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Planning Ahead

What Is Direct Cremation? A Clear Guide for BC Families

Direct cremation is the simplest, most affordable form of cremation - and it's the most common choice families in British Columbia make. Yet many people aren't entirely sure what it includes, how it differs from a traditional funeral, or what happens step by step.

February 14, 2026 · 5 min read Read more

Planning Ahead

When Someone You Love Is Dying: How to Prepare, What to Expect

There is no way to make this easy. When someone you love is approaching the end of their life - whether after a long illness or a sudden decline - the grief often begins before the death itself. You may feel helpless, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do. That's normal. There is no perfect way to walk this path.

February 13, 2026 · 6 min read Read more

Repatriation

Bringing a Loved One Home: A Guide to Repatriation from Mexico to Canada

This guide covers what's involved in repatriating a loved one from Mexico, as well as some important planning considerations for Canadians who live or spend extended time there.

February 12, 2026 · 6 min read Read more

Repatriation

Bringing a Loved One Home: A Guide to Repatriation from the United Kingdom to Canada

When a Canadian passes away in the UK, the process of bringing them home involves navigating a different legal system, specific British documentation requirements, and international air transport logistics.

February 11, 2026 · 6 min read Read more

Repatriation

Bringing a Loved One Home: A Guide to Repatriation from the United States to Canada

Repatriation from the US to Canada is more straightforward than from many other countries. The geographic proximity, shared language, and well-established processes between the two countries mean that transfers can often be completed within days.

February 10, 2026 · 6 min read Read more

Planning Ahead

Organ and Body Donation in British Columbia: What Families Should Know

If you or a loved one are considering organ donation, or if you're navigating a situation where donation has been raised by a medical team, this guide explains how the system works in British Columbia and what families can expect.

February 9, 2026 · 8 min read Read more

Memorialization

Finding the Right Venue for a Celebration of Life in British Columbia

In British Columbia, families have an extraordinary range of options. From intimate community halls to waterfront restaurants, botanical gardens to family living rooms, the best venue is the one that feels true to the person being honoured and comfortable for the people gathering to remember them.

February 8, 2026 · 6 min read Read more

Planning Ahead

Think You Don't Need a Will? Here's Why You Do.

If you own anything, have anyone who depends on you, or care about what happens after you're gone, a will matters. And the absence of one can create real problems for the people you love most.

February 7, 2026 · 5 min read Read more

In The News

Visiting the Crematorium: A Glimpse Behind the Scenes (Guest Post)

Tucked quietly behind trees and businesses, the tan wood-frame building has housed Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services since 1994.

February 6, 2026 · 2 min read Read more

Estate Administration

What to Do After Someone Dies: A Step-by-Step Guide for Families in BC

This guide walks you through the 9 essential steps in the order most families encounter them.

February 5, 2026 · 6 min read Read more

Financial Assistance

The Last Post Fund: Funeral and Burial Assistance for Canadian Veterans

The Last Post Fund, a non-profit organisation that has served Canadian veterans since 1909, administers the Veterans Affairs Canada Funeral and Burial Program to ensure that eligible veterans receive the funeral and burial services they've earned through their service.

February 4, 2026 · 4 min read Read more

Financial Assistance

Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP): Funeral Benefits After a Violent Crime in BC

British Columbia's Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) provides financial benefits to help victims of violent crime, their immediate family members, and in some cases, witnesses. When a crime results in a death, the program can help cover funeral expenses, counselling, and other costs related to the loss.

February 3, 2026 · 3 min read Read more