It was sad to bury the closed ones so funeral homes can make a big difference on the transparency…read moreof cost and the details of the actual service. Once I found out my brother's autopsy was done , we've arranged a meeting with the funeral home. I got the email for things to be pre-filled and the costing PDF so I was well prepared of what's available. We clarified the cremation process and paid for the service. We were in and out within 1.5 hours. As painful as it was emotionally, at least the arranging of the service was painless. Hopefully I never have to use their services again, but for people who needs a funeral home, this place is well established.

I would've written a review about this place last year, but I was still grieving the loss of two…read morebeloved grandparents 19 days apart. At the time of writing this review, I've been to three funerals at Elgin Mills Funeral Centre. The first was pre-COVID-19, where the service and the burial was very well conducted. The staff were extremely professional and well mannered. Honestly, nothing to complain about. The second funeral was during COVID-19 in the winter, where only 10 people were allowed to gather outdoors. Everyone else would have to remain in their cars and watch from there. It was a simple funeral, where the casket was brought to the burial spot. There was a moment of silence, then bowing to respect the one gone. Afterwards, the casket was lowered into the ground and then buried. The official funeral is OVER. Everyone else watching in the car were able to come out and offer their respect in groups of 10. Again, nothing much to complain about this experience. The third funeral was 19 days later, and my family decided to do the exact same thing as the second one, since it was with the same extended family. THIS TIME, we encountered some issues. We hired pallbearers, because there was only a limit of 10 people at the funeral, but hired pallbearers don't count, which is good if you're short on people to carry the casket. ONE of the pallbearers that we hired parked her car RIGHT by the road of the burial site. I can understand that she probably wanted to get out as soon as her task of carrying the casket was finished BUT for family members who were ACTUALLY THERE for the funeral, we could not see the funeral from our car. What the pallbearer did got noticed by the funeral director, but he couldn't get her to move her car until AFTER the casket was brought up, which was super frustrating because it broke the solemn mood. I believe the funeral director and the funeral centre need to train their employees better on WHERE to park their cars. Especially with COVID-19 and how there's a limit for how many people can gather, getting a good view from the car is important. They need to take a lesson from Tina Lee, CEO of T&T Supermarket, who teaches her employees to park FAR from the entrance so that customers are able to get the best parking spots. Also, in the third funeral, I did NOT appreciate how one of the employees stepped on the casket as it was being lowered. THAT AIN'T COOL and SUPER DISRESPECTFUL. Instead of using your feet, USE YOUR HANDS to adjust the casket placement! FINALLY... recently, when visiting my grandparents' grave, we brought two flower arrangements to honour them. We haven't got the tombstone for the grave yet as it takes time to get it made. TWO WEEKS LATER, when we were back... the flower arrangements were destroyed with tractor marks seen over them. HOW DISRESPECTFUL!!!!! I know we got a lot of snow, but it doesn't mean you could just run the tractor like whatever. Like seriously, just because they're dead and you don't know them doesn't mean other people didn't love them when they were alive. Please treat the dead with respect!!! From all of these experiences with Elgin Mills Funeral Centre, I could only offer 2 stars to this place. I neither recommend nor not recommend them. Just meeeehhhh... Only one word of advice: If you are coming here for a funeral, make sure you have a STERN TALK with the funeral director on how he runs his staff BEFORE the funeral.

Today we were here for my husband's grandmother ceremony. The staff here were so helpful to provide…read moreall we needed. His grandmother was a Buddhist. The highland could help to arrange Buddhist chanting, they could also help to arrange the makeup artist for her. It was a really smooth funeral for the family to say goodbye to her. They would also travel all the way to the cemetery and help us complete the entire closing process. During the process, it filled with so much tears, but still had a warm goodbye, even though the staff made some mistakes, and we understood that.

We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Philip Cheng and the entire team for…read moretheir outstanding support during a very difficult time for our family. Philip demonstrated exceptional professionalism and deep knowledge throughout the entire process. More importantly, he showed genuine care and thoughtfulness toward my aunt's family, which brought us great comfort. Every detail of the funeral service was handled with sensitivity and respect. We were especially touched by the kindness shown to my uncle, who uses a wheelchair. Despite the wet and muddy conditions, Philip and the staff went above and beyond to carefully assist him, ensuring he could move through safely and have the opportunity to personally say his final farewell to his beloved wife. This act of compassion meant more to us than words can express. The arrangements were well-organized, smooth, and incredibly helpful, allowing us to focus on remembering and honoring our loved one without added stress. We are truly grateful for the guidance and compassion shown to us. Thank you again to Philip and the team for your dedication and heartfelt service. Highly recommended.

REVIEW OF OUR FAMILY'S EXPERIENCE AT HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC FUNERAL HOME…read more I have been asked if I would be willing to provide a Review of the experience that my family had when we made our funeral arrangements with Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home for the funeral of my wife this past week. I would be very happy to provide a Review of our experience with the funeral home staff and personnel who assisted us at this most difficult time. Organizing a funeral where many people in our family were not living in Toronto is a difficult thing to do. But we were so fortunate to have assigned to our funeral two outstanding funeral directors: Ms. Marie Montes and Mr. Liam Belch. Marie spent hours with me in the funeral home as we went over together the structure and process of organizing the funeral for my wife. And she provided insightful commentary on other important issues pertaining to the funeral, such as what type of flower arrangement I should choose for my wife, and what an appropriate verse for our Prayer Card for the deceased should convey to those who are left behind to mourn her loss. Throughout the entire time that Marie was with me, on every occasion she displayed her professionalism, compassion and sensitivity to our family's needs at this most difficult time in our lives. The day of the funeral and interment was an especially difficult day for me as a husband, and I want to express my deepest gratitude to both Marie and Liam for the incredible kindness and support they extended to me personally on that day. Some Reviews have made the claim that Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home charges higher costs for their funerals than do other funeral homes in Toronto, or Ontario. Research conducted by this Reviewer suggests that the evidence does not support this claim. The reality of the matter is that in 2026, the average funeral cost in Ontario depends on the type of service. A traditional funeral usually costs between $9,000 and 15,000 or more before cemetery costs. A full Toronto burial can reach $19,800 or more when funeral home fees, transportation, a casket, cemetery plot, interment charges, and monument are included. Based on this data, Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home is not charging more for its funeral services than other funeral homes in the city of Toronto (Average Funeral Costs in Ontario and Toronto 2026). Therefore, if any Catholic in the city of Toronto is thinking about having their funeral at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, I cannot highly recommend enough the staff and other personnel at this funeral home. You will be treated with compassion and care during this most difficult time in your life.

You are supposed to have everything cleared off the burial site by April 1st or they throw…read moreeverything in the garbage. My husband was buried less than a year ago my family is in Europe I am a senior and trouble walking I told the cemetery to please hold off throwing out the beautiful cross the family put money together to buy. But when I called today they basically said too bad, rules have been the same for years. They have no heart its all about money. Hopefully someone will go through the garbage and use the beautiful cross that was for my husband. Its terrible they did it to everyone whoever could not make it, you could not make arrangements everything garbage. What a sin, I thought this was a catholic cemetery.

If there were more stars to rate, I would select them. What a fabulous team…read more Imagine the stress of planning a wedding... in 3 days... well this is the level of planning needed for a funeral - and all on 1/8 of one's brain power! - trying to make decisions in the grieving stage is like trying to plan it on a rollercoaster, there's just only so much processing power, and SO much going on. Jill is extremely professional and compassionate. They are happy to handle as much or as little as you want. Whether it be facility, flowers, food, brochures, order of service bulletin, at a church, at their hall, at some of each, at none. Like a genie your wish is their command. Small or extravagant they are happy to do both or either - with the same level of professionalism. Lots of options for every price range. They also did the go-between communication for the cemetery, and have contacts for all the churches in town, and know all the right people to connect with, including the newspaper. They are just as happy if you want church to provided sandwiches or you to provide your own flowers, but if you'd rather not, they can do that too. Skwarchuck was wonderful with my family, and so accommodating and gracious with our extended family and friends at my mom's and sister's funerals. Never missed a beat, never dropped a ball, anticipated all and every need (such as does the deceased wear glasses? and added them such that the visual experience is how we know to see the person). They provide a handbook for after the funeral such as who to call to change information (Banks, insurance, gov't... and other places like elections Canada!) Pre-Planning - I would HIGHLY recommend... we thought all along my father in law wanted to be cremated and here when we asked him, he wants to be buried! They were excellent at pre-planning for my own father, they make it very neutral so no one feels bad, actually it's a huge relief, now that family doesn't have to bear the burden, and can just focus on the moment itself and not the 1000 details of a funeral, never-mind contacting all the family & friends. 1000 thank you's Skwarchuck Bradford location for taking such good care of my family. xoxo

From the owner: Skwarchuk Funeral Homes provides comprehensive funeral arrangement services for residents of…read moreBradford West Gwillimbury and surrounding areas. We'll take care of all the details, including funeral planning, burial arrangements, cremation services and funeral preplanning. We handle funeral services for all faiths and customs. For more information, please contact Skwarchuk Funeral Homes.

I can't say enough good things about Matt and the team at Legacy Funeral and Cremation services…read more After my dad died, my family and I felt overwhelmed and were referred to Legacy by our Minister for help with all the next steps that come following the death of a loved one. Matt met with us personally and walked us through the process, helping us with each step. He was so professional and knowledgeable. We didn't feel rushed, and at no point did he try to upsell us. He listened, he made suggestions, and he and his team members were all so kind when we would call back with questions or needing clarification or further assistance. The death of a loved one is difficult and Matt and his team helped us from that first point of contact, right through to the day of the service, and even beyond when they provided follow up information and suggested resources. My family and I are so grateful for the support, the genuine kindness and the knowledgeable service we received from Legacy.

Matt and the entire team @Legacy treated our family with the utmost professionalism & compassion…read more This is an ethical business that did not try to up sell my grieving SIL on any services. They were kind beyond belief and made a dark time feel bearable. We will be forever grateful for their care!

I would like to tell everyone of mine and my sisters heartfelt experience with all of the wonderful…read moreemployees at Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary, Dignity Memorial.  Our Mother passed on the 10Th of April 2021. Our first contacts were Garrett Shull  and   Emma Birdseye. They came to transport my mothers body.  They were both so very respectful and caring with us all. They handled our mom as if she were their own. Elizabeth Mendoza ,our funeral arranger was our next contact.  Caring, knowledgeable, explained every step and organized everything. Made sure we had everything  for our meeting at the mortuary .  Where we met with Elizabeth and Larry LaCost assistant Manager Cemetery  and Anna Stemmer.    Again, very knowledgeable, Caring,  but the most important thing was the love and humanity.  Ron Grant, Service director gravesite, showed all the love and caring . All of us shared stories funny and sad. And Horacio Berumen , our maintenance gentleman, who opened and closed the Bench my mom and dad both rest in now,   handled  my folks and my family with the greatest of care. And I don't want to forget the lovely lady who is the receptionist, the first person we greet, . Last but not least,  Lilly Navas , as we stood and talked to say our goodbyes, I want to say again what a wonderful caring staff . One more thing, we do not thank all of our  funeral and mortuary employees.  All of you went above and beyond with covids  aftermath. Working 15 hours a day . Refitting freezer trucks for remains of our loved ones. And you still have your love, your humanity and grace . There is so much more I would like to say; all good. But from the bottom of my heart, from the bottom of my sisters heart we thank you and will never forget any of you. Kathleen Curiale  Vasquez Shaw  and Victoria Curiale Pasley.

I have had to go to many funerals at this cemetery and have quite a fewbfamiky members. The grounds…read moreare well keptband we have always received respectful treatment.

gates are locked at 11am on Christmas morning. people waiting outside to go see their loved ones …read more person who answered their number had no idea what was going on and couldn't offer any assistance. (probably a 3rd party answering company). everyone had to leave and couldn't get into the building

From the owner: Park Lawn LP is a group of six non-denominational cemeteries, serving the needs of all…read moremulticultural communities in the Great Toronto Area. Whether you're looking to pre-plan a final resting place, searching for information on where a loved one is buried, or you require our services now, our highly experienced Family Counsellors can review your many affordable options.

Tips: - There is site parking…read more - It's a large cemetery. Senlac Road cuts it in half. - This place offers visitation, prayer, and burial services, which is nice not having to drive a long distance after the prayer service to visit the final resting place. My best friend from grade 10 Cantonese class let me know last Friday that his mom had passed away earlier in the week. I immediately felt so sad. She was a remarkable woman who brought six kids and husband from Vietnam over to Canada to start a new life. My friend was her caretaker for several years. He is the youngest out of the six siblings. He let me know that visitation was being held last Saturday. Visitation, prayers, and funeral services were on Monday at York Cemetery and Funeral Centre. It was too short notice for me to visit on Saturday. Instead, I booked a day off to pay my respects this past Monday. My friend, like me, is a planner. I feel that if you don't plan, you're not my friend... haha! A good decade ago, he financed a plot of land for his mom's final resting place at this cemetery. He also financed a spot next to her, so they would always be together. He did monthly payments. It makes sense to not stress about it when the day comes. I used to hang out in this part of North York when I was an undergraduate. When you're young, you don't think of a cemetery in the area. Yep, it's tucked away from the craziness that is Yonge Street. I had no problem finding the cemetery. I got there on a snowy morning at 9 am. It was peaceful and picturesque as the signs clearly directed me to the funeral centre. I parked in a spot fairly close to the entrance. I didn't realize that I had accidentally parked in an accessibility spot. The snow had covered it and I didn't see the blue until the snow had melted a bit. Oops! I made oops moments as I went. I walked in. There was a man holding the door. I said hi. I didn't hear what he had said to me. He had a quiet voice. I then turned around, sensing that he was displeased. He asked me if I had heard him. It felt rhetorical. First, I had a winter hat on that covered my ears. Second, I saw a digital sign with three faces on it. I needed to figure out which one was my friend's mom and which room to go in. If I looked like a complete tourist, I was. I apologized. He should understand that folks mourn differently and get distracted. He seemed okay afterwards. I said that I was here for the middle photo. He let me know that the visitation and prayer services were in the room to the right on the photo. I did things sort of backwards. Again, I don't hang out at funeral homes often. I went into the room, lit an incense stick, and prayed while visiting my friend's mom. She looked at peace. This place did a tasteful job celebrating her life with lots of flowers, fruit, and more. I needed a washroom, so I left the room to figure it out. I asked two folks seated next to the photo. I would later get an introduction from my friend that they were his niece and partner. Cool! They helped me with the washroom directions. I was nearly at the women's when my friend came out of the men's. No matter how much time passes when we haven't seen each other, we pick up from where we left off. It happened and we chatted for a bit. I attended to my bladder. The washroom was clean and nice. There are coat rooms everywhere. This place has thought of everything. I signed the guestbook. The room where we were had coffee, water, and danish butter cookies. I appreciated the water and cookies. My friend seemed to relieved that I had come. He hung out with me as much as he could, which was sweet. Photos of his mom with family scrolled on the screen. A Buddhist monk led prayer services. Staff and the director let us know when prayers were done and we'd be heading out to the resting place. Staff were great directing the pallbearers on what to do. I liked the care that they exhibited. We all followed the hearse in our vehicles to her final resting place. It seemed like a long ride because we were going slow with hazard lights on. We crossed Senlac Road to get to section 37. This place is special. It accepts all religious denominations. You see how harmonious it is cutting through the cemetery. Greek. Catholic. Buddist. Jewish. A lot more. It was so nice. I liked seeing these huge elephant statues in one section. My friend said that there's a famous movie director buried here. Wow! The burial was efficient and tasteful. We lit incense, prayed, and put a rose on top of her closed coffin. It was a windy day (-2°C with a windchill of -12°C). When you're standing there, it feels colder. The director said that we could go into our cars and he'd let us know when to come back to pay our final respects. I stayed out with my friend. Leaving was interesting. Some paths were blocked, so I winged it with my friend next to me in my car. It's a nice cemetery. I will return to visit his mom and discover more of it. (412)

Visited the services of York Cemetery and Funeral Centre in Toronto for a relative's visitation…read more The staff were compassionate and helped guide us with clear directions. The facility was quiet, clean, and arranged in a way that felt respectful and serene. Everything ran smoothly and was handled with care. Overall, a beautiful and professional location.

Of all my years of writing Yelp reviews and sharing info on Yelp, I didn't think I would be writing…read morethis type of review, until I had to attend a funeral for a dear friend that passed away so unexpectedly :( RIP :( This funeral home is located in the outskirts of Brampton and have more than one location across GTA. At first glance, the funeral home is modern and quite large and the staff was professional, timely and compassionate. There were numerous chairs, sofas and flowers around with lots of Kleenex box everywhere. The decor of the funeral home was tastefully done and nothing loooked run down. The area looked well maintained and clean, in sad circumstance that people have to go through. They had multiple rooms and a huge sitting area that can accomodate even a big crowd. The sitting room had multple tables and tv's and the tv's inside that room also streamed the same clip that was being aired during the visitation and the funeral. They have two high tech coffee machines that grounds the beans on the spot for coffee drinks. The machine also offers alternative drinks to coffee such as teas and hot water. There were lots of stalls in the washroom to accomodate patrons. Parking lot is a good size, with the cemetary just behind the funeral home. It was snowing the whole day but the roads and the parking lot seemed to be well maintained. Staff made sure to assist you if you need help.

From the owner: Brampton Crematorium & Visitation Centre at Brampton provides facilities and comfortable space for…read morerespectful and dignified cremations. Our team is all time ready for immidiate assistance in every situation for funeral services in Brampton. We have specialized team for all religions and cremation rituals. If you need immidiate assistance for funerals and cremation centers in Brampton then call us at +1 (905) 458-2222, we are 24 hours available.