Cremation
Cremation Services
Cremation is chosen by approximately 75% of individuals in our province as a practical and cost-effective alternative to traditional burial. At Pine Box Funerals, we offer compassionate and professional cremation services to meet your needs.
In Alberta, regulations require that the deceased be cremated in a rigid, leakproof container, such as a cardboard box or plywood tray. Cremated remains are returned in a simple cardboard box unless an urn is purchased or provided.
Planning Ahead
It’s important to consider where and when your family will place the cremated remains. Thoughtful planning can provide comfort and clarity during a difficult time.
Cremation Products
Urns and other cremation products are available to suit your preferences. A provided or custom-crafted urn should accommodate approximately 550 cubic inches, roughly the size of a 5-lb bag of sugar.
Some questions to guide your decision-making:
What will be the final resting place of the remains?
Do you prefer one urn or multiple urns for family members?
Are keepsakes or memorial jewelry meaningful to you?
Will the remains be scattered, and if so, where?
We offer a range of cremation and urn options, including:
Batesville Catalogue – Quality urns and keepsakes
Imperial Group Urns – A variety of elegant designs
Custom Wooden Urns – Handcrafted by local artist Ken Hawtin
Scattering Cremated Remains
In Alberta, there are few restrictions on scattering cremated remains in provincial parks or Jasper National Park. For detailed guidelines, visit: Alberta Parks - Scattering Cremated Remains
It’s important to note that scattering remains is irreversible. Many families find emotional significance in retaining a portion of the remains, so consider this decision thoughtfully.
At Pine Box Funerals, we are here to provide guidance and support as you plan a meaningful and personalized farewell.
Pine Box Funerals. The name and logo seemed appropriate for a nature-loving adventurous soul. So, in the numbing midst of a sudden deep loss, I called that number. Bonnie Hoffmann then guided me gently through the end of life process that was required. She patiently and professionally explained how she could help us with required documentation. Then she compassionately reviewed the options available during a global pandemic that drastically restricted funeral arrangements. Being several provinces away, our remote phone communications provided comfort as we eventually found the humour in this unprecedented situation. Bonnie went above and beyond as she learned more about our father, seeking out locally handcrafted wooden urns and making special arrangements for the next segment of his journey back to Nova Scotia. Allowing a complete stranger into such a private life/death experience should feel awkward. It didn’t. Kindness always prevails.
— Darlene MacDougall
