12-The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, June 10, 2003 'Tranquility Caskets/Funeral Options opens here Y Operator sets up __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ shop on Main St. I By JASON MISNER The Champion A licenced funeral direc- tor, Chris Silvetome says his goal has always been to ensure the process in han- dling the death of a loved one be as painless as possible. He opened a cremation and huriai service mn Mississauga three years ago, called Tranquîlity« Cremation Services Inc. to achieve that goal. And it was his opportunity to add anotis- er service that would help make the griev- ing process even less stressful and inex- pensive. That service is offered by Tranqoility Caskets and Funeral Options Inc., which officially opened Saturday at 86 Main St. E. It selîs caskets, oms, monuments, flow- ers and wreaths. itsn i nlyt or three businesses of itskin inOntriothat sell caskets. "There is no pressure to boy anything.- Mr. Silverthome said, sitting at a table in the 1,100-square-foot store, explainîng what Tranquility in Milton is about. The table is set up to resemble a dining room tbat you'd tind in a home. There's a couch and a hanging light fixtore to pro- vide a comfortable ambiance. "Im trying to get the store 10 look very inviting, friendly, warm, and the pastel col- atmopher," M. Sivertomesaid. Par ofthestrss-reeselling environ- men isallwin pepletobrowse for as long as they'd like, he said. I1 encourage people to come in, look around, and ask questions." A funeral is one of tbe most expensive services a family will have 10 pay for, Mr. Silverthome said. Because of that, he said people should price caskets. -I want people 10 realize that (buying a 1I want them to shop around so they can casket) is something that shouldn't be a appreciate the kinds of savings they will scary thing to do," he said. gel through us." Because of the affiliation with the A key in the new business was providing Tranquility funeral services in up-front pricing, Mr. Silverthome said. In Mississauga, Mr. Silvertbome cao also other words, the price you see on a casket help plan a burial or cremation service for is the price you pay. Hidden fees, like families, if they so choose. taxes, are built in. 'You don't have to spend $ 10,000 on a funeral 10 prove you love or respect some- body," he said. It's based upon the thought you potitobil." People cao call toll-free, 24 hours a day, at 1-866-359-0408, or check out www.funeraloptions.ca for help in order- ing a casket. Jason Misner can be reached at jis- ner-@miltoncanadianc-hampion.com, Famlly Support Network Announces aur GIANT GARAGE SALE SATURDAY, JUNE 21s" 760 Main St. E. (right next to the GO train station) I PPLEASE DROP BYX U"&tMM- Ch r is Silverthorne d i 8pl1a ys one of the casloets at Tranq uil ity cask.ets and Funeral Options, that -pne on Main S t ree t s -udy Photo by GRAHAM PAINE