What is the value in viewing?

Viewing is an important time because it reinforces the reality of death. It may not be easy to do but that is okay. Viewing allows family and friends to see that their loved one is at rest and free from pain and discomfort. It gives us a peaceful memory to cherish.

Why is embalming recommended?

Embalming is important for maintaining the health and safety of the public and the funeral home staff. This procedure ensures the preservation of the body from the time of death until disposition and it allows us to create an acceptable physical appearance of the deceased for the visitation time. Certain regulations exist that makes embalming necessary if the body is to be conveyed by public transportation.

How do I get an Official Death Certificate?

British Columbia residents applying for an official death certificate must apply through a local Vital Statistics Agency. There is $27.00 charge for each Death Certificate.

What is a Funeral Director’s Statement of Death?

It is a document supplied by the funeral director that can be used as proof of death in most cases. It contains the name and age of the deceased, the place and date of death, and the name and address of the funeral service provider. It does not include the cause of death.

Are You Competitively Priced?

At Oliveira Funeral Services Ltd. We dedicate ourselves to serving families well. This not only means we strive to assist them in putting together services that will be meaningful to them, it also means we strive to do so in such away as to make things affordable and value added. When some one you love passes away, you don’t want to have to worry about whether or not you are getting the best price. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding our fee and those of our competitors. We honor all Memorial Society Contracts.

How do you make funeral Preplanning?

It is not a difficult or complicated task. Simply call our office and make an appointment or come by for a tour and cup of coffee. There are no fees for preplanning consultation. We provide price quotations on all our products and services without cost or obligation. Preplanning can be made at our Funeral Home or in the privacy of your own home. Your wishes will be recorded in writing and retained on file until needed.

Who Preplans a funeral?

People of all ages.Family members or an executor who is responsible for the care of someone in a nursing home or extended care facility.Family members who are caring for someone terminally ill.Anyone can consider preplanning.

What are the advantages of making Prearrangements?

Peace of mind and the assurance that your wishes are recorded.Preplanning provides an opportunity to ask questions and to get clear and concise answers on all aspects of the funeral.Personal choices can be considered and economic decisions made without emotional stress.Relieves family members of difficult choices at time of death. Preplanning is a practical idea that makes sense.Funeral Preplanning is every bit apart of sensible estate planning as Making a Will is or signing a personal directive.

Can a Preplan funeral be prepaid?

Yes, it’s your choice.Based on the last five decades, we know the cost of cemetery and funeral arrangements will continue to increase. Prepaying allows the costs to be frozen at today’s prices.Payment can be made in installments.You can also Pre-plan without payment.

If I choose to Pre-pay my funeral what Prepayment options do I have?

With a Pre-Need Funeral Trust Plan.Payments can be made by single payment or up to 5 year installments.(with interest free Payments) The funeral home must deposit your funds in trust. The accrued interest growth is applied to any cost increase when the services are required.

What happens when a death occurs at home?

If the death occurs unexpectedly or suddenly, the family should immediately contact the local police and inform them. The Coroner’s Office will be notified by the police and a Coroner will come to the place of the death to investigate the death. The deceased will then be transported to the nearest hospital for further investigation. After their investigation has been completed, the deceased will be released into the care of the funeral home selected by the family.If the death has been anticipated and the deceased was under a physician’s care, it is not necessary to contact the police. The family should advise the attending physician of the death and have the doctor complete a medical certificate of death. The family can also contact a funeral home of their choice to arrange for the transport of the deceased to the funeral home. The funeral home staff will then proceed to the residence and transfer the body to the funeral home without delay.

What happens when a death occurs in a care facility?

If an anticipated death occurs in a care facility, the attending physician will be notified and asked to complete the medical certificate of death. After the physician has signed the medical certificate, the care facility will notify the selected funeral home and they will come promptly to the deceased’s room at the care facility and transport the deceased to the funeral home.The family will have many options to consider following the death of their loved one so it is wise to consult a funeral director and determine the needs and wishes of the family. Consultation with a funeral director prior to the time of death will provide the family with information that can ease some of the burden faced when a death occurs. It also allows the family to supply the care facility with the name of the desired service provider so that the hospital can contact the funeral home as soon as possible following the death.

What happens when a death occurs while away from home?

When a death occurs away from home, it is preferable to contact a funeral home in the area where you wish to have the funeral service and interment. It will be more cost effective if the funeral home deals directly with a funeral firm in the place of death, rather than the family making the arrangements. After contact with the family, the funeral provider can then proceed to the place of death, if it is within a reasonable distance, or they can arrange for a local funeral firm to complete the necessary preparations to have the deceased returned home. Once the family returns back to their home, the remainder of the funeral arrangements can then be made with the funeral service provider.

How Long Do You Have to Wait For Your Loved One To Be Cremated?

In BC, you will need to wait 48 hours before a deceased body can be cremated by law. This is because cremation is a final process, and you will not be able to determine the exact cause of death after the cremation is completed.

How Does The Cremation Process Work?

Most cremations take place in a crematory. After a body is prepared for cremation, it is placed in a casket and slid into the cremation chamber. Only one casket is permitted at a time. Once everything is in place, an operator begins the cremation process, and this usually takes between two to three hours. Here the temperature is raised to approximately 1,400-1,800 degrees Fahrenheit, and after a period of two to three hours, the physical remains are consumed by heat.

Can I Watch The Cremation Process?

This may be possible with sufficient notice. You can contact Oliveira Funeral Home for additional information on rates and requirements.

What Happens After The Cremation Process?

The cremated remains are carefully removed from the cremation chamber. The cremated remains are then cleared off all metallic articles and are then run through a processor. These remains are transferred to an urn. Urns are labelled correctly with proper identification to ensure they are not misplaced or misidentified. The remains are then handed over to the family.

Is Cremation Becoming More Common?

Cremation has become the more popular over the past 2 decades. It may be due to cultural or religious requirements. In comparison to burial, cremation may be a less expensive option. Some people view cremations as being a greener option than burial.

What Can You Do With The Cremated Remains?

There are several different things that people choose to do with the cremated remains. You can keep the urn in your home, scatter the cremated remains on land or water, bury it in a cemetery plot or any other option.

Is Scattering Cremated Remains Illegal in B.C?

In British Columbia, cremated remains do not come under the laws and regulations for burials or cremations. If you plan on scattering the cremated remains on somebody else's property, you will need prior permission. You may scatter the cremated remains on water but make sure that it is not a marine park.You may have questions about Cremating a loved one and we’ll try our best to answer some of them for you below. If you have any additional questions, please contact us at Info@oliveirafuneralhome.com.

Eugene Lingan Bahia - Oliveira Funeral Home

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Bahia – Eugene Lingan

Born in Cotabato City, (Philippines) passed

away peacefully on June 19, 2011 in Surrey,

BC at the age of 33. He will be lovingly

remembered by his Wife Joanna, Son’s Eugene

Paulo and Julian Gabriel, Parents Pedro

(Praxedes), Sister Maria Teresa (Roland),

three Nieces Aj, Tiny and Grace. Viewing

7:00pm Friday and Sunday June 24 and 26, 2011

at Oliveira Funeral Home 2657 Shaughnessy St.,

Port Coquitlam. Mass of Christian Burial will be

celebrated 10:00am Monday June 27, 2011at

Our Lady of Good Counsel 10460-139^th St.,

Surrey, B.C. Interment to follow at

Gardens of Gethsemani Catholic Cemetery.

“

Date :30 Nov -0001

Tribute :(A Wife's Eulogy To Her Great Love) My Bambam--- A Great Man. Let me start by saying this quotation One cannot choose how one's life begins. But one can choose to face the end with courage and dignity. And thats what My husband did. I never thought- I'd be so blessed to be married to one. He is my love- my one and only love- the love of my life... He is full of life that everyone that surrounds him Feels this positive energy he brings. A man with a big heart who helps others in need with out hesitation. A funny man who makes me and others laugh every single day. He is the father of my children- my best friend- my protector- my shoulder to cry on- my partner in crime- our provider and Pau-Pau- JuJu and I MISS HIM SO MUCH! I met Eugene on January of 2003 in the Philippines. I remember how handsome he was and then he asked me to set him up on a date with one of my friends. At the back of my mind- i wish for him to ask me out. Little did I know--- It was really me he wanted to date all along. After two years- we got married and got pregnant for the first time... We were so happy but just on the first trimester we lost our 1st baby and my husband was the only one who was able to console me... He always make everything seem better. I knew from the start he was my God sent... I miss the way he calls me Bambam. I miss our movie dates- our adventures- our family trips- taking pictures of him and our boys- I miss the way he say how beautiful I am even though I haven't taken a bath for days. I miss driving him to SFU so he could ride his bike and how really happy I made him every time I drove him up there. He always play with the kids even though he is so tired from work. He never fail to kiss us good morning and goodnight. And say- I love you each day-- with all smile on his face. Our children are so lucky to have a father like him. He always put our needs first than anything else. I am very thankful- I have Paulo and Julian. He has left me very special gifts and I will cherish them forever and take the best care of them. I don't want to disappoint him. Our children gives me so much joy at this time that I am grateful to the Lord that I am not alone in this journey. I am sorry too- he has left me behind early but it is the will of the Lord and I have learned to accept it. He has touched so many peoples lives with his battle with cancer... He fought hard- stayed strong and positive despite all the hardships of several Surgery- Chemo-therapies- radiation and all other side of effects of his medicines... he truly is an inspiration... He is love by all--- that I am so thankful- I am surrounded by all of them at this trying time. On his last few weeks on earth- we spent it at Surrey Memorial Hospital and at the Hospice at Laurel Place. He was visited by dear family and friends and he was so happy to see everyone and was so overwhelmed by it. He made sure he showed how much he love his Mommy Praxy Bahia and Papa Pete- and Sister Maria- and nieces AJ- Tiny- and Grace. He said sorry for whatever he might have done. And- he always made sure he will give everyone a kiss before they leave and tell them how much he loves them. Not a day goes by that he didn't say I love you. Even on his last day on earth he said I love you. He even slept on our bed at the hospice three days before he died... He said- Even if God takes him when the time comes we just call out his name and he will be there. Paulo always ask about his dad... He still prays at night to make Papa feel better. While Julian thinks his dad is just sleeping... I- Thank him for sharing his wonderful family- relatives and friends with me... Thank you Mommy Praxy- Papa Pete- Teng- Roland- AJ- Tiny and Grace for treating me as your own when I have no other family in here. To Bambam's Singer Valve Family- thank you so much for treating us as your family too- To his Team BFF thank you for riding on his honor- I want you to know how proud he was when you formed the team. Thank you to all our relatives and friends who came all the way from all parts of U.S. And Canada. I am sure he is so happy to see all of you here. I thank my husband for all the laughter- the good times- for all the things he taught me- shared with me- and prepared everything that was needed to be done. I know- he is in heaven and it gives me comfort knowing he is in the hands of God and no longer in pain... I will make sure our children will never forget him. Pau-Pau- Ju-Ju and I will miss him forever. And We will always love him forever and ever. Until we meet again. To my Bambam- I love you sooo much. Please help us continue his legacy through Team BFF on raising funds for Cancer Research. So that- one day they may find a cure and no other family should ever go through this again...

Joanna Paula Bahia

Date :30 Nov -0001

Tribute : I know for certain that we never lose the people we love-even to death. They continue to participate in evry acts-thoughts and decisions we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love. To EUGENE What a wonderful person you are and there's 2 things that will always remind me of you as long as I live.................................... a snow shovel and dandelions. Rest in peace! To JP -Pau and Ju We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief.We send you thoughts of comfort. LOVE..................... Kuya Bong- Ate Jenny- Jenna and Adrian

GENUINA GENNY BARROSO AYENTO

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