Who is Services funéraires Azur?

Services funéraires Azur is a Québec-based company specialized in simple cremation and essential funeral services, offered across the province. Our mission is to provide a simple, respectful and accessible alternative for families who do not wish to have a large traditional funeral.

Do you only offer simple cremation?

Yes. We are dedicated exclusively to simple cremation and the mandatory procedures related to it. We do not offer viewings, visitations or large ceremonies in a traditional funeral home. Families remain free to organize, in their own way, a moment of remembrance at home, in a church or elsewhere.

What is the difference compared to a traditional funeral home?

A traditional funeral home usually offers visitations, viewings, reception rooms, full ceremonies and receptions. On our side, we focus on essential cremation services: transfer of the deceased, administrative procedures, simple cremation and delivery of the ashes. This helps reduce costs and allows the family to keep full freedom to organize the type of gathering or ceremony they want, if they wish to.

Is there a viewing or ceremony with Services funéraires Azur?

No. We do not organize viewings or ceremonies in a funeral home. Our role is to support you with the cremation and the required paperwork, then return the ashes to the family. You can then organize a private tribute or celebration in your own way, at the time that suits you best. To learn more about our approach, visit our cremation services in Québec page.

How does the simple cremation process work?

The process generally looks like this:

1. You contact our team to inform us of the death or to learn more about simple cremation options.
2. We take the deceased into our care and clearly explain the next steps.
3. We complete the administrative formalities and proceed with the cremation, in accordance with regulations in Québec.
4. The ashes are returned to the family, often in a basic urn, and we remain available to answer your questions.

An overview of this process is also available on our cremation services page.

In which regions of Québec do you offer your services?

Our simple cremation services are offered across Québec, depending on the areas covered by our network. When you call us or send a request via our Contact us page, we quickly check your city or region and confirm the applicable arrangements and timelines.

How much does simple cremation cost?

Our simple cremation services are offered starting from a competitive base price, to which certain options can be added depending on the region and your needs (additional transportation, urn selection, extra documents, etc.). You can see an overview of our packages on the Cremation services in Québec page. We always explain costs transparently, before any decision is made, to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Do you offer prepaid funeral arrangements?

Yes. You can make your prepaid funeral arrangements with Services funéraires Azur to plan in advance a simple cremation and essential services, while protecting your loved ones from difficult decisions and sudden expenses at the time of death.

Are the amounts paid for prepaid arrangements protected?

Yes. In Québec, amounts related to prepaid funeral contracts are regulated by law. Funds are deposited according to legal requirements, and Services funéraires Azur is registered with the Office de la protection du consommateur (OPC). This framework is designed to protect consumers and ensure traceability of the amounts paid.

Can we still have a ceremony if we choose simple cremation?

Absolutely. Choosing simple cremation with Services funéraires Azur does not prevent the family from holding a ceremony or gathering. You can, for example, have a service at home, in a rented hall, outdoors or in a place of worship. Our model is meant to give you more freedom and flexibility, without imposing a traditional framework.

What happens to the urn and ashes after cremation?

The ashes are returned to the family in a basic urn or in an urn chosen from the available options. You can then keep the urn, place it in a columbarium, bury it in a cemetery or scatter the ashes, in compliance with the rules applicable in your region. If needed, our team can guide you and refer you to appropriate resources.

Can you help us if the death occurs at night or on the weekend?

Yes. A team is available to answer your calls, reassure you and explain the first steps, even outside regular business hours. We clearly tell you what to do and when, so that you are not left alone with all the decisions to make.

How can I speak to someone to learn more about options and prices?

You can contact our team directly by phone, by email or via our online form on the Contact us page. One of our advisors will take the time to explain the steps for simple cremation, the costs, possible prepaid arrangements and the options that apply to your situation, without any pressure.