LJI Reporter
Tashi Farmilo

Les Jardins du Souvenir, a renowned funeral service provider, proudly announced the opening
of its latest branch at Galeries Aylmer. This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone in
the organization’s mission to offer affordable and humane funeral services to the community.
Gérard Gratton, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Les Jardins du Souvenir, expressed his
enthusiasm about the new location, stating, “This expansion is the result of our ongoing
commitment to the community and our desire to better meet its needs. We are thrilled to bring
our services closer to the people we serve.”

The new service point at Galeries Aylmer is a groundbreaking concept in the funeral industry,
being the first of its kind located within a shopping mall. This innovative approach aims to make
funeral services more accessible and less intimidating to the public. Visitors to the mall can now
easily purchase memorials, access various services, and meet with the dedicated team
members of Les Jardins du Souvenir.

Monsignor Paul-André Durocher, Archbishop of Gatineau, praised the initiative, stating, “This
new project fits perfectly into the series of efforts made by the church of Gatineau to strengthen
the community and parish character of the services to the bereaved. It is a commendable step
toward making funeral services more integrated into the fabric of everyday life.”

By situating a funeral service point within the familiar environment of a shopping mall, Les
Jardins du Souvenir aims to demystify and humanize the process of planning and arranging
funerals. The new location at Galeries Aylmer is designed to bring the organization closer to the
community, allowing for direct interaction with clients. This approach is intended to help alleviate
some of the stress and anxiety that often accompanies funeral planning.

The new branch is now open to the public, offering a wide range of services, including pre-
planning, memorialization options, and compassionate support for grieving families. For more
information, please visit Les Jardins du Souvenir’s website at www.lesjardinsdusouvenir.com or
stop by their new service point at Galeries Aylmer.

Photo: Les Jardins du Souvenir, a prestigious funeral service provider, has recently inaugurated
its latest location at Galeries Aylmer. (TF) Photo courtesy of Les Jardins du Souvenir