Funeral Burial and Cremations Policy Manual - Region of Peel

Direct Disposition - BurialPolicyWhen the deceased does not have a next of kin or friend thedeceased may be transported directly to the cemetery if the deceasedis only to be interred (buried) without embalming (or minimal whererequired by law).If there is no viewing required at the funeral home or graveside directdisposition of the deceased may be an option. In these casesembalming is not required if the body is buried within 48 hours.A licensed Transfer Service is able to assist in these types of requests.TransferServicesProvidedThe Transfer Service will provide the following:• The removal of the deceased from the place of death• The placement of the deceased in a casket or simple containerused for burial• The delivery of the deceased to the cemetery• The filing of necessary documentation• The Funeral Director’s fee• Transportation, and• Care of the deceased (minimal embalming if required).CasketIn the case of a direct disposition for burial where there is no viewingor graveside service a simple casket or container required for burial isused.BurialWhen the deceased is to be interred the following will be included inthe costs for a burial:• Opening and closing of cemetery plot• Grave marker, and• Provincial Licensing FeeBy law a vault or crypt may be required in circumstances where thedeceased had an infectious disease, or where the by-law requires thecasket/cremated remains must be placed in a vault or crypt.Note: A vault or crypt would be an additional charge.32