Comprehensive and caring funeral services
Discover our history, our values and our dedication to families for dignified and personalized funeral services.
Our packages
Pre-arrangement rates and packages
Simple cremation
$1,067
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Professional fees
Service Coordination
Preparation of government documents
Care of the deceased **
Cremation container
Cremation Service
Ash transport container
Ashes handed over to the family at the complex
Ceremony at the place of worship or the cemetery
$1,867
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Professional fees
Service Coordination
Preparation of government documents
Care of the deceased **
Cremation container
Cremation Service
Ash transport container
Ballot box procession
Funeral Director
Ashes handed over to the family at the complex
Ash Ceremony
$1777
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Professional fees
Coordination of services
Preparation of government documents
Care of the deceased **
Cremation container
Cremation Service
Ash transport container
Living room for an exhibition for 2 hours
Ashes handed over to family at complex
Ashes handed over to the family at the complex
Exhibition of the deceased in the living room followed by cremation
$3,617
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Professional fees
Service Coordination
Preparation of government documents
Care of the deceased **
Cremation container
Cremation Service
Ash transport container
Thanatopraxy (embalming)
Coffin Rental
Living room for an exhibition for 4 hours
Ashes handed over to the family at the complex
Why Choose Funeral Prearrangements?
Make Your Wishes Known at Your Own Pace
Prearrangements let you choose ahead of time the type of ceremony, cremation or burial, urn or casket, along with other details included in your agreement, without having to make these decisions under pressure.
Reduce Unexpected Decisions and Costs for Your Loved Ones
Rather than leaving your loved ones to guess your wishes while they are grieving, documenting your wishes in advance spares them from having to decide everything within a few hours, often while overwhelmed by emotion.
Plan Funeral Costs in Advance
The price agreed upon when you sign your prearrangements contract is guaranteed: it cannot be increased afterward, protecting you against rising funeral costs. This price guarantee comes from the terms of the contract signed with Actuel, and shouldn't be confused with the separate rules governing funds held in trust, which are explained below.
Our Services: Before, During, and After Loss
Before: Choose and Document Your Wishes
You compare packages, personalize your choices to suit your needs, sign the applicable contracts, then designate the person or people to notify when the time comes.
At the Time of Death: Retrieve the Contract and Carrying Out Wishes
Your loved ones simply need to contact our team. Our team locates and reviews the contract, then coordinates the services outlined in it according to your documented wishes.
After: Supporting the Family Through Next Steps
Once the ceremony has taken place, we can guide the family toward the appropriate resources for the next steps. We always clarify exactly what's included in the support Actuel provides, to avoid any confusion.
What Do Funeral Prearrangements Include in Quebec?
The Prearranged Funeral Services Contract
This contract covers goods and services related to the funeral itself: the casket or urn, embalming or cremation, the ceremony, among other services, excluding the advance purchase of a burial plot.
The Prearranged Burial Plot Purchase Contract
This second contract covers the burial or interment space for the body or ashes, as well as its maintenance. If you choose both types of prearrangements, they are covered by two separate contracts.
| Funeral Services Contract | Burial Plot Contract | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included | Casket/urn, embalming or cremation, ceremony | Burial site for the body or ashes, upkeep |
| What's protected | Amounts paid for future services, held in trust according to the applicable rules | Amounts paid for the advance purchase, generally protected in full, subject to goods/services already provided |
| What to check before signing | What's included by default vs. as an option | Exact location, reservation period, upkeep conditions |
How Are Your Funds and Contract Protected?
Funds Held in Trust
Under the rules governing funeral prearrangements in Quebec, part of the amount paid for future services is held in trust at a financial institution, kept separate from the funeral provider's assets, including in the event of bankruptcy. For the advance purchase of a burial plot, protection generally applies to the full amount paid, except for amounts covering goods or services provided at the time of purchase.
Registry of Prearranged Funeral Service Contracts
Once a prearrangement contract is signed, it's recorded in a dedicated registry. This registry allows your loved ones to locate your contract when the time comes and avoids duplicate steps.
Can Prearrangements Be Paid in Installments?
Many families prefer to spread out payment for their prearrangements rather than settle everything in a single payment.
Talk to an advisor: they can walk you through the installment options available based on the package chosen and your situation.
Comfort & quality
Our funeral prearrangement service: what you need to know
Funeral prearrangements in Quebec are divided into two types of contracts: funeral services contracts and burial contracts. At Yves Légaré, we offer attractive packages that include viewing of the body or ashes, the casket and/or urn, and burial or cremation, all of which are available as a turnkey package.
Funeral Services Contract
Includes expenses related to the purchase of goods and services: purchase of the casket, urn or tombstone, embalming of the body or cremation, ceremony, etc.
Burial contract
This is the contract that provides for the purchase of the place intended to receive the body or ashes as well as its maintenance. The price of the burial varies depending on the location and the number of years it will be reserved.
Our services
Before, during and after grief
Prearrangement
Death
Prearrangement
Death
Low-cost cremation services
Budget is an important aspect to consider when planning a funeral. Service Actuel provides information on the cost of cremation and presents its low-cost cremation packages in Quebec, all while respecting your wishes and those of the deceased.
FAQ About Funeral Prearrangements
What happens if I move?
The options available to you depend on the terms of your contract. An advisor can walk you through the options available if you move, particularly regarding transferring or adjusting the contract.
Can my family change the arrangements?
This depends on the terms of your prearrangements contract. Some changes are possible while others can only be changed with your consent during your lifetime. An advisor can clarify what applies to your situation.
Can I cancel my prearrangements?
Cancellation is generally possible but may involve fees depending on the applicable rules and the terms of your contract. It's best to confirm these conditions directly with an advisor before signing.
What funds are protected in trust?
Part of the amount paid for future services is held in trust, kept separate from the service provider's assets. Funds paid for the advance purchase of a burial plot follow separate protection rules.
Is the price really protected against future increases?
Yes: the price agreed upon when you sign your prearrangements contract is guaranteed and cannot be increased afterward, protecting you and your loved ones against rising funeral costs.
