If the death occurred in a hospital or nursing home: Staff will attend to the legal and medical responsibilities and associated paperwork. Once the documentation is complete, the funeral director can work with the hospital to coordinate transfer of the deceased to the funeral home.
If the death occurred in a hospital or nursing home: Staff will attend to the legal and medical responsibilities and associated paperwork. Once the documentation is complete, the funeral director can work with the hospital to coordinate transfer of the deceased to the funeral home.
If the death occurred in another country: The laws and procedures of the country in which the death occurred will affect how quickly the deceased can be returned to Canada. At Cardinal Funeral Homes, we are experts at ensuring efficient worldwide transfer, making arrangements for transportation and dealing with local medical and government officials, as required. (Note: repatriating a body to Canada is faster and easier if the deceased had Guaranteed Travel Assurance Plan Life Membership. Click here for more information.)
