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.

John (Joao) Monteiro - Oliveira Funeral Home

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Monteiro – John (Joao) born in Pedreiras

(Porto De Mos) Portugal passed

away peacefully on April 09, 2008.

at the age of 86. He will be lovingly

remembered by his wife Francelina,

sons Tony, Roy (Jody), Daughter Adilia,

and 4 grandchildren Danny, Janine,

Filipe and Lauren, and 1 great-grandchild

Benjamin. A loving husband, adoring father and

dedicated friend, his boundless energy and smile

touched all those around him. His zest for life

was contagious and shined through in his passion

for music, dancing, gardening and baking.

John was a founding member and avid supporter

of the Portuguese Seniors Foundation and will be

fondly remembered by the many people whose

lives he touched. Prayers will be said 10:00am

Wednesday April 16, 2008 at Our Lady

of Fatima Parish 1423 E. 13th Ave.

Vancouver where Mass of Christian burial

will be celebrated at 10:30am Rev. Antonio

Deangelis celebrant. Entombment to follow

at Ocean View Burial Park.

“

Date :30 Nov -0001

Tribute :Para a Familia Monteiro- As minhas sentidas condolencias e pesar.Vamos sentir muitas saudades do sempre jovem tio e da forma unica e inspiradora como encarava a vida. Ainda recordo a ultima vez que falamos e a vontade dele de nos ver ai em Vancouver; parecia que- quando estavamos juntos- que as coisas ficavam mais claras- mais simples. Pena; nao deu para nos voltarmos a ver- mas sei que foi bom falar com ele e que a Isabel tenha ai estado em Novembro. Ficam as memorias- que nao podiiam ser melhores- da amizade e do prazer de termos partilhado alguns momentos. Para a tia Francelina- a Adilia- o Rui- o Antonio e o resto da familia- toda a nossa solidariedade. Isabel Mateus & Jose Janeiro

Jose Janeiro

Date :30 Nov -0001

Tribute :We wish Mrs. Monteriro Sr. and the family peace and comfort at this time. Losing a parent is a great loss indeed. We have not met Mr. John (Joao) Monteiro- but we can see his good values inbred in Adilia and Roy. May God bless you all. Peace be with you- and with Mr. Monteiro Sr. Please accept our sincerest condolences. Kind regards- Muhammad Amir and Shaheen Zafar.

Muhammad & Shaheen (SPF Precut Lumber)

Date :30 Nov -0001

Tribute :Dear Adilia: We are very sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. With our deepest sympathy- Yannie and Dougas Riddell

Yannie and Douglas Riddell

Date :30 Nov -0001

Tribute :For a family I know to be so close- it is a loss particularly hard to bear. My thoughts and sympathy go out to you all.

Anthony Averay

Date :30 Nov -0001

Tribute :My family offers our sincere condolences at the loss of your husband/father. We will always remember him for his quick smile and his love of dancing. Brian and Kathy Holt

Brian and Kathy Holt

Date :30 Nov -0001

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Daniel Ferreira & Leah Mccallum

Date :30 Nov -0001

Tribute :Dear Adilia- Mrs. Monteiro and family- Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your husband- father and grandfather. Although we did not know him personally- Adilia spoke of him often in our company with great admiration and fondness. May God surround you with his love and warm and guide you through this very difficult time. We are thinking about you. Hugs from Beth & Lindsay.

Beth Novokshonoff

Date :30 Nov -0001

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Ruth Pinder

Date :30 Nov -0001

Tribute :Our dear Adilia- Mrs. Monteiro and family- Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your husband- father and grandfather. Although we did not know Mr. Monteiro personally- whenever we were in the company of Adilia she spoke of him often- with great respect and very fondly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time and always. May he rest in peace. May God surround you with his love and warmth and guide you through these difficult times. Love from Beth & Lindsay

Beth Novokshonoff

Date :30 Nov -0001

Tribute :May the departed soul forever rest in divinity and spread sunshine of happiness through the memories left in everyone's heart during his journey amongst his loved ones.

Baljit Gill

Date :30 Nov -0001

Tribute :I am sorry for your loss- wish he lives peacefully in heaven.

Bing

Date :30 Nov -0001

Tribute :Sr. Joao Monteiro was a gentleman that I met in late 1974- shortlly after I met his son Roy- at the time I was 16 and alone in Vancouver- Canada. His words of guidance and wisdom came to me in the same manner as he would word them to his own sons and daughter- over the years I learned more about Sr. Monteiro by getting to know his children. The work ethic values that Roy- Tony and Adilia have would only have come from someone like Joao Monteiro- if the world had more people like him- it would be a better place. We pray that his soul rest in God's hands and his family have the strenght to deal with his passing. FF

Francisco Faria

Date :30 Nov -0001

Tribute :Dear Adilia- Celina- Tony and Roy I know that words cannot describe the huge loss that you have just endured with the passing of John. He was a kind and loving father and husband blessed by all your love to him. I wish I had more time to know him but destiny does not wait. He was at peace with his destiny and with what he accomplished in life. I am sure that you will all carry his legacy for the rest of your lives and that his loving memory will forever remain in your hearts. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Mohammad

Mohammad Azab

Date :30 Nov -0001

Tribute :Dear Adilia and Roy I was sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. Please accept my condolences Joe

Joe Johal

Date :30 Nov -0001

Tribute :Dear Adilia- I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Having been through it just few years ago- I know how you feel. I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please accept our deepest condolences. Kitty and Henry

Kitty (Jacqueline) Jordan

Date :30 Nov -0001

Tribute :To: The Monteiro Family. Our condolences on the passing of Joao Monteiro. May this time for your family be filled with strength and support from those around you. Although our paths seldom crossed for geographical reasons- the times that it did it was always light hearted- inspirational and welcoming. His memory lives on in these few but important experiences. From your extended family in South Africa with supporting wishes during this time. Joao Carapinha

Joao Carapinha and Family

Date :30 Nov -0001

Tribute :We offer our sincerest condolences at this time. We consider ourselves lucky to have met Mr. Monterio and share time with him.

Barb Perchie

Date :30 Nov -0001

Tribute :Wishing you comfort in your time of loss. While I didn't know Mr. Monteiro for long- he always struck me as a kind- sweet man. He was very proud of his 3 children and grandchildren. It is a tribute to him that you live on in his image- and that you have such a strong family bond.

Laura Henderson

Date :30 Nov -0001

Tribute :Dear Adilia please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your father. Del & Pal

DEL & Pal

Date :30 Nov -0001

Tribute :To entire Monteiro Family Please accept my sincere condolences. My thoughts are with you in this difficult time for your family. Oleg

Oleg Myaskovsky

Date :30 Nov -0001

Tribute :Dear Adilia-I am very sorry for your loss.May god be with all of you through this difficult time.Please accept my sincere condolences.

Neru

Date :30 Nov -0001

Tribute :Dear Adilia and Roy- Mrs. Monteiro and all the Monteiro family. I am very sorry for your loss. I hope that as you grieve that you will find the strength to support each other. I hope that- through the tears- you can remember happy times and recall fond memories. I pray that God will wrap you all in his loving arms and bring you peace.

Michael Runestrand

Date :30 Nov -0001

Tribute :Please accept my deepest sympathy. He was very fortunate to have such a loving family caring for him.

Gordon Murray

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