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Canadian funeral customs are divided into three sections – visitation, funeral and burial. The visitation service is where family and friends are able to view the dead body and pay their respects privately. This generally takes place 1-2 days prior to the actual funeral.The memorial or cremation in oakville service occurs at either the church or funeral home as is an occasion for family and friends to pay their respects and maybe read speeches or poems that are emotional to them and the departed. Songs are played and the departed life is celebrated.Lastly, the burial service is held with words read by the graveside. In many traditions a gathering or meal is prepared at the deceased families house to say their last goodbye’s.