End-of-life services in Ottawa
Ottawa sits close to the Ontario average for funeral costs — below Toronto, but cemetery and interment fees still vary widely between the urban core and the surrounding townships. Bilingual services are widely available, and it is worth asking each provider for an itemized price list before deciding.
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In Ontario, funeral homes, cemeteries and crematoriums are licensed and overseen by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO). You can verify any Ottawa provider’s licence — or raise a concern — through the BAO.
For the step-by-step process after a death and typical costs in Ottawa, see the what-to-do guide and the funeral-costs guide.
Information only, not legal or financial advice.
Funeral homes & providers in Ottawa
Basic Funerals and Cremation Choices
Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery And Cremation Services
Cole Funeral Services
Faucher Memorial Care Centre
First Memorial Funeral Services - Fairview Chapel
Funeral Co-operative of Ottawa
Hulse, Playfair & McGarry Inc.
Hulse, Playfair & McGarry Inc.
Hulse, Playfair & McGarry Inc.
McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home & Chapel
Ottawa Cremation Service Inc.
Frequently asked questions
Who regulates funeral homes in Ottawa?
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) licenses every funeral home, cemetery, crematorium and funeral director in Ontario, Ottawa included. Licences can be checked on the BAO website.
Can I arrange a funeral in French in Ottawa?
Yes. Ottawa has a large francophone population and many providers offer services in both English and French — ask when you first call.