FREE Public Workshops & Seminars

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Workshops & Seminars

Understanding Probate

Complimentary Live n' Learn Seminar

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Springfield Funeral Home - Family Centre
2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna

We are pleased to welcome Marissa Berry, Principal Lawyer, and Taylor Anne Sali, Associate Lawyer, of Oak Tree Estate Law, who will share their professional insights and guidance on the topic of Probate.

Learn about:
- What Probate is and how it works
- When Probate is required
- Key information to help navigate the Probate process with confidence

Light refreshments provided.

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Pre-Planning 101 - Getting Your Ducks in a Row

Complimentary Educational Seminar - At Downtown Library

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Downtown Library
1380 Ellis Street, Kelowna

Join us at the Downtown Library for this practical and interactive workshop designed to help you plan ahead with confidence, ease the burden on your loved ones, and take home a complimentary Estate Planning Guide to support your journey.

CAN'T MAKE IT TO THIS SESSION? Join us tomorrow for the same seminar at West Kelowna Library!

Learn about:
- Estate planning and probate basics
- Components of a good funeral arrangement
- How to simplify your executor's job

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Getting Your Ducks in a Row - Pre-Planning 101

Complimentary Pre-Planning Seminar Series - At West Kelowna Library

SESSION ONE:

Pre-Planning 101 - Planning Ahead with Confidence
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
West Kelowna Library
3731 Old Okanagan Hwy, West Kelowna


INTERESTED IN CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION? Register for Session Two: Pre-Planning 102 - Taking the Next Steps on November 18.

Join us at the West Kelowna Library for this practical and interactive workshop designed to help you plan ahead with confidence, ease the burden on your loved ones, and take home a complimentary Estate Planning Guide to support your journey.

Learn about:
- Estate planning and probate basics
- Components of a good funeral arrangement
- How to simplify your executor's job

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Estate Planning & Choosing an Executor - The Role of a Professional Trustee

Complimentary Live n' Learn Seminar

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Springfield Funeral Home - Family Centre
2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna

Don Woods, CEO, and Samantha Holderness, Trust Officer at Truvera Trust Corporation, join us to explore considerations in estate planning and selecting an executor.

Learn about:
- Common challenges in estate planning
- Criteria for choosing the right executor
- Why more people are opting for professional trustees
- Identifying those with the most pressing needs
- How professional trustees can provide valuable assistance to individuals and families

Light refreshments provided.

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Getting Your Ducks in a Row - Pre-Planning 101

Complimentary Pre-Planning Seminar Series - At Peachland Library

Pre-Planning 101 - Planning Ahead with Confidence
Thursday, October 22, 2026 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Peachland Library
#40 Village Mall, 5500 Clements Crescent, Peachland


INTERESTED IN CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION? Register for Session Two: Pre-Planning 102 - Taking the Next Steps on November 18.

Join us at the Peachland Library for this practical and interactive workshop designed to help you plan ahead with confidence, ease the burden on your loved ones, and take home a complimentary Estate Planning Guide to support your journey.

Learn about:
- Estate planning and probate basics
- Components of a good funeral arrangement
- How to simplify your executor's job

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Green Burials & Greener Farewells

Complimentary Educational Seminar - At Downtown Library

Thursday, November 5, 2026 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Downtown Library
1380 Ellis Street, Kelowna

Embrace Sustainability with Greener Farewell Ideas. Join Springfield’s Green Burial Committee for this special complimentary seminar at Downtown Library.

Learn about:
- Green Burial Council - Who are they?
- Green Funerals - What does this even mean?
- Green Cremation - Does it even exist?
- Green Cemeteries - Are there options in the Okanagan?
- Future Options - Can we make a difference?

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Getting Your Ducks in a Row - Pre-Planning 102

Complimentary Pre-Planning Seminar Series - At West Kelowna Library

NEW TO THE SERIES? No problem - this seminar is designed to be valuable as a standalone session.

Pre-Planning 102 - Taking the Next Steps
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
West Kelowna Library
3731 Old Okanagan Hwy, West Kelowna

Join us at West Kelowna Library for this interactive and approachable workshop on creating, or updating, funeral arrangements unique to you and your loved ones, providing peace of mind, clarity, and confidence.

Learn about:
- Five key benefits of funeral planning
- Practical steps and answers to common questions about pre-arrangements
- How to create your own pre-planning record with key information and funeral preferences.

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Getting Your Ducks in a Row - Pre-Planning 102

Complimentary Pre-Planning Seminar Series - At Peachland Library

NEW TO THE SERIES? No problem - this seminar is designed to be valuable as a standalone session.

Pre-Planning 102 - Taking the Next Steps
Thursday, November 19, 2026 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Peachland Library
#40 Village Mall, 5500 Clements Crescent, Peachland

Join us at Peachland Library for this interactive and approachable workshop on creating, or updating, funeral arrangements unique to you and your loved ones, providing peace of mind, clarity, and confidence.

Learn about:
- Five key benefits of funeral planning
- Practical steps and answers to common questions about pre-arrangements
- How to create your own pre-planning record with key information and funeral preferences.

REGISTER NOW

Getting Your Ducks in a Row - Pre-Planning Seminar Series

Exclusive Seminars for Society of Learning in Retirement Members

Pre-Planning 101 - Planning Ahead with Confidence
Wednesday, November 25, 2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Society for Learning in Retirement
1434 Graham Street, Kelowna

Pre-Planning 102 - Taking the Next Steps
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Society for Learning in Retirement
1434 Graham Street, Kelowna

Springfield Funeral Home is pleased to partner with the Society for Learning in Retirement (SLR) to offer our two-part Pre-Planning Seminar Series, Getting Your Ducks in a Row. These educational workshops are designed to help participants gain clarity, confidence, and peace of mind when planning for the future.

This seminar series is exclusively available to SLR members. To learn more about membership, please contact SLR:
250-448-1203
registrar@slrkelowna.ca

Host Your Own Pre-Planning Seminar

Get Your Ducks In a Row

Are you part of a small group—such as a dinner club, walking group, artists’ circle, or bridge club? We offer group presentations tailored specifically to your members, held at a location of your choice.

These presentations focus on the importance of getting end-of-life affairs in order and are designed to provide clear, helpful guidance on a topic many people find difficult to begin. If you’ve ever wondered, “How do I get started?”—we can help.

Learn about:
- Estate planning and documents
- Wills and probate
- Executor resources
- Funeral pre-arrangement options and benefits

To book a private group seminar, contact: Tania Tavares, 250-860-7077, tania@springfieldfuneralhome.com

No charge or obligation to attendees. A free resource package, including an Estate Planning Guide, is provided.

Seminars are for educational purposes only. No sales or solicitation will occur.

Video on Hosting a Pre-Planning Seminar

Grief Resources and Events

We recognize the value of grief support groups and grief resources that help with the grief journey. We have a dedicated page to assist you with finding both local and provincial resources that will assist you as you work through the loss of loved one. Please visit our Grief Resources page for further information.

Click Here for Grief Resources

These events are for educational purpose only. No sales or solicitation will occur.  

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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

I liked the personal treatment given to my mother who is 97 years old. As her representative, I found Springfield employees pleasant and sincere, helpful and knowledgeable. Something I didn’t know, was that the funeral home would help me get through the paperwork need at this time. I am very thankful for that.

Janice Cornell

Genuine concern, excellent service, very professional. Since this was my first experience (with a funeral home), everything was above and beyond what I expected.

Randy Hatanaka

Thank you to your team for your kindness to me at a very challenging time.  You have now taken care of both of my parents with professionalism and care.

Nancy Farran

Springfield Funeral Home is always professional, caring and very knowledgeable.  We appreciate that you have dedicated staff for all needs from planning the service to completing government paperwork.

Timothy Morio Tahara

I am not sure there was anything you could have done to make a very intense emotional time less stressful.  Although we hadn’t expected Ken to want a service, when he said we needed to have one for us not him, it was true.  Your sincerity and compassion meant everything to us.  Thank you.

Gwen Harvie

David Henseleit, your compassion and professionalism is truly amazing!  The entire staff were courteous, super professional and caring as each guest arrived.  Everything was done to perfection!

Myra Neuman

Keep up the good work that you do as it is such an important service you provide.  It is still the most difficult time in a person’s life.  Your kindness is so appreciated.  We appreciated the peace of mind that everything was being looked after.

Gloria Couture

You provide a wonderful service for people going through a traumatic time.  Thank You.  The kindness and professionalism shown by the staff at Springfield Funeral Home was exemplary.

 

Kim McCaveney