Where your loved one is now.

Understanding cremation certificates: what they are and how to get one

What a cremation certificate is, what it contains, how it differs from a death certificate, and how to get one in Canada.

Scattering ashes in Canada: what's legal in each province (2026)

Yes, scattering ashes is legal across Canada. No federal ban exists. See the rules for each province, where you need permission, and what to avoid.

Are prepaid funeral plans protected in Canada?

If the funeral home goes out of business, your prepaid money should be safe in trust or insurance. See the Ontario and Quebec rules, and how to check

Can a power of attorney pre-plan a parent's cremation? (Ontario & Quebec)

Can a power of attorney pre-plan a cremation for a parent who can no longer decide? What you can do now in Ontario and Quebec, and what waits.

Ontario

Prepaid cremation plans in Ontario: costs, coverage, and how to pay (2026)

How much do prepaid cremation plans cost in Ontario? Compare coverage, monthly payment options, and the legal protections on your trust funds before

Ontario

How to apply for the CPP death benefit in Ontario (2026): who qualifies and how much you get

Apply online through My Service Canada Account or with form ISP1200. The benefit is $2,500, up to $5,000 with the 2025 top-up. Who applies first, and

Quebec

Death certificates in Quebec: how to get copies, costs, and what you need (2026)

Death certificate in Quebec: registration takes 30-45 business days, then it's from $31.75 online via DEClic. Copies needed and how to apply.

What happens to a joint bank account after death in Canada

Is a joint bank account frozen when one owner dies in Canada? Usually the survivor keeps access through right of survivorship. Here's what to do next.

How to put ashes in an urn (and what to do with the bag)

How to put ashes in an urn: most families leave the sealed bag in. When to take it out, where the ID disc goes, and what a niche needs.

Can you bury ashes in an existing family plot?

Yes, you can usually bury ashes in an existing family plot. Who must sign, what the cemetery charges, and how Ontario and Quebec differ.

Keeping ashes at home: what you need to know

No Canadian law makes it illegal to keep a loved one's ashes at home, in any province, for any length of time. What the rules say, and where to keep

Ontario

The 12 best celebration of life venues in Toronto & the GTA

12 celebration of life venues across Toronto and the GTA, compared by capacity, area and catering policy, plus how to handle food. Call 24/7:

Sympathy and condolence messages: what to say when someone passes away

What to write when someone passes away: 75+ condolence and sympathy messages for cards and texts, plus French phrases like « mes sincères

The 5 stages of grief: what to expect after losing someone

The stages of grief aren't a checklist. Learn what denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance actually feel like, and what helps.

Cremation outside Montreal or Toronto: how far we travel and what it costs

Yes, Cleo handles cremation outside Montreal or Toronto. Where pickup is routine, how a longer transfer is quoted, and when to go local instead.

Cremation in Vaudreuil-Dorion: a practical guide for off-island families

Cremation in Vaudreuil-Dorion: your options across Vaudreuil-Soulanges, what it really costs, and how to arrange it by phone or online.

Quebec

Cremation in Pointe-Claire, QC: costs, options, and how it works

Cremation in Pointe-Claire and across the West Island: one fixed, all-inclusive price, no hidden fees, handled from home. Call us 24/7 at