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Even if you’re not sure how a particular aspect of their life might be incorporated, don’t hesitate to ask; we can often make unique suggestions on a way to add that element as a special touch to their service. We’d like to make this process as smooth and stress-free for you as we can and you can come prepared for your meeting by making sure that you have the following information about your loved one on hand when you meet with our professionals to discuss your arrangements:
• Full name and home address
• Social Insurance number
• Health Card number
• Date and Place of birth
• Father’s name
• Mother’s maiden name •DND/CAF/RCMP release/discharge
papers (if applicable)
• Highest education
• Occupation
• Chosen place of burial (if applicable)
• Clergy name and phone number (if
applicable)
• Names and relationships of survivors
• Insurance policy information (if applicable)
**Please also bring a recent photograph and any clothing you’d like us to use when dressing them for the service.**
Tips for Writing a Death Notice
A Death Notice will be posted in the “Obituaries” section of our website. You may also choose to have it printed in the newspaper. When you have the arrangement conference, your funeral director would be glad to assist you in composing the death notice and will make arrangements with the newspaper for you.
The following information is customarily included in a death notice:
• Full name of the deceased (a nickname could also be included)
• City of town of residence
• Some indication of the nature of the
death – such as, “suddenly”, or “after a
long illness”
• List of immediate family members of the
deceased, specifying if they are alive or dead, through the terms “deceased was pre-deceased by his sister...” or “is survived by his wife”
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