Why Do Funeral Directors Ask About Pacemakers?
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by Tania Tack
1y ago
Funeral Directors routinely ask families during the arrangement process about pacemakers. Standard safety precautions are in place because of the explosive potential of pacemakers when heated. Pacemakers explode during the cremation process because of the rapid formation of gas which bursts the pacemaker’s casing. An explosion during the cremation process could cause serious damage to the crematorium chamber, as well as grave injury to the crematorium staff.   To avoid injury and damages, pacemakers are routinely removed from decedents to avoid the risk of explosion du ..read more
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The Ritual of Spring Burials In Local Cemeteries
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by Tania Tack
1y ago
When a death occurs in the winter months, it is quite common that the burial can’t take place until the spring. Our region has long, cold winters and this hinders a cemetery’s ability to conduct burials due to the frozen ground. It is not unusal for many families in our smaller communities thoughout Ontario to have to wait weeks, or even months to bury a loved one. This delay can prolong grief for the family and make it difficult for them to move forward. Spring Burials for Caskets We will store the deceased on premise or in cemetery vaults until burials can take place in the spring. This is u ..read more
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Death and Taxes
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by Tania Tack
1y ago
Tax rules are often complicated and never fun. In the case of pre-arrangements that is no different. When you pre-arrange your funeral there are some things to consider from a tax perspective that we hope to cover here. We will do our best, but unfortunately, we are not accountants and can’t give you personal advice so you may have to discuss further with your accountant. Can I claim my pre-paid funeral as a deduction on my income tax? No. You are just making an investment that is similar to any other investment you might purchase. This investment is unique in its ability to protect you from f ..read more
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Intestate: Dying Without A Will and How it Impacts Funeral Arrangements
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by Tania Tack
1y ago
Living without a will may relieve a person from having to think about their own mortality. Living without a will may also save a person some time and money. However, dying without a will can cause grave challenges and obstacles for those left behind. Dying in intestate means that the deceased person did not leave a Will. A Will is a legal document that expresses the person’s wishes as to how their assets are to be distributed after their death. It also gives authority to the person(s) who can give instructions for funeral arrangements. I pre-paid my funeral. Do I still need an E ..read more
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Prepare Your Estate: Your Executor Will Thank You
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by Tania Tack
1y ago
Being appointed an Executor is often seen as an honour, but it can also be an extremely daunting task. The person selected to look after estate matters is often also likely to be the person grieving the most. In an effort to alleviate the stress associated with being an Executor or Administrator, we have compiled some advice on how to prepare your affairs so that the Executor/Administrator can settle the estate effectively and efficiently. Make a Will Composing a Will is a thoughtful act. It guides your surviving family and friends through a difficult time. A Will also determines who is e ..read more
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Basic Funerals Awarded Best Rated Funeral Home
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by Tania Tack
1y ago
Basic Funerals has been listed as one of the Top 3 Best-Rated Funeral Homes. We are so grateful for the opportunity to serve such welcoming communities. We would not be considered ‘best-rated’ without you! Recognition for Excellence Our team was recognized for providing consistent high quality services in our area of business. We were reviewed by a 50-Point Inspection process put together by Three Best Rated®. The inspection included everything from checking our reputation, our history, and our ratings. Three Best Rated® observed that families trust us to provide affordable services. We w ..read more
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Repatriation: How Covid-19 is Keeping Us From Home
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by Tania Tack
1y ago
Repatriation: How Covid-19 is Keeping Us From Home The long-lasting Covid-19 pandemic still has an impact on how the death industry is able to conduct services. Funeral and memorial services are still limited to small groups of 10 attendees and burials are to happen as soon as possible. Many funeral providers have also implemented new schedules and procedures to keep their communities safe which has forced staff to adapt to a great deal of change in a short period of time. Repatriation Gravely Impacted by the Pandemic In addition to services and arrangements, repatriation has been gravely ..read more
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The Healing Benefits of Meditation: Introducing Headspace.com
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by Tania Tack
1y ago
Basic Funerals and Headspace Promotion Basic Funerals has always worked hard to go beyond the funeral. We care about the families we serve. We understand that these difficult times make it even harder to grieve the death of a loved one. For this reason, we have coordinated an offer with Headspace.com to provide our families with a 25% off discount for their guided meditation programs. What is Headspace? Headspace is a meditation app that can be downloaded to your device. Headspace is committed to advancing the field of mindfulness meditation through clinically-validated research. They are curr ..read more
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