Our Story is Just Like Yours, Unique.
Our family business has been active in Québec for nearly 90 years. Our story begins with a true pioneer, Alfred Dallaire, at the beginning of the 1930s—a difficult period. An entrepreneur at heart, Alfred manages to open up his own barber shop after having made many sacrifices. However, as chance would have it, his destiny changes and he soon ends up as a funeral director…
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IMPORTANT NOTICE - CORONAVIRUS
COVID-19 – LAST UPDATE January 7, 2021 – We are here 24/7 to help you
IN CASE OF DEATH
Please contact us as soon as possible at 514 595-1500 or 1 800 454-8767 (toll free) or at info@yveslegare.com. In this time of exceptional crisis, we are able to help you immediately with the utmost respect and empathy. It is now possible to organize the funeral of a loved one or to plan your pre-arrangements with one of our counsellors over the phone. For an appointment in our branches, we invite you to contact us at 514 595-1500 or 1 800 454-8767 (toll free) or at info@yveslegare.com. Please note: If you present one of the symptoms of Covid-19 or if you have been outside of Canada in the last 14 days or if you have been in contact with a person suffering from Covid-19, we will answer all your requests by phone.
OUR BRANCH OPENING HOURS
Our branches are open 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.* * Hours may vary for some branches. See the Our complexes section for more information. Please note that wearing a mask is mandatory for everyone inside our complexes and mausoleums, as well as the standards of social distancing of two (2) meters must be respected at all times and in all places.
ORGANIZATION OF THE LAST FAREWELL
The current pandemic context requires us, in light of public health directives, to review our practices in order to protect our clients and employees.
Number of visitors: Current government guidelines limit attendance at our lounges to a maximum of 25 people, as long as the social distance of two (2) meters is respected. Virtual Commemoration We offer a virtual funeral and commemoration service by videoconference as an option to the services traditionally offered.
What about the deceased from COVID-19? Two options are available, cremation or burial of the deceased in the cemetery, all in accordance with public health guidelines. In the case of cremation, it is always possible to expose the ashes according to the current guidelines for gatherings. Ask our consultants for more information. In the case of burial in the cemetery, there will be no traditional viewing of the deceased. Some options are available, ask your advisor.
BURIAL OF ASHES AND BODIES
Presence in our mausoleums and cemeteries is limited to a maximum of 25 people for nesting, burial or burial. For nesting in small columbariums, the presence of a maximum of five (5) people is allowed.
VISIT OF OUR RESTING PLACES
Visits are allowed in all our resting places however, the presence is limited to a maximum of 25 people at a time in the cemeteries and mausoleums and to five (5) people in the small columbariums. For the schedules of our resting places, consult the section Our complexes and cemeteries.
OUR COMMITMENT
Yves Légaré Funeral Complexes, an entirely Quebec-based company that has been at your service for over 90 years, reiterates its commitment to be there for you and with you. Do not hesitate to contact us by phone at 514 595-1500 or 1 800 454-8767 (toll free) or by email. We are with you 24/7 to answer your questions.