Customized Funerals
from traditional to simple cremation
1
SIMPLICITY
Starting from
$975*
+tax
- Immediate Cremation
- Legal Formalities and Administrative Fees
- Eco-friendly Transport Urn
- Death Notices
2
TRIBUTE
Urn viewing at the chapel of our funeral home
3
HARMONY
Urn viewing at the church
4
MEMORY
Urn viewing at our funeral home
5
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Private event in our reception room
(catering service available, extra charges apply)
6
FAREWELL
Casket viewing before cremation
7
ETERNITY
Gathering, Tribute, and Interment at the Green Cemetery
* Cremation container and transportation not included.
Transportation costs may vary depending on distance, and the price of the container may vary according to your choice.
Price valid until December 31, 2026
Tailored Funeral Services
From traditional to simple cremation
Upon a Death
Contact
Complexe funéraire Lachance
by phone
Contact Us
24 hours a day | 7 days a week
24 hours a day
7 days a week
Toll-free number:
Notre-Dame-des-Prairies:
One of our advisors will take the time to listen to you, fully understand your situation, and present options tailored to your needs and budget.
You may be eligible for $2,500 to cover your funeral expenses.
You may be eligible for $2,500 to cover your funeral expenses.
Did you know that Retraite Québec offers a death benefit of $2,500 to help cover funeral expenses?
This lump sum is available to eligible individuals, according to the criteria established by Retraite Québec.
This financial assistance can ease the burden on your loved ones and facilitate the planning of your funeral.
Verify your eligibility today.
Toll-free number:
Notre-Dame-des-Prairies
Lanaudière
Laurentides
| Sainte-Adèle: | 450 229-6888 |
| Saint-Sauveur: | 450 229-6888 |
| Sainte-Agathe: | 819 323-3334 |
| Saint-Jérôme: | 450 431-4343 |
| Saint-Eustache: | 450 974-2425 |
| Sainte-Thérèse: | 450 435-5050 |
| Mont-Tremblant: | 819 425-6000 |
| Lachute: | 450 562-5222 |
Montreal
| Montreal: | 514 721-4545 |
Laval
| Laval: | 450 688-3434 |
Quebec
| Quebec: | 418 523-8787 |
Mauricie
South Shore
| Valleyfield: | 450 377-4446 |
| Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu: | 450 347-8383 |
| Saint-Hyacinthe: | 450 773-8687 |
| Beauharnois: | 450 225-6666 |
| Longueuil: | 450 468-3131 |
| Châteauguay: | 450 692-3131 |
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Funeral pre-arrangements
without payment due
before death
Planning your funeral arrangements has never been easier or more accessible.
With Lachance Funeral Complex, you can plan your funeral arrangements in advance without making any payment until the time of death. You calmly choose, at your own pace, the services that suit you, whether it’s cremation or a more traditional funeral service.
- No payment required today
- Personalized choices according to your wishes
- A la carte services according to your needs and budget
- Ceremony possible at the funeral home, in a church, or at another meaningful location
- Zero unnecessary financial stress for your family
Your pre-arrangements allow you to lock in today’s prices while maintaining control over your funeral wishes.
For your protection, Lachance Funeral Complex is duly registered with the Register of Pre-arranged Funeral Contracts of the Office de la protection du consommateur (OPC).
Take a few minutes now to lighten tomorrow’s burden by discussing it with one of our advisors, without pressure.
Obituary
René Desjardins
1950-2026
Pierre Lavallée
1941-2026
Paul Perrault
1929-2026
Alcide Lahaie
1933-2026
Publish an Obituary Notice
Publishing an obituary has never been easier thanks to the dedicated service of Lachance Funeral Complex.
We help you announce the passing of a loved one with clarity and respect, while sharing essential information about the funeral services.
Create a personalized space to honor their memory and allow your loved ones to leave their tributes.
Our attentive team supports you through every step of the publication process, so you can pay tribute to your loved ones with ease and serenity.
Joliette Ecological Cemetery
Offer your loved ones a final tribute that respects nature.
Simple, sustainable, and harmonious burial, integrated into the landscape, to preserve the environment.
Choose a peaceful place of remembrance where memory and nature coexist.
Lachance Funeral Complex supports you through all the arrangements,
for a farewell marked by serenity and dignity.
Funeral Products
Discover our complete range of quality funeral products, designed to honor the memory of your loved ones with respect and elegance.
We offer caskets, urns, commemorative accessories, and customizable items to meet all your needs.
Each product is carefully selected for its durability, aesthetic appeal, and symbolic value.
Lachance Funeral Complex assists you in your choices, to find the option that best reflects the wishes and personality of your loved one.
Make an informed choice, with dignity and serenity.
Personalized, Simple, and Humane Funerals
Lachance Funeral Complex is a funeral home dedicated to supporting families experiencing a loss or wishing to plan their funeral pre-arrangements in advance. Serving the community since 1997, our team supports families with empathy and professionalism, respecting your values, choices, and pace to organize a cremation or traditional funeral that truly reflects the life of the deceased.
Whether you are looking for an intimate ceremony for a small group or a gathering celebration of life, Lachance Funeral Complex offers tailor-made services: visitation room, celebration at the complex or in a church, cremation, reception after the funeral, online tributes, video montage, and support for the preservation, scattering, or burial of the urn. Always attentive, we adjust our services according to your specific needs and how you wish to say goodbye.
Our approach is based on listening and personalization. Together, we choose the music, readings, testimonials, flowers, and symbolic rituals that are meaningful to you: a moment of reflection, an outdoor celebration, commemorative gestures, or more modern forms like webcasting for distant loved ones. Our role is to guide you, clearly explain each step, and welcome you as you are, without pressure.
If you prefer to plan everything in advance, our funeral pre-arrangements allow you to lock in today’s prices, specify your wishes, and protect your loved ones from difficult decisions at the time of death. We can also direct you to relevant resources, particularly for potential financial assistance in the event of death in Quebec.
For your protection, Lachance Funeral Complex complies with current regulations, including the Register of Pre-arranged Funeral Contracts of the Office de la protection du consommateur (OPC) . You can also consult government programs, such as the Retraite Québec death benefit , to better plan the financial aspect.
At Lachance Funeral Complex, every detail matters: we explain each step without jargon, handle administrative procedures, and support you before, during, and after the funeral. Our goal: to create an authentic, simple, and dignified tribute, reflecting the person you love, while respecting your values and choices from beginning to end.
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It is important to properly prepare for one’s passing to spare loved ones difficult decisions during often emotional times. We offer printable forms that you can keep or give to your loved ones so they can respect your funeral wishes upon your death. It includes several decisions that are yours to make or to leave to the discretion of your loved ones.
Traditional Funerals or Cremation:
options tailored to your needs
Discover the different options to honor the memory of a loved one with Lachance Funeral Complex.
Whether you choose traditional funerals or cremation, we will assist you in organizing every detail according to your needs and budget.
They put their trust in us
Attentive, human service
“We were fortunate to be supported by the Azur team during this difficult period. Their attentiveness, empathy and professionalism enabled us to concentrate on the essentials, in complete serenity. Everything was organized to perfection, with great respect and dignity for our deceased. Thank you so much.”
Nathalie Morel
Invaluable support
“During this trying period, the Azur team was remarkably caring and professional. They took care of every detail, respecting our wishes with the utmost sensitivity. It was a precious support for the whole family. Thank you for everything.”
Jacques Lefèvre
Reassuring support
“With the deceased in Montreal and us in the Quebec City area, we had some concerns about the organization. Azur handled every step with efficiency and understanding. Their simple cremation service was exactly what we needed: discreet, respectful and well-coordinated. Thank you so much for this peace of mind.”
Sophie Leroy
Service beyond our expectations
“The cremation service offered by Azur was exactly what we wanted: simple, dignified and respectful. We received our father’s ashes directly to our home, with all the necessary information and great delicacy from the team. We are very grateful for this beautiful attention.”
François Martin
Frequently Asked Questions about Complexe funéraire Lachance, Funerals, and Cremation
Who is Complexe funéraire Lachance?
Complexe funéraire Lachance is a Quebec-based company that offers complete funeral services throughout Quebec: traditional funerals, cremation, columbarium, ecological cemetery, and prearrangements. Our mission is to support families with respect, simplicity, and dignity, taking into account their values, beliefs, and budget.
Do you only offer cremation, or traditional funerals as well?
We offer both. Complexe funéraire Lachance offers both traditional funerals (viewing, celebration, procession, etc.) and cremation services. Depending on the wishes of the deceased and the family, it is possible to have a complete ceremony, a more intimate celebration, or a simple cremation without a viewing.
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We offer a complete range of services:
- care of the deceased and family support from the time of death;
- organization of traditional funerals with viewing, chapel, and reception;
- cremation and crematorium services;
- columbarium and Joliette ecological cemetery;
- funeral prearrangements and guidance for your final wishes;
- assistance with various administrative procedures related to death.
To learn more, visit our page Funeral Services and Columbarium throughout Quebec.
Is it possible to have a viewing or a ceremony at the complex?
Yes. Our funeral home in Notre-Dame-des-Prairies is designed to allow families to gather in a warm atmosphere. We can organize a viewing, a chapel service, as well as a reception after the funeral, according to your needs and budget. It is also possible to choose a simpler arrangement, with fewer formalities or without a viewing.
How does the handling of the deceased and, if necessary, cremation proceed?
Generally, the steps are as follows:
- You contact our team to inform us of the death or to learn about your options (funeral or cremation).
- We take care of the deceased and clearly explain the next steps.
- We assist you with administrative formalities and the organization of the funeral or cremation.
- Depending on the chosen option, we proceed with the viewing, ceremony, and/or cremation, in compliance with the regulations in force in Quebec.
- The ashes or the casket are then interred, placed in the columbarium, or returned to the family, according to the expressed wishes.
You can also consult our page Cremation for an overview of our cremation services.
In which regions of Quebec do you offer your services?
Complexe funéraire Lachance offers its services primarily in the Joliette region but also throughout Quebec, thanks to its mobile team and network of partners. When you call or submit a request via the Contact Us page, we verify your city or region and explain the options and timelines that apply to your situation.
How much do your cremation services and funerals cost?
We offer cremation packages starting from a base rate displayed on our website, to which certain services (additional transport, urn selection, ceremony, etc.) can be added. Traditional funerals are offered as packages and customized services, according to your needs.
For an overview of our services, please consult the page Cremation throughout Quebec. Our advisors always take the time to detail prices before any decision, to avoid unpleasant surprises.
Do you offer funeral prearrangements?
Yes. You can make your funeral prearrangements with Complexe funéraire Lachance to plan in advance the desired type of funeral or cremation, the place of interment, as well as several practical details. This helps protect your loved ones from difficult decisions and unforeseen expenses at the time of death.
To consider your wishes, you can also consult our page My Last Wishes.
Are the sums paid for prearrangements protected?
Yes. In Quebec, the sums related to
Our team can concretely explain how your funds are protected and answer your questions before signing a contract.
Is it possible to have a ceremony even if I choose cremation?
Absolutely. The choice of cremation does not exclude the possibility of a ceremony. You can, for example, hold a viewing and a celebration at the complex, a more intimate chapel ceremony, or a tribute at home, in a rented hall, or outdoors. We will assist you in finding the option best suited to your wishes and budget.
What happens to the urn, casket, and ashes after the funeral or cremation?
After cremation, the ashes can be placed in a basic urn or an urn chosen from our models, then:
- kept by the family;
- placed in the columbarium;
- interred in the Joliette ecological cemetery or another cemetery;
- scattered in a permitted location, according to current regulations.
In the case of casket interment, it is usually placed in a cemetery or mausoleum. Our team can guide you in choosing the location and explain the available options.
Can you assist us if the death occurs at night or on the weekend?
Yes. Our death emergency service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can call us at any time to be guided through the first steps, know what to do immediately, and plan the next steps, without having to face decisions alone.
How can I speak to someone to learn about the options and prices?
You can contact our team directly by phone, email, or via our online form on the page Contact Us. An advisor will take the time to explain the different options (traditional funerals, cremation, prearrangements, ecological cemetery), as well as the costs that apply to your situation, always without pressure.