For many families, scattering a loved one’s ashes isn’t just a choice—it’s a way to set them free. To return them to nature. To release the weight of goodbye in a moment that feels personal and sacred. At St. John’s Dixie, we often hear from families who chose cremation not for simplicity, but for [...]
There’s a moment, just after the funeral ends, when the world quiets down—but for families, everything still feels loud and heavy. That’s often where the committal service comes in. It may be brief, but it carries meaning—sometimes more than we expect. At St. John’s Dixie, we understand that private committals aren’t just formalities. They’re [...]
The day of the funeral feels like a wall—like everything led to this, and now there’s a sharp stop. The flowers get taken home, the guests disappear, and the air just… changes. But grief doesn’t work on a schedule. It lingers. It shows up at night or on a regular Tuesday or in the [...]
When most people think of burial, they picture a traditional casket placed underground in a plot marked by a headstone. But there’s another option—one that offers permanence, dignity, and, for many, peace of mind: the mausoleum. At St. John's Dixie Cemetery, we’ve seen a growing interest in burial services that reflect evolving family needs. For [...]
There’s something grounding about standing in a place that holds memory. A quiet patch of grass, a name etched in stone. Not for everyone, maybe—but for many, a cemetery offers something we rarely name: a place to feel close again. At St. John’s Dixie in Mississauga, we’ve seen how people instinctively reach for meaning [...]
