Ajax Crematorium & Visitation Centre

Ajax Crematorium & Visitation Centre Inc. is a licensed Class 1 funeral establishment located at 384 Finley Avenue in Ajax, Ontario, providing funeral, cremation, and memorial services. The centre offers traditional funerals, burial services, and various cremation options, all within a single convenient location. It is affiliated with Brampton Crematorium & Visitation Centre Inc. but operates independently with a team of licensed funeral directors serving Ajax and surrounding communities.

The business serves families in the Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Markham, and Scarborough areas. It provides customized use of its facilities for gatherings, services, and cremation at one location, allowing families to hold their events without needing to travel to multiple venues.

The centre offers a complete range of services including traditional funerals, burial services, and various cremation options. Specific services mentioned include visitation, funeral service, committal service, and funeral reception, all designed to acknowledge the deceased and support grieving family members.

The business is operated by a professional team of licensed funeral directors and staff who have been serving families for the past 7 years. They emphasize their independence and pride, noting that their location is unique and not owned by any conglomerate.

Families can get started by calling the business at 289-372-3300 or emailing info@acvc.info. The website also provides a contact form for general inquiries, and the staff are ready to assist with selecting funeral service options that hold meaning for the family.

Regarding burial costs, the business explains that fees include the purchase price of interment rights, opening and closing of the gravesite, permit fees, and maintenance costs. Additional costs may apply for special equipment like a casket-lowering device, headstone installation, and a one-time perpetual care fee.

Embalming is often suggested by the funeral home if a viewing or visitation is planned to ensure the deceased looks as good as possible for those in attendance. However, as a general rule, embalming is not legally required if the body is cared for in a relatively short amount of time.

The average casket cost is stated by the Board of Funeral Service as around $2,000. Families are encouraged to speak with their funeral director to find the most appropriate casket for their specific situation and budget.

A burial vault is described as a protective measure that ensures there is no sign of burial plots settling and protects the pristine view of the cemetery grounds. It also serves to protect the casket itself.

The process involves selecting a cemetery and burial location, choosing a suitable casket and burial vault, and providing clothing or special items for the casket. Once payment is made, the date and time of interment are agreed upon, and the cemetery grounds keepers handle the opening and closing of the grave.

A headstone or grave marker is a component of the burial process, though the specific requirement to buy one is cut off in the provided text. The business handles the selection of the most suitable casket and burial vault as part of the arrangement.

The centre provides grief support resources and obituary listings on its website. It also offers a consumer information guide and utilizes platforms like FrontRunner Professional for its operations.

The contact information provided includes the phone number 289-372-3300, fax 289-372-0141, and email info@acvc.info. The physical address is 384 Finley Avenue, Ajax, ON L1S 2E3.

The official website of Ajax Crematorium & Visitation Centre is acvc.info.