Planning Ahead

Every year across the country tens of thousands of Canadians make some form of pre-arrangement for their funeral or final sendoff. However, over two-thirds of Canadians do not pre-plan their funeral. This is because many people do not understand the benefits of pre-planning or what options there are available to them through the funeral home. 

People pre-plan for a variety of reasons. Primarily it is to ensure that their final wishes are followed, to remove the stress and guesswork from their family, and because there are more payment options and savings available if you plan ahead. Not all Canadians are aware of  options available to them, so we believe it is important to raise awareness about the benefits of pre-planning. 

Okay, so you have decided that pre-planning your funeral arrangements may be a good idea. But what’s next? Follow our guide for how to pre-plan a funeral and understand the steps that are involved. Know that it is not as difficult as you think. It requires that you work with a knowledgeable funeral director that can guide you through the steps and ensure everything is done right. 

So you pre-planned or pre-paid an arrangement with one funeral home but would like to transfer your wishes to another provider. Luckily, as a Canadian consumer, your rights are protected and you have the freedom to choose any funeral service provider that you would like, regardless of any pre-existing decisions that you have made in this regard.