Preplanning
Prearranging a funeral is a sensible part of estate planning, just as making a will is. When you discuss prearranged funerals with your Funeral Director, it gives you an opportunity to ask questions and to be sure you fully understand what services are to be performed and what the costs are in a thoughtful and unhurried setting.
Although there is no requirement to prepay your prearranged services, you may wish to consider doing so. Funding options and services with flexible time payments to total deposits are available to fit most budgets. All monies are guaranteed under provincial law, they are transferable or can be withdrawn at any time and returned to you with all accrued interest, subject to payment of an administration fee as prescribed by law. Any arrangement that is fully prepaid is guaranteed against inflation and if there are excess funds in the account at the time of need, those funds are returned to the estate. Prepaid funds are protected by a compensation fund which is funded by all funeral homes in Ontario and is administered by the Ontario Board of Funeral Directors.
Required Statistical Information
- name, address, birth date and place
- social insurance number
- full name of spouse including maiden name, even if widowed or divorced
- most recent occupation
- father's name and birth place
- mother's name and birth place
- name and address of executor, legal representative and next of kin
One of our Funeral Directors would be pleased to sit down with you to discuss your wishes and provide you with the information that you need to help you prearrange your funeral.