Here are just a few important questions to ask yourself:

If I were to die tomorrow:

1. Who would be responsible to arrange my funeral?
   1. my spouse
   2. my son or daughter
   3. a good friend or neighbour
   4. my parents
   5. office of the public guardian & trustee
   6. not sure
   
   
2. If I were to die tomorrow, where would the money come from?
   1. my life insurance
   2. my savings
   3. my children's savings
   4. my parent's savings
   5. a bank loan taken out by my spouse or children
   6. not sure
   
   
3. How much would my funeral expenses be?
   1. no idea
   2. under $1,500
   3. between $1,501 and $3,500
   4. between $3,501 and $5,000
   5. between $5,001 and $7,500
   6. over $7,500
   
   
4. Where would I like my final resting-place to be and what type of funeral service would I prefer?
   1. earth burial, entombment or cremation
   2. copper, bronze, hardwood or steel casket
   3. cremation with a memorial service
   4. visitation for relatives and friends
   5. who would preside over the service
   6. would their be special music or poetry
   7. I never really thought of it
   
   

These few questions are an example of the many decisions that must be made when planning a funeral and in a number of cases these question must be responded to by your loved one's over a short and very difficult period of time. We encourage you to contact your local funeral home and speak to a professional funeral director about the benefits of pre- planning your funeral. To help you, we have included a form that you can easily fill-out to receive further information on pre-planning from a licensed funeral home in your area.