Estate Plan

A funeral plan is just one of several components of a well-done Estate Plan. An Estate Plan will help your family settle your affairs when you die and will provide guidance in situations where you are not able to speak for yourself. A well done Estate Plan covers different situations that may arise. We recommend that people look into creating several other documents, namely a Will, Power of Attorney, Representation Agreement and a Living Will.

A current Will is a very important document that should clearly outline what you want done with your assets after you die. It’s important to realize that the government has a set of rules in place that will apply if you do not have a Will in place. This is where things can lead to unfortunate and unintended consequences. So a Will is something you can do to take the guesswork out of the process and make sure that your assets are allocated in accordance with your wishes.

Find a funeral home like Springfield, where you can trust the people, where you can feel comfortable working with people who will help you celebrate your loved one in a way that will honour and bless them and the family.

- Ramona Sousa

A Power of Attorney is another important document that you should look at as part of your Estate Plan. It gives power to an individual, who does not have to be a lawyer by the way, to sign on your behalf for things that have financial implications if you are unable to do so yourself. Granting someone the Power of Attorney can be a challenging decision, but it’s better than the alternative where the government steps in to speak on your behalf.

If you were to add Health Directives to your Power of Attorney, you would end up with a document called a Representation Agreement. Health Directives (which are part of a Living Will are a set of guidelines for how medical care should be administered if you are in no capacity to speak for yourself and make decisions. This includes anything from the level of care that you may want, all the way to saying "You know, if I can't live without mechanical help, it's OK to pull the plug and let me die naturally." A Representation Agreement is required for your family and doctors to be able to do that. A lawyer will be able to help you with all these documents.

We strongly advise that you keep other things like your Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Social Insurance Number, family history, insurance papers, etc together and in a safe yet accessible place. Let your Next of Kin know where those documents are. And, of course, if any of the above choices change, make sure to update your paperwork accordingly.

Testimonials

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Judith Szabo

Everything was so organized and pertinent to what we needed. Everyone we met was kind, courteous and very helpful during our emotional and challenging time. Thank you so much.

Heather Mayne

They were so prompt on answering any questions and changing things. They were prepared and respected any religious decisions. The process was so seamless and made easy in such a high stress situation.

Tanya Kohar

In the past 2 years Springfield has helped us through the death of my Mother and my Father. Their response and help allowed us to focus on the remaining family rather than worrying about details of the funeral and all the notifications that are required upon a death.

Terry Eldridge

The atmosphere has been nothing but professional during times of grief.  After the passing of my mother, the staff coached me on the next steps and looked after filling in all the government forms that I needed to sign, which took a huge burden off my mind at the time.

Donald McClure

Everyone was so helpful and kind.  There was no pressure.  They provided exactly what we needed.

Diane Greenwood

From the time I called to the completion of all the services, I received compassionate, attentive and professional care.  There was a sense of caring from each staff member.  I was turning over my Mom to their care and I felt very comfortable with everyone.  I felt heard and never felt pushed into any decision.

Katherine Lewis

I have always found the team at Springfield Funeral Home to be VERY caring, kind, considerate and helpful.  I have and will continue to recommend them to anyone who asks which funeral home would I suggest they use.  No other funeral home I have dealt with even comes close to Springfield Funeral Home.

Ethna Tutt

Right at the onset, I was made very comfortable, there was no pressure.  I was made to feel as if I was the only one they had to serve.

Frances Baum

Everything that was arranged for us was perfect.  Our loved one, husband, father, brother was treated with respect.  Thank you for making this difficult time a little more acceptable via your staff’s obvious caring and respect.

Jacquelene Bluschke