What would you or your family do if someone you loved died away from home? If you die in a different country, there may be complicated paperwork that needs to be filled out, sometimes the body needs to be identified, as well as other issues that can arise. Transportation costs can often total thousands of […]
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A eulogy is a tribute speech given at a funeral or other memorial service. The purpose is to honour the life of the one who has passed and to share stories and reminisce about a life well-lived. It can often seem a daunting prospect to put one together. The following tips can help you create
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Writing an obituary can feel like a very daunting task. It is an important tribute to your loved one’s life and lets people know about the funeral. How do you sum up a person’s life with so few words? Below is a general outline that can guide you through the important things to consider when
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Who has the right of way in a funeral procession and how do you recognize one? Most people are not intentionally disrespectful of a funeral procession. Many people just aren’t sure what to do. In Alberta, only the first car in a funeral procession, also known as the lead car, is required to obey traffic
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A monument or headstone provides a place for loved ones to go and remember and memorializes that person for generations to come. There are many different kinds of monuments that can be manufactured based on your family’s wants and needs. Granite Monuments Granite is the most commonly used stone for creating memorial monuments. It is
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Although cremation is a common practice, the average person knows very little about it. Below, we have answered a few common cremation questions. To make certain that proper cremation procedures are followed at all times, Oliver’s Funeral Home owns and operates its own crematorium. This ensures that your loved one never leaves our care, giving
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