Honouring Life, Centred on Your Family’s Wishes

"Alternatives were there with a plan when we unexpectedly didn’t have a plan. From the initial phone call to the collection of my beloved to cremation and delivery, Alternatives were informative, honest, compassionate & very real people. They even did a followup call to offer condolences and to see if there was anything else they could assist with. Thank you for being so amazing in our saddest time."

"The staff at Alternatives could not have been more helpful in guiding us through the process after our father’s passing. They were patient, compassionate and effective in helping us navigate the myriad of details involved. We didn’t know what we didn’t know, and Juliana and Martin helped us every step of the way. We will be forever grateful."

"They were great. Not only did they made the transition easy. They walked me along every step with clear detail and explanation. Their website is well made with prices listed upfront. I had the pleasure of calling and needed some questions answered the person on the other end spent 30 minutes with me answering everything and giving me advice. For the open casket ceremony I had done for my farther he was presented really well and it helped me find..."

"Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services have been superbly helpful in every way with my mother’s cremation arrangements. They graciously dropped off her ashes at my doorstep and followed up after one month to ask if they can provide anything else. Thank you for your kindness."

"These caring ladies helped us after our son went to rest. Anika came to our home - explained what's next and loved on us as she guided us making all the final arrangements for Chris. When he passed, they came and took him into their care with dignity.. followed through with his cremation, and delivered his ashes and documents to us. They made this emotional time much easier for us...explaining every step with compassion."

"Annika was very helpful and even set up a meeting at my home to complete paperwork after our Mom passed away. I was thankful for her kindness and assistance in a time when I was mostly focussed on grieving."

"My experience at this point has been very positive. The contacts with Alternatives consultants has been respectful, compassionate and informative. There has been a timely response to my queries and respect for our family's planning following my mom's death."

"My husband passed away but had donated his body to UBC. UBC has arrangements with this company and I could not have been happier with the service I received. From the moment I was in contact with them, I was met with only care and kindness. We were able to arrange a viewing quickly and during our visit, we were treated very compassionately as well as being told exactly what to expect. After the cremation, we waited only 3 or..."

"Everyone here that worked with my family - Marivic, Annika, Elizabeth, and others behind the scenes - was so professional, knowledgeable, helpful and caring. Our meeting at Tim Horton’s with Annika (not the ideal place but we needed to have it here and made it work) to discuss the arrangements my mom had made was so informative, and final plans concerning the funeral mass and inurnment were made quickly with little waffling. Even though we were inundated with a lot..."

"Kristi and Elizabeth where absolutely amazing throughout the entire process and even after, they've continued to reach out to me in support. In a time of my life thats entirely full of grieving/emotions while greedy banks and lawyers have added to the difficult time, these two have been top notch and a breath of fresh air. A big thank you to the team at Alternatives Funeral & Cremation services."