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Writing a Quality Obituary for Cremation Services in Toronto

6/15/2017

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Writing a Quality Obituary for Cremation Services in Toronto
Writing a quality Notice for a basic and simple cremation service in Toronto is no easy task. Capturing in a few choice lines the essence of the life of a deceased person who was close to you can be both cathartic and challenging. To write a good obituary for a simple and basic cremation service in Toronto requires both sensitivity and know-how. You can’t just throw a loose collection of facts and impressions down on paper and expect it to be meaningful. Care and thoughtfulness are necessary.

Writing a Quality Obituary or Death Notice for Cremation Services in Toronto
Basic Components of a Good Notice:
- The person’s life. Keep in mind that the notice you are writing may very well be the last public representation of a person’s life. Keep it concise and poignant and use language that shows rather than tells. A story is worth a thousand dry facts. Highlight the things that made the person exceptional.
- Facts. Because the notice also serves as a historical record, facts have to be included: full name and nickname; where the deceased was born, resided and died; dates of birth and death; and age of the person. Also include education facts; notable awards and achievements; careers and work highlights; hobbies and interests; and charitable work.
- Family listing. Start with the spouse/partner and where he or she lives, followed by the names of any children in the order they were born and their partners; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; parents and grandparents; and end with siblings, cousins, in-laws, nephews and nieces, and close friends, in that order. Don’t be selective: if you include the name of one grandparent, for example, make sure all four are mentioned.
- Memorial and funeral information. Include the relevant information for all ceremonial activities open to the public, including dates, times and locations. Offer the name of the company in charge of arrangements and a phone number to call for more information.
- Tips. Because long notices can be expensive to print in newspapers, keep those concise, with a longer version for the internet, which you can also print up and make available at the service. Send the notice to newspapers where the deceased lived and worked during his or her life. If you can, include a picture of the person. And for best results, have someone you trust review and proofread what you have written for typos, grammar and content.

The Experienced Experts in Cremation Services
Do you have questions about obituaries for a simple and basic cremation service in Toronto? Contact us at A Basic Service. At A Basic Service, we’ve been providing affordable cremation and burial services for over 20 years. Contact us today!

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A funeral service provider can help you transport human remains

6/15/2017

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A funeral service provider can help you transport human remains
The death of a friend or family member can be a profoundly challenging time for those left behind. Managing both the emotional suffering and the practical matters that need to be addressed can be very trying.
And when the remains of the deceased need to be transported across the country, this burden is compounded.
If you need assistance with the transportation of remains, a funeral service provider in Toronto can help with the arrangements.

A service provider in Toronto can help you transport cremated remains
The four things to consider when arranging the transportation of cremated or intact remains:
1. Check with the airline. Don’t assume anything when it comes to the transportation of human remains. Every airline has its own set of regulations. It is crucial to check with the particular carrier you will be using for its specific restrictions.

2. Cremated or intact remains? Whether to cremate a body or bury it intact is a decision that will depend on culture, religious beliefs, the preferences of the deceased and family, and cost. One thing to remember is that the transportation of cremated remains on a plane is likely far more affordable than transporting the deceased’s intact body. A funeral service provider in Toronto can arrange for the body to be cremated at the place of death and shipped to the desired location.

3. Transporting cremated remains. Some airline companies don’t allow cremated remains in checked baggage, so make sure to inform yourself about their specific restrictions. Cremated remains in carry-on baggage must be in a container that allows the airport security x-ray machines to clearly scan the contents. You can obtain a temporary container for transportation purposes, otherwise plastic, cardboard or cloth recipients usually work well. Urns made of metal, ceramic or stone are less likely to pass inspection. Screening personnel are not authorized to open a recipient containing cremated remains to inspect its contents, so it’s your responsibility to ensure the container conforms to regulations such as a wooden urn.

4. Documentation. Most airlines require human remains—cremated or intact—be accompanied by a signed death certificate, burial permit and/or a burial transit removal permit. Check with the carrier or the funeral service provider in Toronto to ensure you have the proper documentation.

Contact us today at A Basic Service and let us help with the necessary arrangements.

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Ensuring Your Burial and Cremation Needs Are Fulfilled

11/15/2016

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Ensuring Your Burial and Cremation Needs Are Fulfilled
There are quite a few things to keep in mind when pre-planning your basic needs. When making pre-arrangements, follow these simple steps.
Consider options
The first step is to spend some time thinking about what your wishes are. Do you want to have a basic burial or cremation? If you opt for a burial, you’ll have to make arrangements for a cemetery plot or a place in a mausoleum. If you choose cremation, you’ll have to choose a cremation casket and decide what should be done with your cremated remains. Would you prefer they be given to your friends or family in an urn, or be scattered, or maybe buried?

Record and communicate your wishes
Keeping your wishes documented on paper or electronically is the best way to make certain they’ll be followed. Make sure to designate someone to oversee your wishes, and provide them with details of any pre-arrangements you’ve made. Furthermore, having such a record will make it easier for your family and friends to act on your behalf. You might also choose to keep a list of people who should be notified.

Address financial matters
If you choose, you can pre-pay. This can help alleviate the burden on your friends and family and protect them from an increase in cost due to inflation. With a good payment plan, you can make sure all the costs are covered in a manner convenient to yourself.

Rest easy
Choosing to plan your basic arrangement in advance can be a great way to show your friends and family that you care and to eliminate any hardship and guesswork that could arise at a most difficult time. A Basic Service can help eliminate the stress of making arrangements to properly pre-plan your needs. Either in person or online, A Basic Service can give you the peace of mind that comes with knowing that you’ll receive the practical and affordable arrangements you want, while making an already trying time easier for friends and family. Contact A Basic Service for more information on how to make pre-arrangements for an affordable, simple burial or cremation.

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Preparing for Death – Important Items to Discuss with Those Close to You

11/1/2016

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Preparing for Death – Important Items to Discuss with Those Close to You
When someone close to you dies, a time of great difficulty can ensue. There’s the sorrow and grief of the loss, as well as the necessity of dealing with the more practical details. Organizing the requisite paperwork and making arrangements for the deceased can be an added burden on family members who are already grieving. This is why A Basic Service in Toronto encourages making prearrangements as much as possible. You can take steps that will make it easier on family members who are left behind. Your pre-emptive actions will thereby relieve surviving members of the stress and financial burden that often comes with losing someone close to you.

Keep all documentation in a singular safe space
Your assets, property and even your taxes will need to be sorted through by those you leave behind. It is important to discuss these items with those close to you, and can be very helpful if you have all the necessary associated papers neatly sorted in one place. This file should include the following documents: Your will Copy of birth certificate and/or citizenship documents Marriage license and/or divorce certificate Deeds to any property you own Vehicle ownership documents Information for all bank accounts and safety deposit boxes Stock certificates and savings bonds Information for filing taxes, including tax returns for the last six years Photocopies of your OHIP card, SIN card and driver’s license Insurance policies Pension, retirement and annuity documents A written notice of death to be published in your local newspaper

Talk to those close to you about plans
Whatever your wishes are for the rituals and events that follow your death, it’s best to share them with those who are close to you. Though not an easy conversation to have, it can alleviate stress and uncertainty down the road.

Prearrange your services
In Toronto, A Basic Service can aid you in completely taking the burden off the shoulders of grieving family members. While not the most welcome of tasks, pre-planning for the inevitable is compassionate and thoughtful. We can help you sort through the necessary decisions, even those that haven’t occurred to you. If you have any questions or wish to consult with one of our staff members don’t hesitate to contact us. Our online form is the quickest and simplest way of getting in touch.

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