Prepaid Funeral Plans

Planning your final arrangements in advance is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give your family. It alleviates the emotional and financial stress of your loved ones having to second-guess what you would have wanted, and you can design the event right down to the smallest detail.

Why a prepaid funeral makes sense

It’s only natural to make plans that safeguard against the unexpected—that's why we buy insurance and plan our estates. A prepaid funeral, along with prepaid cemetery arrangements, is no different. Planning ahead for a funeral is a pragmatic decision that protects your family's financial resources and helps to ensure your final wishes will be honoured. Consider these reasons to pre-plan funeral and cemetery services.

No rushed decisions

When you make a funeral plan in advance, you have the opportunity to learn about all of your options—from cemetery property to personalized funeral services—in a relaxed environment. Without a prepaid funeral plan, your family may feel emotional and rushed when making decisions for you. Planning ahead gives you time to research your options, communicate with family members and even add personal details.

Your funeral, your way

Funeral planning in advance allows you to create a fitting tribute that will reflect your passions and unique personality. Personalizing a funeral can be as simple as playing your favourite music or holding an outdoor service with your favourite flowers. If you like to be the life of every party, you could plan a lively event with a catered meal, live music, and photos or videos of the memorable events that make your life unique. The more personal you make your memorial, the more memorable it will be.

Protection against rising prices

Planning ahead is helpful to your family, but did you know having a prepaid funeral plan and purchasing your cemetery property in advance will take the financial burden off of them as well? Prepaying means you can lock in today's prices so your family doesn’t have to worry later. Locking in today's prices will protect you against rising inflation costs. We also provide affordable monthly payment plans to fit almost any budget.

Thoughtful estate planning

You might be surprised to learn how many Canadians don’t have a will. Unfortunately, if you pass away without one, provincial laws and the courts may decide who will manage your estate—including your finances—and who will be appointed guardian for your children under 18. As part of advance funeral planning, it’s important to make decisions about your assets and personal belongings. Speaking with a legal professional now can spare your loved ones significant stress and uncertainty down the road.

Peace of mind for family and friends

Funeral planning in a time of immediate need can, oftentimes, be incredibly overwhelming for a grieving family. The process of choosing a funeral chapel, planning a funeral or memorial service, or settling an estate can take away from having time to honour a loved one. When you handle the details and decisions ahead of time, you give your loved ones the chance to say goodbye to you in a meaningful and peaceful way.