Preserving Dignity and Privacy with Compassionate MAID Services
At McCormack Aquamation, Burial & Cremation Services, we recognize that Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) is an intensely personal decision. For individuals in Sarnia and Lambton County who have been fully approved under Ontario’s MAID legislation, we offer a quiet, private, and respectful space outside the home or a clinical setting. Our role is to provide a calm and supportive environment where the process can be carried out by the individual’s authorized healthcare team, surrounded by those who matter most.
A Safe, Comfortable Environment
Our facility is designed to provide comfort, privacy, and peace of mind during this important moment. Families can trust that every detail of the setting supports dignity and personal choice.
We offer the following:
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A peaceful, home-like room dedicated to privacy and comfort
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Space for family members, loved ones, and spiritual supports to be present
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A setting that allows the individual to maintain control, dignity, and calm
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Full respect for cultural, spiritual, and personal preferences
As a family owned and operated business with over 80 years of community service, we are committed to caring for our community with sensitivity and professionalism.
What We Provide
McCormack Aquamation, Burial & Cremation Services focuses on creating a supportive environment while ensuring clarity in our role. We provide the following:
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A private room reserved exclusively for the individual and their invited guests
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Flexible scheduling to accommodate the MAID provider’s timing
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Supportive, compassionate staff who maintain a quiet, comfortable, and uninterrupted environment
We do not provide MAID, participate in MAID, or arrange MAID providers. All medical care is handled solely by the individual’s authorized healthcare team.
What Families Should Know
To use our MAID accommodation space, the individual must meet the following conditions:
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Be approved for MAID under Ontario law
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Have their MAID provider, either a physician or nurse practitioner, confirm the date and time
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Ensure their clinical team brings all required medications and documentation
Our role is to provide the space, the privacy, and the dignity that families need during this time.
Arranging the Space
Families or MAID providers can contact us directly to reserve the room and coordinate arrangements.
McCormack Aquamation, Burial & Cremation Services
Phone: 519-383-7121
Email: cam@mccormackaquamationburialandcremationservices.ca
Address:
254 George Street
Sarnia ON N7T 4P2
Website: mccormackaquamationburialandcremationservices.ca
We will coordinate room access, scheduling, and any personal touches that reflect the wishes of the individual and their family.
Our Commitment
For more than 80 years, McCormack Aquamation, Burial & Cremation Services has served families in Sarnia and Lambton County with compassion and respect. We believe every person deserves to make their end-of-life decisions in a setting that reflects peace, autonomy, and dignity. It is our honour to provide a space where these values are upheld.
MAID Eligibility Requirements in Canada and Ontario
To be approved for MAID, an individual must meet all federal eligibility criteria established by the Criminal Code and Health Canada guidelines.
