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About Cremation
Cremation is a meaningful and increasingly common choice for families looking for a flexible, personal, and respectful way to honour a loved one. It offers the freedom to create a tribute that reflects their life, your traditions, and the needs of your family.
Why Families Choose Cremation​​
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Flexibility – Cremation allows families to decide how and where they want to honour their loved one. Ashes can be scattered, buried, placed in a cemetery niche, or kept in a meaningful place at home. It’s a choice that adapts to your traditions and your timeline.
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Environmental Considerations – Many families appreciate that cremation reduces land use and offers a simpler environmental footprint compared to traditional burial.
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Personalization – From quiet, intimate moments to larger gatherings, cremation gives families room to create the type of farewell that feels right.
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Affordability – Cremation can be a more cost-effective option while still allowing for meaningful memorial experiences.
Who Can Make Cremation Arrangements?
Under Section 91 of The Funeral and Cremation Services Act, only the legally recognized Authorized Decision Maker (ADM) has the authority to make arrangements and sign cremation documents. It’s essential that the correct person is identified, as no services can proceed without their written consent. In the table below, you’ll find the legal order of authority — starting with the highest — for who may act as the ADM. If someone in a higher category is unavailable, unwilling, or does not exist, authority passes to the next eligible person on the list. Providing accurate information to your funeral director will help ensure legal compliance and avoid delays during this important process.
(a) the executor named in the will of the deceased;
(b) the spouse of the deceased or a person with whom the deceased cohabited as a spouse in a relatonship of some permanence;
(c) an adult child of the deceased;
(d) a parent or legal custodian of the deceased;
(e) an adult brother or sister of the deceased;
(f) a grandparent of the deceased;
(g) an adult grandchild of the deceased;
(h) an adult uncle or aunt of the deceased;
(i) an adult nephew or niece of the deceased;
(j) an adult next of kin of the deceased determined on the basis provided by sections 11 and 12 of The Intestate Succession Act, 2019;
(k) another adult person having some relationship with the deceased not based on a family relationship.
For more information on Saskatchewan funeral service legislation & bylaws, please visit the Funeral and Cremation Services Council of Saskatchewan at: www.funeralinfo.ca
Direct Cremation vs Traditional Cremation Services​​​
Direct cremation, which we call Essential Cremation at Sage, is the simplest and most streamlined option. It includes confirming information, completing the required documents, mandatory identification with the Authorizing Decision-Maker, the cremation process, and returning the ashes in a simple temporary urn. There are no gatherings, viewings, or ceremony components unless a family chooses to add them.
Traditional cremation services include everything listed above, but with additional ways for families to gather and honour their loved one. This may include a private family viewing, time in our lounge, a graveside service, a celebration of life, or a full funeral service at a church or venue. The difference is not in the cremation itself, but in the experience and time surrounding it.
Understanding Cremation Pricing​​​​​
Cremation pricing can vary widely, and the differences often come down to what each provider includes in their quoted price. Some advertise low fees that do not reflect the full cost a family will ultimately pay. At Sage, our cremation packages are built to be complete and transparent, so families know exactly what is included before they make a decision. You can view all package details on our pricing page anytime.
What’s Included vs Not Included in Cremation Quotes​​​
​One of the most confusing parts of comparing cremation providers is understanding what is actually included in the advertised price. Many quotes exclude essential items the family will need to pay for later, such as:​
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A basic cremation container
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The cremation process fee
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A temporary urn
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Funeral Director Attestation of Death
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​At Sage, these required components are included in all of our packages.
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Taylor Garrett
Jan and Jennifer at Sage Funeral Home were tremendous to deal with, despite this being one of the most difficult times in my life, after losing my father. They were both extremely professional, caring, and a pleasure to deal with throughout the decision process. We decided to go ahead with the Alkaline Hydrolysis cremation, and the ladies at Sage Funeral Home were able to answer any and all questions that we had throughout. I highly recommend Sage Funeral Home. Excellent service from start to finish. Thanks Jan, Jennifer and your entire team! 5* across the board
Priscilla Theriault
Jan and Jen were the most kind, caring and most compassionate women during our time of need. They were extremely supportive during this difficult time. They were helpful and dealt with me and my immediate family in a very professional manner. Thank you to both these very professional people and we truly appreciated your kindness Jan and Jen! We certainly recommend Sage Funeral Home. Again a huge thanks!
Stacey M.
Jan was so supportive and there for me whenever I needed her. She goes above and beyond to make the process easy. When I lost my mom she didn't have any insurance or any pre made arrangements, when I started making calls to places Sage’s services were very reasonably priced ( half ) Of everyone else and Jan reached out right away. My future plans are to have my family go see Jan and her crew for all my arrangements. Thank you so much Jan for making this very easy for myself and my family.
Stephanie South
Finding the right funeral home to take care of your loved one can be a daunting task. At least it was for me. After calling several funeral homes in Regina, I knew that Sage Funeral Home was the right one for me immediately when I spoke to Jan. Jan is just the person, I needed at such a difficult time. She is knowledgeable, professional, and so personable. She went above and beyond to make sure that I was comfortable and that my mom was cared for and properly and laid to rest in the way that meant the most to our family. I never felt like I was being "sold" anything. Transparency and integrity were the standard upheld throughout the entire process, with every interaction i had. The price was more than fair, including the cremation and aftercare service. I am very grateful for Jan and Sage Funeral Home in what has been the most difficult time of my life. We decided to go ahead with the Alkaline Hydrolysis cremation, and the ladies at Sage Funeral Home were able to answer any and all questions that we had throughout. I highly recommend Sage Funeral Home. Excellent service from start to finish. Thanks Jan, Jennifer and your entire team! 5* across the board
Tracy Tran
Sage Funeral Home was a pleasure to deal with after my mother passed. They were cost efficient, caring and helpful with all my questions and concerns and responded to all my calls and emails very quickly. I would highly recommend their services for anyone looking to cremate a loved one.
Wendy Wayling
My family and I want to thank Jan Porten and Sage Funeral Home for their caring and thoughtful services during this difficult time. Jan made everything very easy for us while showing great compassion. She was very organized and empathetic. We wanted to have a simple and intimate service, but also one to celebrate our mom - Jan helped us with every step. Thank you Jan for your excellence and kindness.