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Planning a Committal Service at St. John’s Dixie: What Families Should Know

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 [...]

By |July 8th, 2025|Pre Planning Services|Comments Off on Planning a Committal Service at St. John’s Dixie: What Families Should Know

Grief Support Group Care Doesn’t End at the Cemetery Gates

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 [...]

By |June 6th, 2025|Grief Counselling|Comments Off on Grief Support Group Care Doesn’t End at the Cemetery Gates

Understanding Mausoleums: How Above-Ground Burial Works

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 [...]

By |May 21st, 2025|Cemetery, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Understanding Mausoleums: How Above-Ground Burial Works

When Memory Feels Like a Place

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 [...]

By |April 21st, 2025|Grief Counselling|Comments Off on When Memory Feels Like a Place

What Happens at a Graveside Service? A Guide to Traditions, Etiquette, and Expectations

Understanding the Importance of a Graveside Service A graveside service is a profound event that allows loved ones to honor the memory of the deceased. This gathering typically takes place at the burial site and serves as a final farewell for family and friends. Unlike traditional funerals held in funeral homes or places of [...]

By |March 26th, 2025|Cemetery|Comments Off on What Happens at a Graveside Service? A Guide to Traditions, Etiquette, and Expectations
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