Cultural communities
Services adapted to the diversity of our communities
The Coopérative funéraire de l’Outaouais is proud to serve a region rich in cultures, traditions, and spiritual practices. We recognize that every community has its own ways of honoring and remembering the deceased, shaped by unique values and rituals. That’s why we are committed to offering personalized guidance that respects the beliefs, customs, and specific needs of every family.
Open-minded support
Without judgment or pressure.
Respect for practices
Rapid burials, purification rituals.
Flexible arrangements
Direction of the casket, prayer spaces, ritual objects.
Collaboration
With religious and cultural leaders.
Multilingual support
Services available in several languages.
A place for all traditions
- Muslim Community: Islamic rites, transportation, prompt burial, prayer room, and ritual observance.
- Catholic Community: Eucharistic celebrations, parish coordination, liturgical items.
- Protestant & Evangelical Communities: Services in collaboration with pastors and families.
- Jewish Community: Chevra Kadisha, Tahara, and burial without a casket when required.
- Orthodox Communities: Incense, icons, and Greek, Russian, or Serbian rites.
- Haitian Community: Cultural rituals, hymns, and community vigils.
- Rwandan & African Communities: Traditional rites, music, and intergenerational gatherings.
- Asian Communities: Offerings, incense, and family-based ceremonies.
- First Nations, Métis & Inuit: Ancestral rites, drum ceremonies, and sacred spaces.
- LGBTQIA+ Community: Inclusive environment and respectful support for gender identity.
- Francophone Community: Services in French, with Catholic or secular rituals.
- Anglophone Community: Bilingual ceremonies and support for expatriate families.
We believe that the true strength of our community lies in its diversity. Our mission is to honor every life with dignity — in full respect of all cultures and traditions.