Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
Thank you for participating in our study.
First off, I want to congratulate you, Mr. McGarry. We can clearly see how passionate you are about this topic. About a week ago, I believe, your book launch was celebrated at Ottawa City Hall. Congratulations.
I would say the funeral industry is certainly built on protocol; protocol is at the core of its activities, from ceremony to mourning. As you pointed out—at least I think it was you—protocol marks symbolic passings and helps allay our fears when someone departs this life.
What I am about to say is addressed to those of you who are directly involved in funeral services. I would imagine that every day, you are faced with a wide range of demands, given the different beliefs that people have. What do all those demands have in common, even though they vary from religion to religion?