Cemeteries are where families often come together to remember and keep the memory of a loved one alive. Throughout the history of mankind, mourning and burial rites have played a central role in our traditions. Visiting the deceased in cemeteries is also an important and long-standing ritual surrounding grief.
Whether it is to talk, to pay tribute, to celebrate or simply to remember, at one moment or another, all mourning families wish to reunite with their lost loved ones. This can be achieved simply through thoughts or memories. However, visiting a cemetery is a way for many to experience a deeper connection by bridging the physical environment and symbolic rituals. When contemplating a tomb or memorial, we witness the unique resting place of those who have passed, peacefully apart from the world of the living, but still within reach to allow respite.
For many people, visiting the burial site of a loved one is a concrete way to give time to the deceased. We sometimes feel a stronger connection in a cemetery as our entire attention and time are devoted to contemplation and personal thoughts. Cemeteries create a break from the outside world. With each visit, we can observe our path to healing or allow ourselves to experience pain when it is still heavy.
Many people visit the cemetery as a family on important dates such as during the holidays, on the birthday of the deceased or on the anniversary of their death. These moments allow us to share memories about our lost loved one with relatives, thus allowing to create new traditions surrounding these reunions.
As generations are changing along with their needs, so are cemeteries. The cemetery at Les Sentiers was designed with this in mind. Our goal was to create a familiar, natural, serene and well looked-after environment where bereaved families would feel comfortable and welcome whenever they would visit. A sanctuary to guide and support loved ones through their grieving process, one visit at a time.
Our cemetery is set in a natural environment, providing visitors with a spacious and more intimate space. The nearby river and surrounding forest immerse visitors in the blissful sounds of running water and nature, for a peaceful, serene experience that makes our site truly unique.
When visiting a deceased loved one as a family, small details can go a long way in making the experience more enjoyable. With this in mind, we offer picnic tables throughout the site as well as a play area for children. Also, our walking paths allow families to make the moment last longer or go for a tranquil stroll. This unique approach allows for smooth progression through the grieving process.
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Je souhaite vous remercier de ma part et de toute ma famille pour nous avoir soutenu tout au long du processus. Depuis la crémation jusqu’au funérailles et malgré les petits pépins qu’on a rencontré. La cérémonie avec Mme Prénovost a été à la hauteur de nos attentes. Merci encore pour votre dévouement, nous l’avons tous apprécié.
Danielle Daoust
Merci beaucoup Monsieur Tittel, vos services nous enlèvent un poids sur nos épaules.
Manon Laroque
Un weekend rempli d’émotions. Merci Les Sentiers qui est tellement un bel endroit….la vue, le personnel, l’ambiance, et j’en passe et que dire de la célébrante Suzie Prénovost une personne merveilleuse et humaine. Merci ma belle-famille d’amour Bon voyage papa, pour toujours dans nos pensées et nos coeurs.
Elisabeth
Un très gros merci à toute l’équipe! En particulier pour celles qui nous ont accompagnés toute la journée. Tout s’est déroulé à merveille grâce à leur aide. Les invités ont absolument adoré l’endroit. Ce fut une très belle journée dans les circonstances. Ma mère aurait été très contente de la cérémonie et de cette journée.
Félix Morency-Lavoie
Merci pour absolument tout. Nous sommes tous très reconnaissants de ce que vous avez fait pour notre famille.
Karine et Nicole