Provinces spend millions each year to ensure that Canadians get a proper burial

What happens when a person dies in Canada, but cannot be identified? And what if their identity is known, but they have no money for a funeral? What if their loved ones won't get involved?
In Alberta alone, last year there were 1,577 individuals who had nobody to provide them with a funeral.

Provinces have programs in place to ensure that everyone gets a dignified burial. Click  here to read a story from the National Post about these programs.