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Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed

Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services invites families and our faith communities to join us for the Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Held annually across our cemetery locations, this special Mass offers an...

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Pre-Planning Seminar

Planning ahead is one of the most thoughtful and compassionate decisions you can make for your family. Join us for an informative seminar designed to help you understand your options and make confident, faith-informed decisions. What You Will Learn Funeral, burial,...

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Annual Ching Ming Remembrance Mass

The annual Ching Ming Remembrance Mass will be held on Saturday April 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Mass will be held in Holy Family Mausoleum at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. Liturgy will be in Chinese and English. For more information, please contact Holy Cross Catholic...

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Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed (Archived)

On August 13, 2025, His Eminence Cardinal Frank Leo celebrated Mass for the Faithful Departed at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Home. Thousands gathered in prayer to honour and remember their loved ones, united in faith and hope in the promise of...

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Beware of Copied Obituaries: A Message for Families

Grieving families should be aware of a troubling issue affecting funeral services: some companies are copying and reposting obituaries without the knowledge or consent of the family or funeral home. These “pirated” obituaries often appear on commercial websites that...

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Preplanning your funeral eases burden on family

BY WENDY-ANN CLARKE (Originally published in The Catholic Register) In the spring, Gina Aguilar Palmer took an afternoon off to visit friends and family who had been laid to rest at Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Mississauga, Ont. With deep family roots in the city,...

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