These by-laws are the rules and regulations that govern the North Toronto Crematorium and have been approved by the Registrar, Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act, 2002, Bereavement Authority of Ontario.
By-Law 1: Identification of the deceased shall be made before delivery to the crematorium and is the sole responsibility of the Authorized Applicant/ Legal Representative for cremation. Caskets and cremation containers must arrive at the crematorium clearly marked with the name of the deceased.
By-Law 2: The crematorium hours of operation are 9 AM – 5 PM, Additional as required.
By-Law 3: Prior to accepting custody of the casket or container, North Toronto Crematorium is not liable for any delay in the cremation and, after accepting custody, shall not be liable for any delay caused by circumstances beyond its control. In the event of circumstances beyond its control, North Toronto Crematorium reserves the right to secure the casket or container in a receiving area until the cremation can occur.
By-Law 4: Before cremation can take place, the following documents must be completed, delivered to the office or crematorium, signed by the proper authority, and approved. If these documents are not completed to the standard outlined in the FBCSA (O. Reg. 30/11, s. 190 (1).) the crematorium may reserve the right to reschedule the cremation.
- Cremation application/contract
- Coroner’s certificate
- Burial permit
By-Law 5: Once received by crematorium personnel, the casket/container will remain closed unless permission is given by the purchaser or Judge’s order allowing the licensed funeral director to open the casket or container. Crematorium staff reserve the right to open the casket or container in the presence of the funeral director in order to ensure that any prohibited items or materials are removed prior to cremation. The deceased will be cremated in the delivered casket or container, which must be made of readily combustible materials.
By-Law 6: Environmental Compliance: The crematorium shall adhere to all relevant environmental regulations regarding emissions, waste disposal, recycling, and any other applicable environmental regulations. Regular inspections and maintenance of cremation equipment shall be conducted to ensure compliance with environmental standards and to minimize negative environmental impact.
By-Law 7: A deceased person shall only be received for cremation in a fully combustible casket or container deemed appropriate and with a top, four sides and a solid bottom allowing the casket/container which encases the human remains to be moved by using a set of rollers. The crematorium will not cremate a casket/container constructed of non-flammable or hazardous material or a material prescribed by the regulations under the Funeral Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002, of Ontario Regulation 30/11, nor will the crematorium cremate a body in which a pacemaker or other prescribed device is present as per FBCSA Section 31(2)b).
(a) No cremation will be made when the casket or container contains materials prohibited by statute or regulation. (O. Reg. 30/11, s. 31 (2).)
(b) The casket or container must be of a size to permit placement within the cremation chamber. (c) No extraneous objects may be placed in the casket or container. (O. Reg. 30/11, s. 31 (2).)
By-Law 8: The crematorium will not under any circumstances cremate an individual with radioactive implants, within two (2) years of the procedure or a lesser time has passed since the body received the implant and it is safe to cremate the body, or an individual who has received microscopic radioactive isotope implant treatment such as thera-seed, within two (2) years of the procedure, or a lesser time has passed since the body received the implant, and it is safe to cremate the body. An implant heart pacemaker or other implanted radioactive devices could explode during the cremation process and are to be removed by the funeral establishment or transfer service operator, or others before the deceased is delivered to the crematorium for cremation. The purchaser of the cremation services will be liable for any damage caused to the crematorium or for the injury/exposure to crematorium staff for failing to notify the funeral establishment or transfer service, or any other personnel responsible for the removal of such a device, of the existence of such radioactive implants. (O. Reg. 30/11, s. 31 (2).)
By-Law 9: Minimum twelve (12) working hours’ notice is required before a cremation can take place.
By-Law 10: Twelve (12) working hours’ notice is required if relatives and friends wish to view the cremation process. A limited number of observers (Maximum 6 people) will be allowed in the witnessing area before or during a cremation. Access can be denied by the crematorium staff due to safety for family members and staff and to ensure quality.
By-Law 11: Stainless steel/metal identification tags will be placed with the human remains throughout all the stages of the cremation process. (O. Reg. 30/11, s. 186 (4))
By-Law 12: Handling of Cremated Remains: The crematorium shall provide clear guidelines for the handling and collection of cremated remains following the cremation process. Procedures for the proper labeling, storage, and release of cremated remains shall be enforced to ensure accuracy and respect for the deceased and their loved ones.
By-Law 13: Staff Training and Certification: All personnel involved in the operation of the crematorium shall undergo appropriate training and certification to ensure competence in their respective roles. Ongoing education and professional development opportunities shall be provided to staff to stay abreast of industry best practices and regulatory changes.
By-Law 14: Record Keeping: Detailed records of all cremations conducted at the crematorium shall be maintained, including but not limited to, the identity of the deceased, date and time of cremation, and relevant documentation pertaining to the cremation process. These records shall be kept confidential and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
By-Law 15: In order for families to observe a distinctive ritual, arrangements may be made with the North Toronto Crematorium to witness the commencement of the cremation process.
(a) To allow for scheduling, prior notice is required
(b) Proceedings within the crematorium shall be under the sole direction of the staff of North Toronto Crematorium.
(c) The closed casket or container will be inserted into the cremation chamber by the crematorium staff. The initial engaging of the cremation mechanical equipment will signify the conclusion of the witnessing procedure, and the operations area will be vacated promptly.
(d) Only the crematorium staff are allowed to remain in the crematorium during the cremation process and the subsequent procedures.
By-Law 16: If a distinctive ritual requires a small symbolic fire or the lighting of incense, any burning materials must be safely contained within a fireproof metal or earthenware vessel approved by the Company.
By-Law 18: North Toronto Crematorium reserves the right to limit the number of wreaths and flowers received at the crematorium as well as the quantity of floral arrangements in the prayer room.
By-Law 19: North Toronto Crematorium reserves the right to refuse to cremate without having to assign a reason.
*Funeral Services Cremation Act (RSO 2002)*