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Where do I start?
The first step is to review your Pre-Planning Checklist to help you consider all of your possibilities and gather all of the information you’ll need. Then, you use our Pre-Planning Form to begin creating your personalized arrangements.
You can also contact us to schedule a time to meet with a member of our staff to discuss your options and design your plan in person.
Pre-Planning Checklist
There is a lot that goes into planning a funeral, but making those arrangements beforehand gives you time to consider all of your options and make sure that you’re covering all of the necessary details. The following checklist will help you to make sure you’ve thought of everything when you begin creating your personalized plan.
Information you’ll need to assemble:
Vital Statistics
• This includes your father’s name, your mother’s maiden name, birth places and your social insurance number.
Affiliations
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If
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This includes fraternal, service or union membership, along with any special recognitions you might have.
you’re a veteran, you’ll also need to include:
Military services (CAF or RCMP etc) Branch rank
Date of enlistment
Date of discharge
Name(s) of war(s)/conflicts toured Serial number or VAC details
Ways in which you can plan ahead General:
• Gather personal information for your obituary
• Choose a charity to direct donations to, if desired
• Make note of any special instructions you desire for your services and final disposition
Funeral Service:
• Choose burial or cremation
• Select a casket or cremation container
• Choose the location and type of service
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