CORONAVIRUS PRECAUTIONS
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation evolves, Cardinal Funeral Homes is putting the health and safety of our guests, staff and community at the highest priority.
We are following direction from Ontario Public Health and Health Canada and request that family members or guests who are experiencing any cold or flu-like symptoms (e.g., fever, cough, shortness of breath), have traveled internationally or been in contact with someone who has traveled internationally, refrain from visiting our funeral homes at this time.
Effective immediately the following precautions and procedures have been implemented:
Visitation suites are set up to limit shaking hands or any immediate contact with family members. During this emergency, visitations will be limited to 10 people at one time in a visitation suite. Visitors are asked to pay their respects to the deceased, acknowledge the family from a distance, and exit the suite. All guest seating in visitation suites has been removed. Once guests exit the visitation suites we kindly ask them to exit the funeral home to allow other guests the same opportunity.
There will be no vigils or wake services at any places of worship. As well, Chapel Services will be limited to immediate and extended family members.
Rites of Committal will take place with the immediate family at the cemetery. Receiving lines at the cemetery will not be conducted. Friends and guests are asked to avoid going to the cemetery.
Our Coffee Lounge is closed and receptions are not available. Please do not bring outside food or beverages into the Funeral Homes.
All of our bathrooms are equipped with disinfecting hand soap and cleaned regularly. We also have increased the frequency of cleaning and disinfecting our public areas.
Hand sanitizer is available throughout the Funeral Homes. As well, signage has been posted throughout to remind all visitors to adhere to our new precautions and procedures.
Condolence Resources. Please reach out to families in their time of need. Friends should sign our online register books and/or send flowers, but not attend the visitation or funeral services. While visitations and services are limited to immediate and extended family, families appreciate your show of support through this very difficult time.
For over 95 years, Cardinal Funeral Homes mission has been to provide exceptional and meaningful funeral service experiences for the families we serve through teamwork, dedication and professionalism, as well as to provide comprehensive bereavement resources. We will continue to make every effort to support our families and staff through their grieving process in this difficult time.
In order for us to continue to serve our families well and in a safe manner, we thank you for your understanding and cooperation with these preventative measures that are temporarily in place.
Jimmy and Andrew Cardinal
