St. John's Dixie Cemetery & Crematorium

09/08/2026

Grief is ... with Anne Lamott
A brief view of her "grief is a lazy Susan" explanation and her experience with grief and loss.
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09/08/2026

How Long Does Cremation Take in Ontario? Timeline & What Affects It (Mississauga & the GTA)
About 5–10 business days from the time arrangements
and sometimes longer around weekends/holidays or when there’s a coroner hold.

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Ontario cremation timeline explained: typical 5–10 business days, step-by-step process, coroner certificate requirement, and what can speed up or delay it.

09/07/2026

You Will Be Whole Again, Differently

“The reality is that you will grieve forever… You will be whole again, but you will never be the same.” These words from Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler capture the heart of healing.
💙Grief doesn’t erase you — it reshapes you. With time, love, and gentle support, you grow around the loss you carry. You don’t return to who you were before, and you’re not meant to. Instead, you move forward with a deeper understanding of love, memory, and connection. Healing doesn’t ask you to forget; it invites you to honour what remains.
💙You can be whole again, even while carrying your grief.

09/04/2026

Many losses ~ a grief story.
“It’s OK To Be Sad”: Six Months After His Daughter’s Death, Martin Short Has Made Some Super Rare
— And Very Poignant — Comments About Grief
“I’m sad now, but you know what? I should be sad now.”
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“I’m sad now, but you know what? I should be sad now.”

09/03/2026

🗨️What To Say to Someone Who’s Lost a Loved One:
There are many ways to support someone who’s lost a loved one.
Grief takes time, so continue checking in and offering support without taking declined help personally.
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This article suggests some ways you can support someone who’s lost a loved one, as well as some statements they might find helpful to hear while they’re grieving.

09/03/2026

💫 “Light” – A Gentle Contemporary Tribute

💫 “Light” by Sleeping at Last brings stillness, reflection, and emotional calm. Its soft instrumental style and introspective lyrics make it a beautiful choice for modern memorials and Celebrations of Life.
🎼 This song is especially meaningful for someone who lived quietly, loved deeply, and left a lasting impact through kindness and presence rather than attention. It offers a peaceful moment for guests to breathe, reflect, and remember. Its tone carries both sorrow and gratitude, making it a heartfelt soundtrack for remembering someone who brought light into the lives of others.
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09/02/2026

3 tips to support brain health
Maintaining and improving brain health is "top of mind" for many adults.Aactive music-making, aerobic exercise, and protecting our vision and hearing may help support different aspects of brain health.
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Keeping brain health “top of mind” through aerobic exercise, music-making, and protecting our senses.

09/02/2026

🍃 A Place of Professional Support and Gentle Guidance

🕊️ When families come to St. John’s Dixie, they find more than a set of services — they find guidance delivered with quiet professionalism.
🍃 Decisions about cremation or burial can feel emotionally heavy, and the staff offers steady, compassionate support throughout the process. Every detail is handled with care, from planning to the final moments of remembrance. Families often describe a sense of reassurance knowing that they don’t have to navigate each step alone.
🕊️ The peaceful surroundings complement this experience, offering a place where emotions can settle and reflection can unfold naturally. In this environment, families can focus on honoring their loved one while trusting that the practical aspects are being managed with dignity.
📞call (905) 566-9403

09/01/2026

Grief Is A Necessary Process to Come to Terms With Loss – Dr Gabor Maté
He notes how our capacity to grieve is connected with our early life experience and shares a personal anecdote from his own life.

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09/01/2026

Urns: A Practical Guide to Size, Material, Style, and Personalization
Materials: What Each One Means in Practice
Style, Personalization, and What It’s Actually Possible to Do

Choosing a cremation urn involves more than aesthetics. Learn about size, materials, placement, and personalization to find the right fit for your family.