Richard Wojcik's Cemetery Advice

Families who have lost a loved one may need assistance in choosing cemetery property for burial of a casket or cremated remains in an urn, if the deceased has not previously paid for a cemetery plot. You may wish to have a trusted friend or family member assist you in gathering and reviewing the information. ** IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT FOR FAMILIES TO KNOW THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE TO USE THE FUNERAL HOME LOCATED ON THE GROUNDS OF ANY CEMETERY. WOJCIK’S FUNERAL CHAPEL IS ALLOWED TO BURY IN ANY CEMETERY WORLDWIDE ** General Questions 1. What types of cemeteries are there? Traditional cemeteries have upright monuments and may have private mausoleums and or Columbariums. They may be either nonprofit or for-profit ventures. Memorial parks or memorial gardens have flat bronze markers. Both have beautiful landscaping and attractive features. Like traditional cemeteries, they are either nonprofit or for-profit ventures. 2. Who owns/manages a cemetery? The City of Winnipeg, religious groups or private organizations. Each owner will have different policies for managing the cemetery. 3. What are the options when choosing a grave? A single grave or Lots that accommodate two or more graves, depending on what is available. Cremation Plots – some of which can hold multiples of cremated remains Some cemeteries may allow for the burial of two caskets in a grave or have sections where this is available. Double depth means that one casket is placed in the grave at an approximate depth of seven feet. When a second interment is required, the second casket is placed on top of the first casket at standard depth. 4. Does the cemetery require a burial vault and/or grave liner? Both a vault and a liner are outside containers into which the casket is placed. Burial vault: This is designed to protect the casket and may be made of a variety of materials including concrete, stainless steel, galvanized steel, copper, bronze, plastic or fiberglass. Grave liner: This is a lightweight version of a vault, which keeps the grave surface from sinking in. Most, but not all, cemeteries require you to purchase a grave liner, which can be several hundred dollars. Wojcik’s Funeral Directors will assist you in your decisions. 5. You can choose a monument or plaque: a flat plaque/marker or an upright monument. 6. How do you choose a monument or plaque? Find out what the cemetery’s policies are on types and placement. Choose within your price range. Monuments come in three grades of stone rated according to their density (light, medium, and dark with dark being the most-dense). Plaques/markers are generally made of bronze. 7. Ask about the policies on flowers or wreaths at the graveside. 8. Ask about the year-round grounds maintenance routines. Perpetual care on a cemetery plot is sometimes included in the purchase price; clarify this before you buy a site or service. If it’s not included, look for a separate endowment care fee for maintenance and grounds keeping. Cemetery Costs 1. What’s the price difference between a burial and entombment? Earth burial, the most common means of disposition, includes a casket, cemetery plot, opening and closing of the grave, a grave liner or vault and a memorial or marker. Entombment, or placing the casket above ground in a mausoleum, may be more expensive than a burial, depending on the cost of mausoleum space. 2. What is the final cost for burial and what is included in that cost? Most cemeteries will have a breakdown of costs either at their administrative offices or online. Fees can include monuments, interment, recording fees, land size by child or adult, grave liner, opening and closing the grave, perpetual care etc. **ONCE AGAIN, IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT FOR FAMILIES TO KNOW THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE TO USE THE FUNERAL HOME LOCATED ON THE GROUNDS OF ANY CEMETERY. WOJCIK’S FUNERAL CHAPEL IS ALLOWED TO BURY IN ANY CEMETERY WORLDWIDE **

Richard Wojcik Recruiting Crematorium Operator

Wojcik's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium Inc. is currently accepting applicatons for a CREMATORIUM OPERATOR with our Family Owned Crematorium located in Headingley, Manitoba. Duties & Responsibilities: * Responsible for the daily scheduling & activities for the crematory; Transfer of deceased persons from places of death to crematory; Maintain required records and documents; Perform routine daily maintenance and care of various crematory related equipment; Maintain cleanliness of Funeral Vehicles and grounds; Performs all other related functions or duties as assigned. Qualifications and Requirements: * Must have/be: a High School Diploma; ability to become certified to operate crematory equipment; physically fit and be able to lift 100 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation; a valid driver's license and own your own vehicle; excellent communication and written Skills; a Criminal Record Check; an extremely positive attitude and be able to take direction well; neat in appearance, a professional demeanor, experience in dealing with the public and have attention to detail. Please respond by email to lwojcik@shaw.ca Write "CREMATORY" in the subject line of the email, include a short cover letter and resume to be considered. Please, no phone calls. We will contact you if interested by phone so please include your number. Thanking you in advance for your interest. As originally published in the Winnipeg Free Press (ad #12957757)

Richard Wojcik's Advice For An Expected Death At Home

FAMILIES AND PHYSICIANS EXPECTING A DEATH AT HOME The following information is helpful for physicians and families on the procedures to follow to facilitate the expected death of a patient in the community. Specific direction should be given to the family regarding the notification which must take place after the death occurs, and regarding the arrangements to be made for transportation of the deceased. If these directions are followed, the confusion that can occur if Police or Ambulances are called can be avoided. The family must advise the physician of one of Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels that they will be using after the death occurs. The physician must write a letter to Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium to advise them of the pending death and who will be responsible for the Registration of Death. A suggested draft form of such a letter is included. Clearly state any specific precautions about which the funeral home should be aware, e.g. “pacemaker”, “observe body fluid precautions”. This letter authorizes Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium to transfer the deceased and complete Part I of Registration of Death. The letter must be sent to Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium with copies to the family and to the Office of The Chief Medical Examiner. When a death occurs at the family home, DO NOT phone “911” (ambulance or police). Call Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium to transfer the deceased and they will also advise the attending physician who will be responsible for completing the Registration of Death. If the family calls “911”, resuscitation efforts can be avoided if they produce the letter of expected death for the ambulance personnel. At this point the ambulance will leave and the family should notify Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium and the physician. Families should take as much time as they feel they need prior to calling Wojcik’s as will normally arrive within one hour from a family calling us. Then Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium and/or the physician must notify the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office that the death has occurred. Questions from Physicians may be directed to: Office of The Chief Medical Examiner 210 – 1 Wesley Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4C6 Phone: (204) 945 – 2088 Fax: (204) 945 – 2442

Wojcik's Funeral Chapel Thank you from the Delaney Family

Kim Delaney 1958 - 2012 Our family would like to say thank you for all you did to help make this difficult time as easy as possible knowing mom was in such great hands brought us comfort. Thank you for your loving hearts and for taking such good care of mom. The Delaney Family

Wojcik's Funeral Chapel Receives Thank You From The Polish Dance Ensemble

Wojcik's Funeral Chapel Receives Thank You From La Salle Curling Club

Richard Wojcik's Funeral Chapel donates to St. Mary CWL

Thank you for your generous monetary donation toward the raffle prize for the St. Mary CWL St. Patrick's Day Tea. Our ticket sales were very successful this year. May God continue to guide you in your good work. St. Mary C.W.L. (Beausejour)