NWFA Inc. is a not for profit organization that was formed to provide low cost final arrangements. It is governed by a volunteer board of directors, and has licensed staff to assist families with their loved ones final wishes.

NWFA Inc is a licensed transfer service, it may not do embalming, cosmetic restoration and does not provide services such as limousines, viewing facilities nor does it assist with services such as memorial services.  On the day of the service, for a fee, we can bring cremated remains to a place where a memorial service is held, provide guest books, and donation envelopes, pens etc. We can also remove the cremated remains back to our facility if the family wishes that to be done.  We may not be present at, or conduct or provide assisstance 

No, a membership is not needed, however it is encouraged for peace of mind and to assist your family with the final arrangement decisions.

A membership in NWFA Inc allows one to pre-arrange and pre-pay their final arrangements. It also gives one the opportunity to attend and vote at the Annual General meeting of the corporation. You also will receive forms to fill out stating what your directions are for your final arrangements. This form is returned to NWFA Inc. and kept on file by NWFA Inc.

After taking out a membership an appointment is made with one of our licensed staff who will prepare a contract with you outlining your payment preference. Once a deposit is made your pre-paid account is opened. You can either pay the amount in full or make payments of any amount, any time you wish, there is no set payment schedule.

We can transfer the funds to another funeral establishment, or you may request a refund that will be given to you with interest, minus a handling fee. This is included in the terms of the pre-paid contract.

The Cemeteries Act of Ontario and municipal by laws govern the disposal of cremated remains.  Generally speaking, you may scatter cremated remains on private property with permission,  or any crown land or public waterways in Ontario.

Yes burials can be handled by NWFA Inc.  We place the deceased into a casket or container, and transfer them to their gravesite.  The family is free to have a service at the graveside at that time, but NWFA Inc. cannot be present at, or conduct any of the service.

Your executor/executrix/next-of-kin may carry out your directions for a memorial service. It can be held wherever you and the executor/executrix choose.

NWFA Inc. cannot help plan a memorial service. NWFA can however transport the cremated remains, guest book, and donation cards to the place where a memorial service is to be held (for a fee). NWFA may also if directed by executor/executrix return the cremated remains to the NWFA Inc office for storage until the executor/executrix have arranged for final placement.

NFWA Inc can make arrangements with another transfer service or funeral home in the location where death occurred. Transportation of the remains to a location within northwestern Ontario could then be arranged by NWFA Inc.