What is the burial of ashes?
Burial of ashes consists of depositing the ashes of a deceased person, after cremation, in a funeral space such as a cemetery, a columbarium urn, or a natural burial.
What is the framework for the burial of ashes in Quebec?
In Quebec, the burial of ashes is governed by the Funeral and Funeral Services Act, which defines authorized places for burial and the rules concerning the treatment of ashes and urns.
Why opt for an ecological ash burial?
Opting for an ecological ash burial makes it possible to reduce the environmental impact, by using biodegradable urns and by choosing natural sites such as forests or commemorative gardens, promoting the regeneration of ecosystems.
