Burial

Burial of a deceased person can only take place in British Columbia at a property designated “Cemetery” by provincial and federal statute. Our funeral directors can assist you in selecting an appropriate burial site in Greater Victoria. Price of plots vary depending on which cemetery you select.

Funeral Service:

The advantage of choosing a traditional funeral is that it follows a familiar pattern so families will know what to expect. A traditional funeral can make it easier for families and friends, because there’s an established etiquette for the different stages of the ceremonies involved.  These stages may include:

• Calling hours or visitation
• A formal or informal service in a funeral home or church
• Procession to escort your loved one to a cemetery
• Earth burial or entombment of the casketed remains in a cemetery plot or mausoleum crypt

Funerals are an important step in the grieving process and offer an opportunity for survivors to confront death and honour a life lived. The funeral gives surviving family members and friends a caring and supportive environment in which to share thoughts and feelings about the deceased. Many experts agree that the funeral is the first healthy step in learning how to cope with the loss of a close friend or family member. Funerals can be sad and emotional but many bereavement counsellors believe that grief shared can be grief diminished. They believe that people who go through the funeral process recover sooner than people who deny or ignore the death.

Graveside:

If you are not having a formal memorial service or funeral, having a graveside service still allows family and friends to gather at the final resting place to complete the life journey together. This act of respect provides emotional closure for those in attendance.

McCall’s will assist you by selecting the burial plot in the cemetery of your choice. We will also make all the specific service arrangements with the cemetery staff. To arrange a burial service or if you have any additional questions, call today to speak with a member of our staff. You can reach us at 250-385-4465.