Now that 2019 is coming to an end, many of you will be making New Year's Resolutions. While there are plenty of common ones out there - eating healthier, getting fitter or starting a new hobby, there are some practical resolutions you may not have thought of. As we get…
When it comes to scattering ashes, many people have ideas of where they would like their final resting place to be.You would have likely heard that you cannot just scatter ashes wherever you want, but is that true? Let's look at the practice of scattering ashes in Ontario and what's…
And RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) is an investment you make for your future. The idea is that you contribute to the savings during your working years as it grows in value and gains interest, so that when you're ready to retire you have money to live on. With good…
Earlier this month there was a trending story about a women's unique obituary. When first reported, it was said she wrote the incredibly humourous obituary herself, but it was later corrected that it was her children who penned it. Previously, we posted a blog about how to write a traditional…
At this time last year, we published a list of new year's resolutions for the grieving. It featured a list of items to help those who lost someone very close to them get through the new year. We stand by this list and encourage those going through the grief process…
If you or a loved one has chosen cremation as a burial method, you might be wondering what you do with the cremains. With traditional burials, there aren't many options. But with cremation, there are lots of choices. Burial Burial is still an option with cremation. Quite often, if you…
Headstones, foot-stones and memorial markers: What are they, how do you get them, and what are your options? Choosing how to mark your loved one's grave is a very personal choice. If you don't have a family plot, you first have to decide how your loved one will be buried…
When tasked with writing an obituary - a death notice typically published in the local newspaper and online - it can be difficult to find the words. You want to be provide the right information while showing your love and appreciation for the deceased loved one. If you're unsure where…
Spring is considered a season of renewal, which is probably where the concept of spring cleaning came from. We're told to purge our closets, shake the cobwebs out and start over. That said, if you've recently lost a loved one whom you shared a home with - a partner, child,…
Whether expected or sudden, when someone close to you dies it can be extremely upsetting. Often in the moments after are a blur, as emotions run high - which can be paralyzing. This is why it's important to know what to do immediately after the death has occurred. Have the…
