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.

Societies - Oliveira Funeral Home

Aids Vancouver Fund

1107 Seymour Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5S8
Als Society

119-1600 W 6th Ave
Vancouver, B.C. V6J 1R3
604-685-0737
Alzheimer Society of BC

Suite 300- 828 West 8th Ave
Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1E2
BC Children’s Hospital

4500 Oak Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6H 3V5
604-875-2345
BC Cancer Foundation

200-601 West Broadway
Vancouver. B.C. V5Z 4C2
604-877-6040
BC Institute for Valvular Heart Desease

865 w. 10th Ave
Vancouver, B.C. V6B 3P7
604-708-5481
British Columbia Lung Association

2675 Oak Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6H 2K2
604-731-5864
BC Paraplegic Association

780 SW Marine Dr.
Vancouver, BC V6P 5Y7
604-324-3611
Burquitlam Grief Recovery Society

825 St. Laurence Street
Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3J 6G7
604-936-4323
Canadian Blood Services and Bone Marrow Registry

4750 Oak Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6H 2N9
888-236-6283 (toll-free)
Canadian Diabetes Association

250-19358 96 Ave
Surrey, B.C. V4N 4C1
604-882-2511
Canadian Institute for the Blind

100-5055 Joyce Street
Vancouver, B.C. V5R 6B2
604-431-2121
Canadian Liver Foundation

109-828 W 8th Ave
Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1E2
604707-6430
Canadian Red Cross

Lower Mainland Region
3400 Lake City Way
Burnaby, B.C. V5A 4Y2
Children’s Grief Recovery Program

604-469-3214
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada

Suite 327, 8-6014
Vedder Road Chilliwack, B.C. V2R 5P5
Telephone : (604) 794-7656
Toll free: 1-800-513-8202
Down’s Syndrome Foundation

1409 Sperling
Burnaby, B.C. V5B 4J8
604-444-3773
Heart & Stroke Foundation

# 100 – 1212 Broadway West
Vancouver, B.C. V6H 3V2
604-730-7354
Home Helpers (Making Life Easier)

#202- 1128 West Broadway
Vancouver, B.C. V6H 1G5
604-736-8859
Home Instead (Senior Care)

#103-9930 Lougheed Hwy
Burnaby, B.C. V3J 1N3
604-444-1264
#200- 2550 Shaughnessy Street

Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 3G2
604-552-3324
102A- 15240 Thrift Avenue

White Rock, B.C. V4B 2L1
604-541-3386
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation B.C.

150-6450 Roberts Street
Burnaby, B.C. V5G 4E1
604-320-1937
Kidney Foundation of Canada

320-1600 West 6th Ave
Vancouver, B.C. V6J 1R3
604-736-9775
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)

Greater Vancouver Chapter
Suite 524, 141-6200 McKay Avenue
Burnaby, B.C. V5H 4M9
Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research

200-1285 W Broadway
Vancouver, B.C. V6H 3X8
604-730-8322
Mount Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation

3080 Prince Edward Street
Vancouver, B.C. V5T 3N4
604-877-8335
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

British Columbia Division
# 1600- 1130 West Pender Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6E 4A4
Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada

303-1338 Broadway
Vancouver, B.C. V6H 1H2
604-732-8799
Port Coquitlam- Coquitlam RCMP

Community Resourses/ Victim Assistance Program
2986 Guildford Way
Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 7Y5
604-945-1550
Schizophrenia Society

201-6011 Westminster hwy
Richmond, B.C. V7C 4V4
604-270-7841
Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus

4480 Oak Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6H 3V4
604-878-7000
The Terry Fox Foundation

2264 Elgin Ave B211
Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 2B2
604-464-2666
Vancouver General Hospital

Burned Unit
855 12th Ave West
Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1M9
604-875-4111

Funeral Arrangement

We will help guide you through all the questions and concerns you may have during the funeral process. Our goal is to make this as easy as possible for your family.

Societies

Aids Vancouver Fund

Als Society

Alzheimer Society of BC

BC Children’s Hospital

BC Cancer Foundation

BC Institute for Valvular Heart Desease

British Columbia Lung Association

BC Paraplegic Association

Burquitlam Grief Recovery Society

Canadian Blood Services and Bone Marrow Registry

Canadian Diabetes Association

Canadian Institute for the Blind

Canadian Liver Foundation

Canadian Red Cross

Children’s Grief Recovery Program

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada

Down’s Syndrome Foundation

Heart & Stroke Foundation

Home Helpers (Making Life Easier)

Home Instead (Senior Care)

#200- 2550 Shaughnessy Street

102A- 15240 Thrift Avenue

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation B.C.

Kidney Foundation of Canada

MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)

Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research

Mount Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada

Port Coquitlam- Coquitlam RCMP

Schizophrenia Society

Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus

The Terry Fox Foundation

Vancouver General Hospital

Funeral Arrangement