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Green Funeral & Service Options

Click below to watch our Green Natural Burial Webinar with special guest Alex Moroz from The Hamilton Cemeteries

Smith's Funeral Homes was the first Canadian funeral business to be certified by the Green Burial Council (GBC). GBC is an independent, non-profit and now international organization that works to ensure funeral and cemetery practices are eco-friendly and meaningful. 

Running an ecologically responsible business is important to us; this certification demonstrates our strong commitment to high environmental standards while responding to the needs and wishes of the families we serve.

Smith's uses environmentally friendly suppliers and operates in a way that minimizes the firm's carbon footprint. 
Some our "green" initiatives include:
  • Supplying biodegradable caskets that have no metal, plastics or harsh chemical finishes
  • Offering containers for cremated remains that are made of 100% recyclable materials
  • Every funeral we handle has a tree planted in memory of the deceased
  • 100% recycled paper products, including our register books and acknowledgement cards
  • We have sourced plant-based embalming fluids
  • Our staff have been trained to address consumer questions about "green" funeral services and options
  • We are committed to move toward further eco-friendly solutions and business practices
Our staff is dedicated to caring for bereaved families with compassion, understanding and respect.  Ensuring that the final goodbye has a minimal carbon footprint is important to many of the families we serve. Meeting this need can offer a meaningful, personal and healing experience.
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