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Preplanning/Planning and keeps the focus on the celebration of
life rather than an impending loss.
Ahead
Preplanning your funeral will make certain Here are some tips that may help you
that your choices are respected and start the advance planning conversation
carried out, without leaving your family with your loved ones:
to wonder what your wishes might have
been. • Set a time to have the conversation.
Schedule it as an appointment with
When you’re ready to make a real plan, your loved ones, whether you want
send us an email and we will have one of to share your plans with them or ask
our preplanning counsellors call you to them to make their plans to share
set up an appointment. with you.
• Tell your parent or loved one that
There are many different ways to begin you want to ensure their final
the planning ahead conversation. You arrangements are done according to
know your family and how your loved ones their wishes, and you need their help
might best respond to the topic. For some to make that happen.
families, it might be a casual conversation • Ease into the conversation. Questions
over dinner or another family gathering. such as “Have you ever thought
For other families, a formal meeting might about where you would like to be
be better suited. buried?” or “What type of funeral
would you like to have?” may open
Regardless of your approach, the the discussion to more details about
conversation is much easier to have when your loved one’s wishes.
death is not imminent. Bringing up the • Take advantage of funeral-related
subject with loved ones earlier in life opportunities. Attending the funeral
when they are younger, and most likely of a friend, family member or
healthier, makes the topic easier to discuss colleague or watching a movie or
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