# Basic Funerals and Cremation Choices ## Pages - [Arrangement](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/our-process/arrangement): There are some necessary steps to take when planning a funeral arrangement. Contact us today to get guidance with our funeral directors. - [St. John’s Dixie](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/service-locations/st-johns-dixie): St. John’s Dixie is a beautiful cemetery set in the heart of Mississauga and is home to a newly built chapel that is absolutely stunning. Different sized chapels allow for small, medium and large funerals, memorials and tailored services. There is also a reception facility and crematorium on-site. - [Care Facility](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/our-process/care-facility): Basic Funerals ensures that the body is treated with upmost respect and care. These are step we take to make certain of this. 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Learn more about traditional Sikh funeral services. - [Funeral Services](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/learn-more/funeral-education-guide): Basic Funerals' online education guide will help you plan a simple and affordable funeral or cremation service. Contact us today to learn more. - [Greek](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/greek): Greek Orthodox Funerals | Basic Funerals - [Stationery Background Images](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/stationery-background-images) - [Home](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/): Serving most of Ontario for cremation services. Call us 24/7 for simple and affordable funeral services. - [Central Ontario](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/barrie): Explore Barrie, a vibrant city in Ontario, Canada. Discover its scenic beauty, culture, and community. Plan your visit today! - [Funeral](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/your-options/funeral): Basic Funerals offers funeral services that are versatile and affordable. 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As one of the oldest cemeteries in Toronto, St. John’s ensured its ability to continue to serve Toronto in 1998 by adding a chapel and crematorium. - [Disclosure](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/disclosure): Discover our transparent funeral service disclosures for peace of mind. Clear pricing, policies, and integrity at Basic Funerals. - [Hope Cemetery and Crematorium](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/service-locations/hope-cemetery-and-crematorium): Hope Cemetery and Crematorium offers cremation witnessing services. Contact us if you think this is the right location for you. - [Your Options](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/your-options): Basic Funerals and Cremations Choices offers a variety of funeral services, from traditional funerals to competitively priced cremations, serving Mississauga, ON and the surrounding communities. We also offer funeral pre-planning and carry a wide selection of caskets, vaults, urns and burial containers. - [Terms of Use](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/terms-of-use): Visit our terms of use page to understand the guidelines for using our website, including the use of information provided, and limitations of liability. - [Stationery Poems and Prayers](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/stationery-poems-and-prayers) - [Obituary Notifications](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/email-subscribe): Stay informed with our obituary subscription service. Never miss an important announcement from our funeral home. - [Obituaries](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/obituaries): Honor and remember your loved ones in Mississauga, ON. Browse Basic Funerals and Cremation Choices's obituaries, send flowers, and schedule services 24/7. - [Request a Quote](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/your-options/pre-plan/request-quote): Request a funeral or cremation quote today. Let us provide you with a personalized and transparent pricing estimate. Get started now. - [Pre-Plan](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/your-options/pre-plan): Pre Plan - funeral services, from traditional funerals to competitively priced cremations, serving Mississauga, ON and the surrounding communities. We also offer funeral pre-planning and carry a wide selection of caskets, vaults, urns and burial containers. - [Obituary Banner Images](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/obituary-banner-images) - [Our Staff in Barrie](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/our-staff-in-barrie): Experienced and compassionate staff serving the Barrie, ON community. Let us help you during difficult times. - [Our Staff in Mississauga](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/our-staff-in-mississauga): Experienced and compassionate staff serving the Mississauga, ON community. 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Quality craftsmanship and various options to honor your loved one's memory. - [Cremation Options Catalogue](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/your-options/cremation/cremation-options-catalogue): Basic Funerals and Cremation Choices offers a variety of cremation services to serve the needs of families in Mississauga, ON and surrounding areas. - [Mississauga Traditional Cremation](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/your-options/funeral/traditional-cremation-pricing): A traditional cremations incorporates the benefits of both a traditional service and a cremation. Contact us make arrangements today. - [Mississauga Direct Cremation](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/your-options/cremation/direct-cremation-pricing): A direct cremation is a low cost option where the deceased is taken to the crematorium without a service. Find out how Basic Funerals can help with this. - [Barrie Direct Cremation](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/Our-Locations/barrie-direct-cremation): A direct cremation is a low cost option where the deceased is taken to the crematorium without a service. Find out how we can serve you in Barrie. - [Ottawa Direct Cremation](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/Our-Locations/Ottawa/Ottawa-Cremation-Pricing): Transparent Ottawa pricing for funeral and cremation services. Affordable options tailored to your needs. See our cost details. - [Barrie Casket Burial](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/our-locations/barrie-casket-burial): Transparent Barrie pricing for funeral and burial services. Affordable options tailored to your needs. See our cost details. - [Ottawa Casket Burial](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/our-locations/ottawa/ottawa-casket-burial-pricing): Transparent Ottawa pricing for funeral and burial services. Affordable options tailored to your needs. 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Let us help you during difficult times. - [Urns](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/your-options/urns-and-keepsakes): Beautiful urns and keepsakes to honor your loved one. Discover our selection of meaningful memorial products. Find solace in memories. - [Memorial](https://www.basicfunerals.ca/your-options/memorial): Basic Funerals offers affordable memorial services. 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