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Revised Government Safety Protocols: Effective February 22, 2022

moram@baygardens.ca (Santina Monteiro) — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:50:56 GMT

The following are the Government Directives in place for the safety of everyone. There is quite a bit of information to process, and our Funeral Directors are available for clarification and additional detailed explanation of all protocols in place.

1. Anyone who has been in contact with someone who has Covid-19, has travelled in the last two weeks from anywhere outside of Ontario or is showing cold/flu-like symptoms should be self-isolated and not attend the visitations/services/interments thereby risking exposure to others. With immediate family travelers, there is the option to initially still quarantine, book and take a rapid results COVID-19 test in Ontario, receive a negative test result and provide accompanying documentation to the funeral home.

2. PASSIVE Screening for all visitors to the funeral home.

3. Masks/face coverings are mandatory in the funeral home; it protects the family, other guests, and staﬀ. Please consider not risking your own health further with the exposure to large numbers of people at the funeral home if your health is compromised and you are unable to wear a mask or have personal reasons to not wear a mask; you will not be allowed to enter the funeral home.

4. Unless you live in the same household, six feet /two meters distance must be maintained and please refrain from close personal contact like handshakes, hugging, and kissing. Oﬀer your condolences from a distance. We must be contact free.

5. Please sanitize/wash your hands when entering and leaving the funeral home.

6. Visitations Indoors: HAMILTON & BURLINGTON –

· Open to the public with 50% capacity limits at a time and controlled with an in person counting system.

7. Funeral Home Chapel Funeral Services Indoors : Must be private by family invitation ONLY (date/time of service cannot be published). HAMILTON - Maximum of 60 attendees in the funeral home chapel, with optional second room with additional capacity for 50 attendees. BURLINGTON - Maximum 60 attendees throughout the main floor (three rooms) of the funeral home in {Chapel (30)/Terrace (15)/Parterre (15)}.

8. Church Services Indoors: If allowed by church, we will follow each church’s individual protocols for capacity limits.

9. Cemetery: Two meters of physical distancing, public open gathering outdoors. We will follow each Mausoleum’s protocols. *Bayview Mausoleum 25 attendees.

10. Receptions: Private by family invitation ONLY . HAMILTON & BURLINGTON – Maximum 60 attendees indoors, with optional outdoor patio additional capacity. Family Style catering ONLY.

11. If live streaming , the date and time to log on for the live streaming is permitted to be published and shared publicly. (The location of the service is private).

Effective Wednesday, January 5, 2022 Modified Step Two Government Safety Protocols

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 21:34:58 GMT

The following are the Government Directives in place for the safety of everyone. There is quite a bit of information to process, and our Funeral Directors are available for clarification and additional detailed explanation of all protocols in place.

1. Anyone who has been in contact with someone who has Covid-19, has travelled in the last two weeks from anywhere outside of Ontario or is showing cold/flu-like symptoms should be self-isolated and not attend the visitations/services/interments thereby risking exposure to others. With immediate family travelers, there is the option to initially still quarantine, book and take a rapid results COVID-19 test in Ontario, receive a negative test result and provide accompanying documentation to the funeral home.

2. PASSIVE Screening for all visitors to the funeral home.

3. Masks/face coverings are mandatory in the funeral home; it protects the family, other guests, and staff. Please consider not risking your own health further with the exposure to large numbers of people at the funeral home if your health is compromised and you are unable to wear a mask or have personal reasons to not wear a mask; you will not be allowed to enter the funeral home.

4. Unless you live in the same household, six feet /two meters distance must be maintained and please refrain from close personal contact like handshakes, hugging, and kissing. Offer your condolences from a distance. We must be contact free.

5. Please sanitize/wash your hands when entering and leaving the funeral home.

6. Food and/or beverages are not permitted in the funeral home. (No Receptions)

7. Visitations Indoors: HAMILTON & BURLINGTON – contact tracing for all attendees
• Open to the public with 50% capacity limits at a time and controlled with an online Sign Up system, preventing lineups.

8. Funeral Home Chapel Funeral Services Indoors: Must be private by family invitation ONLY (date/time of service cannot be published) and contact tracing for all attendees.
• HAMILTON - Maximum of 60 attendees in the funeral home chapel, with optional second room with additional capacity for 50 attendees.
• BURLINGTON - Maximum 60 attendees throughout the main floor (three rooms) of the funeral home in {Chapel (30)/Terrace (15)/Parterre (15)}.

9. Church Services Indoors: Must be private by family invitation ONLY (date/time of service cannot be published) and contact tracing for all attendees. If allowed by church, we will follow each church’s protocols for 50% capacity limits.

10. Cemetery: Two meters of physical distancing, public open gathering outdoors. We will follow each Mausoleum’s protocols. *Bayview Mausoleum 25 attendees.

11. If live streaming, the date and time to log on for the live streaming is permitted to be published and shared publicly. (If possible, the location of the service is private).

Current Government Safety Protocols - Effective Friday, July 16, 2021

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:54:17 GMT

The following are the Government Directives in place for the safety of everyone. There is quite a bit of information to process and our Funeral Directors are available for clarification and additional detailed explanation of all protocols in place.

1. Anyone who has been in contact with someone who has Covid-19, has travelled in the last two weeks from anywhere outside of Ontario or is showing cold/flu-like symptoms should be self-isolated and not attend the visitations/services/interments thereby risking exposure to others. With immediate family travelers, there is the option to initially still quarantine, book and take a rapid results COVID-19 test in Ontario, receive a negative test result and provide accompanying documentation to the funeral home.

2. PASSIVE Screening for all visitors to the funeral home.

3. Masks/face coverings are mandatory in the funeral home; it protects the family, other guests, and staﬀ. Please consider not risking your own health further with the exposure to large numbers of people at the funeral home if your health is compromised and you are unable to wear a mask or have personal reasons to not wear a mask; you will not be allowed to enter the funeral home.

4. Unless you live in the same household, six feet /two meters distance must be maintained and please refrain from close personal contact like handshakes, hugging, and kissing. Oﬀer your condolences from a distance. We must be contact free.

5. Please sanitize/wash your hands when entering and leaving the funeral home.

6. Food and/or beverages are not permitted in the funeral home.

7. Visitations Indoors: HAMILTON & BURLINGTON – contact tracing for all attendees
• Open to the public with no capacity limits and controlled with a counting system, allowing for a line up of guests if needed.

8. Funeral Home Chapel Funeral Services Indoors: Must be private by family invitation ONLY (date/time of service cannot be published) and contact tracing for all attendees.
• HAMILTON - Maximum of 60 attendees in the funeral home chapel, with optional second room with additional capacity for 50 attendees.
• BURLINGTON - Maximum 60 attendees throughout the main floor (three rooms) of the funeral home in {Chapel (30)/Terrace (15)/Parterre (15)}.

9. Church Services Indoors: If allowed by church, we will follow each church’s protocols. This can be a public open service (date/time can be published).

10. Cemetery: Two meters of physical distancing, public open gathering outdoors. We will follow each Mausoleum’s protocols. *Bayview Mausoleum 25 attendees.

11. If live streaming , the date and time to log on for the live streaming is permitted to be published and shared publicly. (If possible, the location of the service is private).

12. RECEPTIONS : Private by family invitation ONLY. HAMILTON & BURLINGTON – Maximum 60 attendees indoors, with optional outdoor patio additional capacity.

Effective June 30, 2021: Current Government Safety Protocols

moram@baygardens.ca (Santina Monteiro) — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 14:05:04 GMT

The following are the Government Directives in place for the safety of everyone.

Our Funeral Directors are available for clarification and additional detailed explanation of all protocols in place.

1. Anyone who has been in contact with someone who has Covid-19, has travelled in the last two weeks from anywhere outside of Ontario or is showing cold/flu-like symptoms should be self- isolated and not attend the visitations/services/interments thereby risking exposure to others. With immediate family travelers, there is the option to initially still quarantine, book and take a rapid results COVID-19 test in Ontario, receive a negative test result and provide accompanying documentation to the funeral home.

2. Screening for all employees (active screening) and visitors (passive screening) to the funeral home is mandatory.

3. Masks/face coverings are mandatory in the funeral home; it protects the family, other guests, and staﬀ. Please consider not risking your own health further with the exposure to large numbers of people at the funeral home if your health is compromised and you are unable to wear a mask or have personal reasons to not wear a mask; you will not be allowed to enter the funeral home.

5. Please sanitize/wash your hands when entering and leaving the funeral home.

6. Food and/or beverages are not permitted in the funeral home.

7. Visitations Indoors:

HAMILTON: Maximum of 25% capacity (50 attendees) of a particular visitation room at the Hamilton location.
BURLINGTON: Maximum of 25% capacity (50 attendees) throughout the main floor (three rooms) of the facility at the Burlington location.

8. Funeral Home Chapel Funeral Services Indoors:

HAMILTON: Maximum of 25% capacity (50 attendees) in the funeral home chapel at the Hamilton location.
BURLINGTON: Maximum of 25% capacity (50 attendees) throughout the main floor (three rooms) of the funeral home in Burlington (Chapel/Terrace/Parterre).

9. Church Services Indoors: (if allowed by church): Maximum of 25% capacity (different for every church) to a maximum of 75 attendees in the entire church. Your funeral director will explain how the funeral service at church will take place if the number of attendees exceeds 75. Under no circumstances will the funeral home staff will be allowed to enter the church when there are more than 75 attendees.

10. Outdoors (Cemetery): Two meters of physical distancing to a maximum of 75 attendees. Maximum 25% capacity for a Mausoleum (different for every mausoleum) *Bayview Mausoleum 35 attendees.

11. All above numbers, when using the term ATTENDEES, include your immediate family members, invited guests, pallbearers, church staff, musicians, and clergy. (Funeral Home & Cemetery Staﬀ are not included in the numbers).

12. Private, by invitation or by appointment ONLY Visitations: The location, date and time will not be published or provided to the public by the funeral home staff. Families to select between online registration for visitation (first come first served method) or looking after their own invitations privately (to control who gets a spot). Funeral Services are by family invitation ONLY.

13. If live streaming, the date and time to log on for the live streaming is permitted to be published and shared publicly.

Ontario Step ONE Starting June 11, 2021 - Revised Pandemic Safety Protocols

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 11:48:50 GMT

The following is an explanation of the CURRENT Government Directives

The following are the Government Directives in place for the safety of everyone.

There is quite a bit of information to process and our Funeral Directors are available for clarification and additional detailed explanation of all protocols in place.

1. Anyone who has been in contact with someone who has Covid-19, has travelled in the last two weeks from anywhere outside of Ontario or is showing cold/flu-like symptoms should be self-isolated and not attend the visitations/services/interments thereby risking exposure to others. With immediate family travelers, there is the option to initially still quarantine, book and take a rapid results COVID-19 test in Ontario, receive a negative test result and provide accompanying documentation to the funeral home.

2. Active Screening for all employees and visitors to the funeral home is mandatory .

3. Masks/face coverings are mandatory in the funeral home; it protects the family, other guests, and staff. Please consider not risking your own health further with the exposure to large numbers of people at the funeral home if your health is compromised and you are unable to wear a mask or have personal reasons to not wear a mask; you will not be allowed to enter the funeral home.

4. Unless you live in the same household, six feet /two meters distance must be maintained and please refrain from close personal contact like handshakes, hugging, and kissing. Offer your condolences from a distance. We must be contact free.

5. Please sanitize/wash your hands when entering and leaving the funeral home.

6. Food and/or beverages are not permitted in the funeral home.

7. Visitations Indoors: Maximum of 15% capacity (25 attendees) of a particular visitation room to a maximum of 50 attendees in the entire facility at the Hamilton location. Maximum of 15% capacity (30 attendees) throughout the main floor (three rooms) of the facility at the Burlington location.

8. Funeral Home Chapel Funeral Services Indoors: Maximum of 15% capacity (30 attendees) in the funeral home chapel at the Hamilton location. Maximum of 15% capacity (30 attendees) throughout the main floor (three rooms) of the funeral home in Burlington (Chapel/Terrace/Parterre).

9. Church Services Indoors: (if allowed by church): Maximum of 15% capacity (different for every church) to a maximum of 50 attendees in the entire church. Your funeral director will explain how the funeral service at church will take place if the number of attendees exceeds 50. Under no circumstances will the funeral home staff will be allowed to enter the church when there are more than 50 attendees.

10. Outdoors (Cemetery): Two meters of physical distancing to a maximum of 30 attendees. Maximum 15% capacity for a Mausoleum (different for every mausoleum) *Bayview Mausoleum 25 attendees.

11. All above numbers, when using the term ATTENDEES, include your immediate family members, invited guests, pallbearers, church staff, musicians, and clergy. (Funeral Home & Cemetery Staff are not included in the numbers).

12. Private, by invitation ONLY Funeral Services & Visitations: The location, date and time will not be published or provided to the public by the funeral home staff. Families to select between online registration for visitation (first come first served method) or looking after their own invitations privately (to control who gets a spot). Funeral Services are by family invitation ONLY.

13. If livestreaming , the date and time to log on for the live streaming is permitted to be published and shared publicly.

Protocols for the Funeral Home

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 13:18:54 GMT

Lockdown (Updated April 17, 2021)

Effective Monday, April 19, 2021

Attendance at all funeral services will be restricted to a maximum of 10 attendees in total, indoors or outdoors, starting Monday.
The indoor and outdoor limits cannot be combined to allow more than 10.
The maximum of 10 attendees does not include funeral or cemetery staff, as in previous COVID-19 safety restrictions.
Cemeteries will also be restricted to the 10 maximum for funeral services.

The measures of physical distancing of two metres between people, wearing of masks indoors and outdoors, and cleaning and disinfecting of facilities between services remain in place. Serving food is prohibited at all funerals and visitations.

Grey Zone Protocols (Updated March 29, 2021)

The following are the Government Directives in place for the safety of everyone. There is quite a bit of information to process and our Funeral Directors are available for clarification and additional detailed explanation of all protocols in place.

1. Anyone who has been in contact with someone who has Covid-19, has travelled in the last two weeks from anywhere outside of Ontario or from current Colour Zone Grey (Lockdown), or is showing cold/flu-like symptoms should be self-isolated and not attend the visitations/services/interments thereby risking exposure to others. With immediate family travelers, there is the option to initially still quarantine, book and take a rapid results COVID-19 test in Ontario, receive a negative test result and provide accompanying documentation to the funeral home.

2. Active Screening for all employees and visitors to the funeral home is mandatory.

3. Masks/face coverings are mandatory in the funeral home; it protects the family, other guests, and staff. Please consider not risking your own health further with the exposure to large numbers of people at the funeral home if your health is compromised and you are unable to wear a mask, or have personal reasons to not wear a mask; you will not be allowed to enter the funeral home.

4. Unless you live in the same household, a distance of six feet /two meters must be maintained and please refrain from close personal contact like handshakes, hugging, and kissing. Offer your condolences from a distance. We must be contact free.

5. Please sanitize/wash your hands when entering and leaving the funeral home.

6. Food and/or beverages are not permitted in the funeral home. The Directive clearly states that we are to LIMIT EXPOSURE at all times. This means: A maximum total of 50 people are permitted into the funeral home, 10 to a Mausoleum and 30 to a Cemetery. This includes your immediate family members, pallbearers, musicians, and clergy. (Funeral Home Staff is not included)

7. Private Funeral Services & Visitations ONLY (Date/time not published) in the funeral home chapel and/or in a church (if allowed by church) are by invitation only with a maximum total of 50 people. The 50 people includes your immediate family, minister and pall bearers if applicable. Funeral Home staff do NOT count towards the 50

Re d Zone Protocols (Updated March 16, 2021)

1. Anyone who has been in contact with someone who has Covid-19, has traveled in the last two weeks from anywhere outside of Ontario or from current Colour Zone Grey (Lockdown), or is showing cold/flu-like symptoms should be self-isolated and not attend the visitations/services/interments thereby risking exposure to others. With immediate family travelers, there is the option to initially still quarantine, book and take a rapid results COVID-19 test in Ontario, receive a negative test result and provide accompanying documentation to the funeral home.

2. Active Screening for all employees and visitors to the funeral home is mandatory.

3. Masks/face coverings are mandatory in the funeral home; it protects the family, other guests, and staff. Please consider not risking your own health further with the exposure to large numbers of people at the funeral home if your health is compromised and you are unable to wear a mask or have personal reasons to not wear a mask; you will not be allowed to enter the funeral home.

4. Unless you live in the same household, a distance of six feet /two meters must be maintained and please refrain from close personal contact like handshakes, hugging, and kissing. Offer your condolences from a distance. We must be contact free.

5. Please sanitize/wash your hands when entering and leaving the funeral home.

6. Food and/or beverages are not permitted in the funeral home. The Directive clearly states that we are to LIMIT EXPOSURE at all times. This means: A maximum total of 100 people (including family) are permitted into the funeral home for visitation, to be scheduled in small groups with cleaning intervals, 50 maximum for service day (including family and clergy) – both at the funeral home chapel and at a church, 20 to a Mausoleum and 30 to a Cemetery. All the above numbers include your immediate family members (those staying for the entire visitation), pallbearers, musicians, and clergy. (Funeral Home Staff is not included).

HAMILTON AND BURLINGTON ARE CURRENTLY IN THE RED ZONE

**Visitation/or Service options dependent upon current Colour Zone designation determined by the Provincial Government**

7. Private Funeral Services (Date/time not published) in the funeral home chapel and/or in a church are by invitation only with a maximum total of 50 people.

8. Private Visitation (Date/times not published): By Invitation only and maximum total of 100 people are pre-registered (List of everyone’s full name and telephone number) and invited to attend the visitation during a specified time. There will be a minimum of 15 minutes for cleaning and disinfection between groups of guests. This guest list must be supplied by the family to the funeral home the day before the visitation. Guests must remain in their vehicles until their visitation time and a staff member comes out to compare guests to the list provided by the family and or calls the guests cell phone to invite them to come into the funeral home for the visitation.

Red Zone Protocols (Updated February, 16, 2021)

GOVERNMENT SAFETY PROTOCOLS:

The following are the Government Directives in place for the safety of everyone. There is quite a bit of information to process and our Funeral Directors are available for clarification and additional detailed explanation of all protocols in place.

1. Anyone who has been in contact with someone who has Covid-19, has travelled in the last two weeks from anywhere outside of Ontario or from current Colour Zone Grey (Lockdown), or is showing cold/flu-like symptoms should be self-isolated and not attend the visitations/services/interments thereby risking exposure to others. With immediate family travelers, there is the option to initially still quarantine, book and take a rapid results COVID-19 test in Ontario, receive a negative test result and provide accompanying documentation to the funeral home.

2. Active Screening for all employees and visitors to the funeral home is mandatory.

3. Masks/face coverings are mandatory in the funeral home; it protects the family, other guests, and staff. Please consider not risking your own health further with the exposure to large numbers of people at the funeral home if your health is compromised and you are unable to wear a mask, or have personal reasons to not wear a mask; you will not be allowed to enter the funeral home.

4. Unless you live in the same household, a distance of six feet /two meters must be maintained and please refrain from close personal contact like handshakes, hugging, and kissing. Offer your condolences from a distance. We must be contact free.

5. Please sanitize/wash your hands when entering and leaving the funeral home.

6. Food and/or beverages are not permitted in the funeral home. The Directive clearly states that we are to LIMIT EXPOSURE at all times. This means: A maximum total of 50 people are permitted into the funeral home, 20 to a Mausoleum and 30 to a Cemetery. This includes your immediate family members, pallbearers, musicians, and clergy. (Funeral Home Staff is not included)

HAMILTON AND BURLINGTON ARE CURRENTLY IN THE RED ZONE FOR AS OF February 16, 2021 **Visitation/or Service options dependent upon current Colour Zone designation determined by the Provincial Government**

7. Private Funeral Services (Date/Time not published) in the funeral home chapel and/or in a church are by invitation only with a maximum total of 50 people.

8. Private Visitation (Date/Times not published): By Invitation only and maximum total of 50 people are pre-registered (List of everyone’s full name and telephone number) and invited to attend the visitation during a specified time. There will be a minimum of 15 minutes for cleaning and disinfection between groups of guests. This guest list must be supplied by the family to the funeral home the day before the visitation. Guests must remain in their vehicles until their visitation time and a staff member comes out to compare guests to the list provided by the family.

Grey Zone Protocols (Updated January 29, 2021)
GOVERNMENT SAFETY PROTOCOLS:

The following are the Government Directives in place for the safety of everyone. There is quite a bit of information to process and our Funeral Directors are available for clarification and additional detailed explanation of all protocols in place.

1. Anyone who has been in contact with someone who has Covid-19, has travelled in the last two weeks from anywhere outside of Ontario or from current Colour Zone Grey (Lockdown), or is showing cold/flu-like symptoms should be self-isolated and not attend the visitations/services/interments thereby risking exposure to others. With immediate family travelers, there is the option to initially still quarantine, book and take a rapid results COVID-19 test in Ontario, receive a negative test result and provide accompanying documentation to the funeral home.

2. Active Screening for all employees and visitors to the funeral home is mandatory.

3. Masks/face coverings are mandatory in the funeral home; it protects the family, other guests, and staﬀ. Please consider not risking your own health further with the exposure to large numbers of people at the funeral home if your health is compromised and you are unable to wear a mask, or have personal reasons to not wear a mask; you will not be allowed to enter the funeral home.

4. Unless you live in the same household, a distance of six feet /two meters must be maintained and please refrain from close personal contact like handshakes, hugging, and kissing. Oﬀer your condolences from a distance. We must be contact free.

5. Please sanitize/wash your hands when entering and leaving the funeral home.

6. Food and/or beverages are not permitted in the funeral home.

The Directive clearly states that we are to LIMIT EXPOSURE at all times. This means: A maximum total of 10

people are permitted into the funeral home, 10

to a Mausoleum and 10 to a Cemetery. This includes your immediate family members, pallbearers, musicians, and clergy. (Funeral Home Staﬀ is not included)

HAMILTON & BURLINGTON ARE CURRENTLY IN THE GREY ZONE

**Visitation/or Service options dependent upon current Colour Zone designation determined by the Provincial Government**

7. Private Funeral Services & Visitations ONLY (Date/time not published) in the funeral home chapel and/or in a church (if allowed by church) are by invitation only with a maximum total of 10 people. The 10 people includes your minister and pall bearers if applicable. Funeral Home staff do NOT count towards the 10 .

NEW (DECEMBER 21, 2020):

GOVERNMENT SAFETY PROTOCOLS: The following are the Government Directives in place for the safety of everyone. There is quite a bit of information to process and our Funeral Directors are available for clarification and additional detailed explanation of all protocols in place.

1. Anyone who has been in contact with someone who has Covid-19, has travelled in the last two weeks from anywhere outside of Ontario or from current Colour Zone Grey (Lockdown), or is showing cold/flu-like symptoms should be self-isolated and not attend the visitations/services/interments thereby risking exposure to others. With immediate family travelers, there is the option to initially still quarantine, book and take a rapid results COVID-19 test in Ontario, receive a negative test result and provide accompanying documentation to the funeral home.

2. Active Screening for all employees and visitors to the funeral home is mandatory.

3. Masks/face coverings are mandatory in the funeral home; it protects the family, other guests, and staff. Please consider not risking your own health further with the exposure to large numbers of people at the funeral home if your health is compromised and you are unable to wear a mask, or have personal reasons to not wear a mask; you will not be allowed to enter the funeral home.

4. Unless you live in the same household, a distance of six feet /two meters must be maintained and please refrain from close personal contact like handshakes, hugging, and kissing. Offer your condolences from a distance. We must be contact free.

5. Please sanitize/wash your hands when entering and leaving the funeral home.

6. Food and/or beverages are not permitted in the funeral home. The Directive clearly states that we are to LIMIT EXPOSURE at all times. This means: A maximum total of 50 people are permitted into the funeral home, 20 to a Mausoleum and 30 to a Cemetery. This includes your immediate family members, pallbearers, musicians, and clergy.

(Funeral Home Staff is not included) HAMILTON IS CURRENTLY IN THE GREY ZONE AS OF DECEMBER 21, 2020 BURLINGTON IS IN THE RED ZONE AS OF NOVEMBER 16, 2020 AND WILL BE GOING INTO THE GREY ZONE/LOCKDOWN AS OF DECEMBER 26, 2020

**Visitation/or Service options dependent upon current Colour Zone designation determined by the Provincial Government**

7. Private Funeral Services (Date/time not published) in the funeral home chapel and/or in a church are by invitation only with a maximum total of 10 people.

8. Private Visitation (Date/times not published): By Invitation only and maximum total of 10 people are pre-registered (List of everyone’s full name and telephone number) and invited to attend the visitation during a specified time. There will be a minimum of 15 minutes for cleaning and disinfection between groups of guests. This guest list must be supplied by the family to the funeral home the day before the visitation. Guests must remain in their vehicles until their visitation time and a staff member comes out to compare guests to the list provided by the family.

(December 14, 2020)
GOVERNMENT SAFETY PROTOCOLS:
The following are the Government Directives in place for the safety of everyone. There is quite a bit of information to process and our Funeral Directors are available for clarification and additional detailed explanation of all protocols in place.

1. Anyone who has been in contact with someone who has Covid-19, has travelled in the last two weeks from anywhere outside of Ontario or from current Colour Zone Grey (Lockdown), or is showing cold/flu-like symptoms should be self-isolated and not attend the visitations/services/interments thereby risking exposure to others. With immediate family travelers, there is the option to initially still quarantine, book and take a rapid results COVID-19 test in Ontario, receive a negative test result and provide accompanying documentation to the funeral home.

2. Active Screening for all employees and visitors to the funeral home is mandatory.

3. Masks/face coverings are mandatory in the funeral home; it protects the family, other guests, and staff. Please consider not risking your own health further with the exposure to large numbers of people at the funeral home if your health is compromised and you are unable to wear a mask, or have personal reasons to not wear a mask; you will not be allowed to enter the funeral home.

4. Unless you live in the same household, a distance of six feet /two meters must be maintained and please refrain from close personal contact like handshakes, hugging, and kissing. Offer your condolences from a distance. We must be contact free.

5. Please sanitize/wash your hands when entering and leaving the funeral home.

6. Food and/or beverages are not permitted in the funeral home. The Directive clearly states that we are to LIMIT EXPOSURE at all times. This means: A maximum total of 50 people are permitted into the funeral home, 20 to a Mausoleum and 30 to a Cemetery. This includes your immediate family members, pallbearers, musicians, and clergy. (Funeral Home Staff is not included)

HAMILTON AND BURLINGTON ARE CURRENTLY IN THE RED ZONE FOR AT LEAST 28 DAYS AS OF NOVEMBER 16, 2020 **Visitation/or Service options dependent upon current Colour Zone designation determined by the Provincial Government**

7. Private Funeral Services (Date/Time not published) in the funeral home chapel and/or in a church are by invitation only with a maximum total of 50 people.

8. Private Visitation (Date/Times not published): By Invitation only and maximum total of 50 people are pre-registered (List of everyone’s full name and telephone number) and invited to attend the visitation during a specified time. There will be a minimum of 15 minutes for cleaning and disinfection between groups of guests. This guest list must be supplied by the family to the funeral home the day before the visitation. Guests must remain in their vehicles until their visitation time and a staff member comes out to compare guests to the list provided by the family.

COVID-19 Update

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 21:26:05 GMT

NEW!

The mausoleum at Bayview Cemetery will be opening Friday, July 17th!

The mausoleum will be open to the public Monday to Saturday (Closed on Sunday) from 9 am – 5 pm.

Before entering the mausoleum, there will be a new protocol in place with a Covid-19 assessment. If you answer yes to any of the questions, we cannot allow entry into the mausoleum.

Upon entering, there will be a sign-in sheet, where your name, phone number, and who you are visiting will be needed.

Face masks are mandatory in the mausoleum at all times.

We thank you for your cooperation and patience as we take these measures to safely open up the mausoleum for the public and our staff.

Update March 23 - Under the direction of the Ontario Government and The Bereavement Authority of Ontario all services and visitation, including at Bayview Cemetery will be limited to 10 people. At this time we will not be able to offer receptions.

To Our Valued Families & Guests,

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation evolves, we at Bay Gardens Funeral Home & Bayview Cemetery, Crematory & Mausoleum, are putting the highest priority on the health and safety of our families, guests, associates, and the community at the forefront.

As of now, the Public Health Agency of Canada and The Bereavement Authority of Ontario has assessed that the public health risk associated with COVID-19 to Ontarians remains low.

However, rest assured we are taking every precaution to promote a healthy and safe environment. As prevention of the spreading of the virus involves sanitary measures, we will be increasing our already high standards of sanitation and hygiene in our funeral homes and mausoleum.

As of March 17th, under the direction of the Ontario government, all services will be limited to less than 50 people until we have a better understanding of the situation. The safety of our staff and the families we service continue to be our number one concern.

We ask for your help when attending a visitation or funeral service, by expressing your sympathy without direct contact, wash and disinfect hands, and if you are sick stay home. If you are feeling sick, and unable to attend a visitation, please call the funeral home at (905) 574-0405, and our staff will gladly sign the register book on the behalf of your family.

On behalf of Bay Gardens Funeral Home and Bayview Cemetery, Crematory & Mausoleum, we thank you for your understanding, trust and loyalty.

As more information becomes available we will keep you updated.

Planning to Travel? Remember to pack your peace of mind!

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:27:19 GMT

As we move into cooler weather, many of us start to think about traveling to countries with warmer climates. Travelling takes a lot of planning and organization, but what happens if a tragedy occurs while you’re away?

Returning a loved one who has died is not something we generally prepare for when going on vacation. However, there are many details that need to be worked out for repatriation of a deceased person, such as acting quickly to return a loved one to Canada, answering multitudes of questions, making funeral or cemetery arrangements, and dealing with documentation form another country. It can all be very overwhelming for someone, but the strain can be alleviated by doing some planning ahead.

The Guaranteed Travel Assurance Plan (GTAP) is an additional feature offered by Bay Gardens. Coupled with a preneed funeral policy, this plan provides peace of mind, knowing that many issues will be taken care of if death occurs while travelling. Whether travelling out of country, or to a different city, the travel plan is designed to facilitate the costs and details of returning a deceased person to their home.

The GTAP provides you with peace of mind when you travel, the coverage includes:

Travel protection plans for when you travel 100km or more away from home. ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!
If death should occur while you are travelling out of town or out of the country, returning the deceased back home can be very expensive and complicated. GTAP takes away the stress and handles all the necessary details to ensure the deceased is returned to their home safely.
GTAP was designed to do more than cover the expenses. GTAP does all the work that would be left to an unprepared and grieving family.

Additionally, the travel plan will cover:

Travel companion expense to accompany deceased home.
Expense for one next-of-kin to travel to place of death and accompany deceased home when travelling alone.
Pays for the cost to bring pets home safely
Provides bereavement support for surviving family members

If the Guaranteed Travel Assurance Plan sounds like something you’d be interested in or would like more information, contact Lisa Palmer, our pre-planning specialist at (905) 574-0405 with any questions at no obligation to you.

Funeral Etiquette

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 18:14:19 GMT

Funerals are hard on your emotions and knowing the proper way to act can be challenging and confusing. Questions such as what to wear, where to sit and how long to stay can seem overpowering, especially if you’re grieving. It is important to remember that as an attendee to a funeral you’re there to offer support to those grieving.

Knowing the guidelines around funerals can help you feel more at ease at the service. Here’s a quick overview of funeral etiquette:

Should I Attend? It is an opportunity for you to remember pay your respects and show your support. If you feel your presence would make the family uncomfortable or if it’s a private event, then do not attend the funeral.

What Do I Wear to a Funeral? Wearing black is not a requirement for all funerals you should pick clothing that is respectful. It’s appropriate to wear clothing you might wear to a job interview.

Where Do I Sit at a Funeral? Typically, the first few rows are saved for family and close friends of the deceased. Seating anywhere after the first few rows, but if coming late sit in the back as not to disturb the service.

What Should I Say at a Funeral? A simple “I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family” is enough to express your sympathies.

When Should I Arrive? It’s good to arrive 10-15 minutes early to visit for a few moments with other guests before the service.

Should I Bring a Gift? A bouquet or sympathy flowers or donation to the charity of the family’s choice are valuable way to express your condolences to the family

Should I Sign the Register Book? Be sure to sign your full name and relationship, family will keep the register book as a memento.

Do I Keep in Touch? A phone call or note after the funeral lets the family know you care. The months after a death are when friends and family need the support.

Should I Bring a Cellphone? Ideally leave your phone in your car. A phone ringing is inappropriate, but if you must bring your phone make sure to have ringer and notifications off.

Should I drink? Do not overindulge. If food and drinks are being served be sure to not over do it. You do not want to disturb the family.

Focusing on Women in May

Fri, 03 May 2019 15:55:05 GMT

As we spring into May and get into the warmer weather, our thoughts turn to the special women in our lives.

In May, we honour these incredible women in our life with Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day can bring many emotions to the surface as we spend time with and celebrate our mothers, grandmothers, daughters, sisters, aunts and others.

At Bay Gardens & Bayview Cemetery we change our scarves and ties to the pink breast cancer ribbon. The symbol reminds us that the battle against women’s cancers is ongoing.

According to the Canadian Cancer Society it is estimated in 2017 that over 100,000 women would be diagnosed with cancer and over 38,000 women would die from the disease. Due to funding and research, survival rates have increased to 60% of people diagnosed with cancer will survive at least 5 years after the diagnosis. For more information about cancer statistics, visit the Canadian Cancer Society.

May you cherish your time with your loved ones this month, and to those who are bereaved, may positive memories remain an integral part of your lives.

“Mothers are like glue. Even when you can’t see them, they’re still holding the family together” – Susan Gale

April is Autism Awareness Month

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 13:01:25 GMT

This month, Bay Gardens & Bayview Cemetery staff will change their scarves and ties to bring focus to Autism, which coincides with World Autism Day on April 2nd.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts brain development causing individuals to experience communication problems, difficulty with social interactions, and a tendency to repeat specific patterns of behavior. ASD is a spectrum disorder, which means while all people with ASD will experience difficulties, the degree to which each person on the spectrum experiences these challenges will be different.

There is no standard “type or “typical” person with ASD. Knowing the early signs that lead to early diagnosis can lead to optional outcomes.

ASD crosses all cultural, ethnic, geographic and socioeconomic boundaries and can affect adult in many ways.

For more information on resources available visit Autism Canada, Autism Ontario and Autism Speaks .

New Year: 2019 Putting Yourself First

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 14:21:16 GMT

The most important investment you can make is in yourself – Warren Buffett

The New Year is a celebration for remembering and looking back at the year behind us. Our thoughts turn to a fresh for the year ahead. For the new year, many people begin their resolutions for the year full of motivation and encouragement, but many who make resolutions do not keep them. Too often, New Year’s resolutions make people feel worse and like a failure for not reaching their goals.

The real reason people fail is they don’t consider basic human psychology. To make positive changes in your life, whether on January 1st or any day of the year, you need to set yourself up for success for years to come. Instead of making big resolutions, start small, make a promise to yourself. Start with you. There’s always someone you can prioritize ahead of yourself, but if you don’t care for yourself, no one else will. You’ll feel burned out and unhappy, in both your personal and work relationships. You’ll be poorly equipped to make a meaningful change in your life. When we work on ourselves, it makes us more present in our day to days, and we tend to not focus on the negatives out of our control.

Happiness doesn’t come from achieving distant future goals. Commit to an act of self-care every day and involve into larger acts of self-care on a weekly or monthly basis. Make time for you. You’ll be surprised by how much it improves your life to care for yourself. It’s the little things you do every day that ultimately create the big results everyone wants. Those small things begin with self-care, recharging your batteries and refocusing on what matters most. Investing in your “best-self”. It’s not selfish or indulgent…it is essential for living your best life!

Healing Through the Holidays

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:24:49 GMT

December is here and the holiday season is in swing, complete with the bustling activity that accompanies it. This time of year, can be joyous but a painful time for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. We have outlined below some ideas we hope will help you cope during this season.

We need to share our memories. ..

through photos and stories

by lighting a special candle during the day or at a special time

We need to share and express our feelings...

by surrounding ourselves with people who understand and care

by sitting with your sadness; tears are healing, allow yourself to cry

by accepting good feelings; it is okay to laugh and enjoy yourself, you are not being disrespectful to the memory of a loved one

We need to set limits.. .

by engaging in activities that will keep us grounded

by choosing to socialize, or not, and to feel free to cancel or leave the event

by letting go of the need to do everything; share activities like shopping and cooking - others will understand

by planning our time to reduce stress - try not to over-commit

We need to be kind to ourselves...

by slowing down the holiday pace, taking one day at a time

by finding a way to pamper ourselves

by eating well, getting enough sleep, exercising, and limiting alcohol

by talking; seek out support through friends, a group of counselling, if you feel you need it

If you need assistance dealing with your grief, Friends in Grief offers peer support groups at no charge throughout the year. Contact them at (905) 318-0059 or fig@baygardens.ca for more information.

November is Men's Health Awareness

ccannon@baygardens.ca (Bay Gardens Funeral Home) — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 14:11:42 GMT

November, now commonly referred to as Movember, is a movement to promote awareness of men's cancers and mental health.

During the month of November staff at Bay Gardens & Bayview Cemetery will be wearing blue scarves and ties in support of men's health awareness. The various shades of blue represent the awareness ribbons of Prostate Cancer Canada and the colours associated with the Movember Foundation.

Prostate Cancer Canada and the Movember Movement are tackling men's health on a global scale, year-round, addressing some of the biggest health issues faced by men: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.

The most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canadian men is prostate. Risks of developing prostate cancer increases with age, ethnicity and men who have a family history. Awareness and early detection is key! If detected early there is a 98% chance of survival beyond 5 years.

Visit Prostate Cancer Canada and Movember Movement to learn more on how you can get involved!

Suicide Awareness Month

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 16:31:18 GMT

September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day (WPSD) and for the month of September staff at Bay Gardens and Bayview Cemetery wear yellow scarves and orange ties to bring awareness to the important issue of suicide and to focus on reducing the stigma associated with suicide. These colours represent the awareness ribbon of the Canadian Association of Suicide Prevention (CASP) and signify the rising sun and the flickering flame of a candle, both symbols of light and hope. This year’s WSPD theme is “ Working Together to Prevent Suicide”.

It is estimated that each day in Canada, 11 people end their life and 210 make a suicide attempt. Suicide occurs across all age, economic, social and ethnic boundaries. The pain that leads individuals to take their lives is unimaginable and their deaths leave countless family and friends bereaved and their communities impacted.

“Suicide prevention occurs every minute of every day throughout the year. On WSPD our collective actions and words give a powerful voice to the difference each and every one of us, alone and together, can make in bringing meaningful hope to those most vulnerable and at risk,” said CASP Board President Karen Letofsky. Julie K. Campbell, Executive Director added, “this year CASP has chosen the image of two people joining their hands to form a heart – a symbol of coming together to offer help, support, and care to those who are in need. It’s a reminder that we are stronger together. Together, we can prevent suicide.”

When someone is struggling the first step is taking a moment to check in with them and listen, be supportive and compassionate. Remember that you don’t have to have all the answers, but be prepared to help them find resources and information if they need additional help and support. Visit www.suicideprevention.ca/need-help/ to find resources in your community.

On September 10th, remember WORKING TOGETHER TO PREVENT SUICIDE.

Let's talk about Men's health

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 17:42:28 GMT

HELLO! Men's Health Awareness November, now commonly known as Movember, is a movement to promote awareness of men's cancers and mental health.

Bay Gardens and Bayview Cemetery will continue our work of bringing awareness to men's health this month. Our uniforms will change, with staff wearing blue ties and scarves to represent awareness of Prostate Cancer Canada and colours associated with the Movember Foundation.

Prostate Cancer Canada and Movember Canada are tackling men's health on a global scale, year-round, addressing some of the biggest health issues faced by men: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. The most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canadian men is prostate. Risks of developing prostate cancer increases with age, ethnicity and men who have a family history.

Awareness and early detection is key! If detected early there is a 98% chance of survival beyond 5 years. Our fathers, partners, brothers and friends face a health crisis.

Men are dying too young. We can't afford to stay silent. Visit Prostate Cancer Canada and Movember Canada to learn more on how you can get involved!