When people ask about headstone types, they usually mean the shape of the stone: the top edge, the overall silhouette, the carved figures and the marker format. This guide walks through the main shapes we design and shape in…
How cremation urns are engraved, which method suits wood, metal, marble, or photos, and what to write, including Traditional Chinese inscriptions.
Granite headstones come in far more colours than most families expect. The colour you choose shapes the look of the memorial, how engraving and artwork read on the stone, and the price. As a rule of thumb: light grey is…
Choosing a casket is easier when the decision is broken into a few practical questions. Will there be a viewing? Will the casket be used for burial or cremation? What material feels appropriate? Does the size fit the person and…
How you put a name, a face, or a piece of art onto stone shapes the whole memorial. It changes how the stone looks. It also changes how long the work stays clear. I have sandblasted granite for ten years.…
When someone passes away in Ontario, the first step is to have the death confirmed. For an expected death at home, call the attending doctor or palliative team. For a sudden or unexpected death, call 911. After that, contact the…
Looking for a cemetery location first? Use Haven Casket’s Ontario cemetery map to find CCFS, Mount Pleasant Group, and Arbor Memorial cemeteries across Toronto, the GTA, and nearby Ontario communities before comparing plot prices and by-laws. This 2026 GTA cemetery…
The average funeral cost in Canada is about $7,793, based on the Seniors Choice Cost of Dying Report. This guide also uses Statistics Canada, CANA, government data, and industry sources to compare funeral costs by province in 2026. Costs range…
The most meaningful headstone inscriptions are short, personal, and true to who your loved one was, a name, the dates that bookend a life, and one sentence that says something real. Choosing those words is harder than it sounds. For…
76.7% of Canadians chose cremation in 2024, that’s 3 in 4 deaths. A generation ago, burial was the default. Today it is the exception in every major Canadian city, and the trend shows no sign of reversing. By 2029, the Cremation…
