It is generally acknowledged that those who take the time to plan are usually the ones who make thoughtful decisions when faced with major challenges.

Whether it is planning for a career, wedding, vacation, retirement or in a situation of funeral, having the opportunity to make important decisions in an unhurried and calm manner, with the time to weigh all the facts usually results in significant financial savings, plus the satisfaction of knowing  that everything possible has been done for the benefit of all concerned.

When planning a funeral in advance, or what we call PRE-PLANNING, you may wish to seek the counsel of  family and clergy as well as provide a degree of flexibility for surviving family members.

The advantages of pre-planning a funeral are many, including the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your wishes will be followed. By pre-paying you avoid the uncertainties of future inflation regardless of the number of years that pass between now and the time of death

Pre-payments are handled by Family Side. Convenient pre-payment options include lump sum payments or 3, 5 or 10 year plans.  There is a plan to suit every individuals needs.

Many of our clients realize the importance of including children in pre-planning meetings. Death and funerals can be a mystery for young, impressionable minds and allowing the child to listen to the discussion and ask questions is an invaluable experience.

Families who pre-plan are often concerned about what happens if a death occurs many miles from their home.  Few realize that we have contact family funeral home affiliates who we call upon once our funeral home has been notified.

As a convenience, we provide an exclusive emergency card to carry in a purse or wallet, The card clearly identifies health information and provides a collect call service in order for our firm to take care of their needs.

At Burquitlam Funeral Home, it is very simple to pre-plan a funeral   It usually begins with a call to arrange for a convenient time for an appointment with one of our directors.

The meeting usually takes less than an hour.  Our director clearly outlines all of the options including costs and payment options. While many families wish to prepay over a convenient length of time, others prefer to remain in control of their funds, making their own investments which have, traditionally, always kept well ahead of the inflation rate.