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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 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 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 Read more

Financial Assistance

BC Government Funeral Assistance: Financial Help When Resources Are Limited

The BC Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction offers a funeral cost supplement to help cover the necessary expenses when a person dies in BC and there simply isn't enough money in the estate or among the family to pay for the arrangements.

February 2, 2026 Read more

Financial Assistance

WorkSafeBC Death Benefits: Support for Families After a Workplace Death

WorkSafeBC provides benefits to support the families of workers whose deaths are related to a workplace injury or occupational illness. If you've lost a family member in these circumstances, here's what you should know about the support available to you.

February 1, 2026 Read more

Financial Assistance

ICBC Death Benefits: Funeral Coverage After a Motor Vehicle Accident in BC

If the death resulted from a crash involving a motor vehicle in British Columbia, ICBC's Enhanced Care benefits may cover a significant portion of the costs your family is facing. Here's what you need to know.

January 31, 2026 Read more

Planning Ahead

Hidden Costs in Funeral Planning: What Families Should Know

Nobody wants to think about money while they're grieving. But the reality is that funeral costs can add up quickly — and some of the most significant expenses aren't always obvious from the initial quote.

January 30, 2026 Read more

Memorialization

Choosing a Columbarium Niche: A Guide for Families Considering Cremation

For many families, a columbarium niche offers something meaningful: a permanent, dedicated resting place that can be visited, cared for, and shared — without the cost or space requirements of a traditional burial plot.

January 29, 2026 Read more

Grief

Finding Comfort in Prayer During Grief

For many people, prayer offers something that other forms of support can't: a quiet, personal space to express what's in your heart, to sit with your sorrow, and to reach toward something larger than the pain.

January 28, 2026 Read more

Memorialization

Choosing Music for a Funeral or Celebration of Life

Choosing the right songs for a funeral, memorial service, or Celebration of Life is one of the most personal decisions a family makes — and one that often sets the emotional tone for the entire gathering.

January 27, 2026 Read more

Cultural

Cremation and the United Church of Canada: What Families Should Know

This guide explains how cremation fits within United Church theology and offers practical guidance for planning a funeral service that honours both your loved one and your faith community.

January 26, 2026 Read more

Cultural

Cremation and the Protestant Church: What Families Should Know

If you're part of a Protestant faith community and considering cremation for yourself or a loved one, this guide can help you understand how cremation fits within Protestant theology and how to plan a funeral service that honours both your faith and the person being remembered.

January 25, 2026 Read more