George Darte Funeral Home
585 Carlton St., L2M 4Y1 Saint Catharines, ON, Canada

The Government of Ontario has announced new gathering limits for all of Ontario! - Attendance at all funeral services will be restricted to a maximum of 10 attendees in total, indoors or outdoors.... The indoor and outdoor limits cannot be combined to allow more than 10. The maximum of 10 attendees does not include funeral or cemetery staff, as in previous COVID-19 safety restrictions. Cemeteries will also be restricted to the 10 maximum for funeral services. The measures of physical distancing of two metres between people, wearing of masks indoors and outdoors, and cleaning and disinfecting of facilities between services remain in place. Serving food is prohibited at all funerals and visitations. This Registrar’s Directive applies to funerals and visitations regardless of the venue. BAO inspectors will be monitoring funeral establishments and cemeteries to ensure compliance, with swift measures invoked for non-compliance. The directive is in alignment with the Province of Ontario’s new restrictions announced Friday afternoon.

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"I will always have this piece of my heart that smiles whenever I think about you." - Unknown

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are very pleased that we could help you during this difficult time.

NEW BLOG POST Nowadays, almost everybody has a Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram account. They use social media sites to connect with loved ones, exchange information, and maintain contact with people who live in various cities or countries. Understandably, social media has altered how people share the death of a loved one and share their sorrow. Darte Funeral Home has found that these networks have both advantages and disadvantages.... Keep reading!

While you can choose to scatter your loved one's cremated body however you like, there are a few traditional ways that might appeal to you or inspire you. Casting or scattering cremated body is what most people think of when they think of scattering: throwing the cremated body into the wind. Casting your loved one's cremated body can be done in nearly any location. Learn more here!

Registrar’s Directive: Province-wide cemetery gathering limits The Government of Ontario has announced new gathering limits for the entire province. To ensure safety and minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, this Registrar’s Directive extends the restrictions for gatherings at cemeteries to the entire Province, effective Monday, Sept. 21.... This Registrar’s Directive rescinds the Registrar’s Directive of Sept. 18. - Maximum at cemeteries: Until further notice, all cemeteries in Ontario must limit attendance to a maximum of 25 people (not counting staff) at all gatherings, attendances, funerals, visitations, funeral receptions, and graveside services, subject to the following exception. Exception: Outdoor funeral services (visitations, receptions and graveside services) up to a maximum of 100 attendees may still take place at a cemetery or funeral home’s property, providing: A) The service is under the control and direction of a funeral director B) The service has the consent of the cemetery operator for numbers over 25 C) Funeral directors have one staff member for every 10 attendees to properly manage the gathering and ensure physical distancing is maintained D) Guests are registered/logged to enable contact tracing Cemeteries are expected to control access to their property. Cemeteries are permitted to restrict attendance numbers to less than the maximum. (Funeral professionals should confirm these restrictions in advance of services and advise families accordingly.) Advertise: Funeral establishments must advertise that attendance may be restricted whenever they publish death notices or obituaries that refer to any part of a service occurring at a cemetery including interment. Funeral homes: Funeral homes will continue to follow the existing capacity directives for indoor funeral services, which are: Indoor funeral services, visitations and receptions are limited to 30 per cent of the capacity of the room, while maintaining two-metre physical distancing between attendees. This applies to people gathering indoors for religious services, rites or ceremonies. Funeral establishments must ensure there is one staff member for every 10 guests. Thank you for your cooperation in these efforts to keep families and your staff safe, and reduce the spread of COVID-19. -Carey Smith, CEO/Registrar, BAO (See the full directive here: https://mailchi.mp//registrars-directive-province-wide-cem

Please know that we are here to help create a unique and memorable service to pay special tribute to your loved one with dignity and respect. If you have any questions, as always, please feel free to contact us. CONTACT US | dartefuneralhome.com

Traditional funerals are not cheap. There are a lot of items that cost a considerable amount of money and they can add up quickly. When you pre-plan, you pay for your own funeral and remove the burden of footing the bill for your funeral from the members of your family! START YOUR PRE-PLAN TODAY | dartefuneralhome.com/pre-planning/

Be gentle to one another, we all grieve at our own pace.

One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through, and it will be someone else's survival guide.

Most funerals are thrown together in about a week, which can lead to hasty decisions. When you pre-plan, you get the opportunity to be more methodical about the process. START YOUR PRE-PLAN TODAY | dartefuneralhome.com/pre-planning/

NEW BLOG POST There are four factors to consider when while shopping for a funeral casket. They are budget, materials, size, and purpose. At Darte Funeral Home, we always help families make the right decision by answering their questions and providing honest advice on the different options available. Let’s look at the four factors you should consider!

Writing an obituary can be a difficult and emotional task. Our Funeral Event Planners will help you to write the obituary so that it includes all the information you want others to see as well pay special tribute to your loved one. Obituaries may not only serve as a death notice but also as a tribute where you can tell your loved ones' story, their childhood, education, career, hobbies, achievements, and interests. It is also common for immediate family members to be mentioned, as well as the visitation and service information. HOW TO WRITE AN OBITUARY NOTICE | https://loom.ly/71xUwOg

We are excited to announce that George has won the gold spot as a funeral director and our funeral home has won platinum! We are overjoyed with excitement!

This video went viral and we just couldn't just help but share! He knew just what his loved ones needed that day, and left them with laughs and was able to bring them so much joy - even after his passing! What do you think of this final farewell?

It’s not common to come across people that can discuss their death and how their funeral should be planned. If you’re a healthy individual, you might find the concept of pre-planning rather absurd. However, while you might not necessarily know this, there are several benefits to this. We at Darte Funeral Home have created a list that details the advantages of pre-planning your funeral.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Thank you to our wonderful little "elfs" that help put up our spectacular tree!

How creative and heartwarming! This woman shares her idea of how you can honour and remember your loved ones with this special DIY Memorial Ornaments that you will cherish for the rest of your life. What do you think of this idea?