Lougheed Funeral Home

252 Regent St.

Sudbury, ON P3C 4C8

Phone: (705) 673-9591

Fax: (705) 675-2998

Email: jacksonsinfo@lougheeds.ca

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Frequently Asked

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT

Below is a list of questions and responses that we commonly receive at the funeral home. We will continue to include any new questions in this section that we feel would be helpful to others.

If you would prefer to call us on the telephone, our staff would be pleased to provide an answer to any funeral related matter you may have. If we do not have the answer immediately, we will find it for you and contact you the minute the information is in our hands.

1.	Why prearrange a funeral?

2.	What is a prearrangement?

3.	What does it cost to prearrange?

4.	What is a pre-paid funeral?

5.	What if I have no money?

6.	Organ Donation

7.	If death occurs away from home

8.	Something to Consider...

9.	Funeral Visitation

10.	Open Casket?

11.	The Funeral Service

12.	What is cremation?

13.	Who can cremate a body?

14.	What cremation services do Lougheed Funeral Homes offer?

15.	Caskets

16.	Monuments - Memorial Marker

17.	Air Travel/Rebate

Question #1	Why prearrange a funeral?
Answer:	Two reasons most people consider prearranging their wishes are; First - is peace of mind, knowing that you have left all of your affairs in order. It is a true selfless act. The benefit goes to your family at the time of death. It releases the family from much of the burden at that critical time. It is a comfort during life to know your family is protected in the event of your death. Second - is the knowledge that funeral choices are being carried out to YOUR specifications. Rather than waiting until death when everyone is dealing with the immediate chaos of grief, you have a more calm and thoughtful time to reflect on your needs.

Question #2	What is a prearrangement?
Answer:	There are three sections of consideration when prearranging a funeral: 1) Vital Statistics - necessary for registration of the death. 2) Family & Personal Information - necessary to produce an obituary. 3) Funeral Information - to state your personal choices for the funeral.

Question #3	What does it cost to prearrange?
Answer:	Nothing - You can simply fill in the accompanying form and send it to the funeral home to be kept on file and let your family know you have done it. You can make an appointment and visit the funeral home and choose a casket or go over the details, at no cost.

Question #4	What is a pre-paid funeral?
Answer:	other sections of this booklet you will find discussions on Canada Pension death benefits, insurance, DVA or other possible funding mechanics. Prepaying a funeral is one of those options. You pay for the funeral and services at today’s rates. Under provincial law 100% of your money goes into a trust, where it will stay until death. While in trust it earns interest to offset inflation and the interest earned is not taxable (you do not receive a T5 slip every year). The funeral home guarantees that at the time of death the funeral and services will be provided. If the trust account has not earned enough interest to keep up with inflation the funeral home makes up the difference, and under Ontario law if there is more money than necessary it is refunded back to the estate. If you move, you can transfer the trust funds to a funeral home where you are going. You can cancel the trust at any time and receive your money and interest back.

Question #5	What if I have no money?
Answer:	If you are living on Social Assistance, Old Age Pension or Disability or simply living cheque to cheque it may be impossible to save for a funeral. People who do not have enough funds for a funeral can apply at the time of death to the Ontario Works-Sudbury (Social Services) and they will pay all costs of the funeral.

Question #6	Organ Donation
Answer:	When you receive your driver’s license you also receive a form about organ donations. The donation of organs is a very worthwhile and noble cause which can bring relief to someone who is suffering. Signing that form gives officials a strong signal of your personal preference, however, under the current practices of hospitals your next of kin will be asked for permission to donate - they must agree for the donation to take place. Recognizing this fact, you should tell your next of kin your wishes directly. It is literally a matter of life and death. It will have no effect on the ability to view the deceased.

Question #7	If death occurs away from home
Answer:	What if I am traveling or on a holiday when death occurs? What does my family/executor do? Call us directly at 1-800-461-0159 and we will look after assisting you no matter where you are. Most people never read their travel insurance but most policies have a provision to have the body sent home at no or little cost in most situations, whether in North America or abroad. Always call home. We will be there to assist you.

Question #8	Something to Consider...
Answer:	Remember funerals are not for the deceased, but rather for the living. When you consider the type of funeral you want, include your family in these decisions. Some people say, “When I die just dispose of the body. It¹s easier for everyone.” Be sure everyone agrees. If you are killed suddenly by a heart attack or in an accident they may need and want an opportunity to say goodbye. Have your plans reflect the needs of those you love. To do that you have to communicate with them before you prearrange.

Question #9	Funeral Visitation
Answer:	This allows family and friends the opportunity to come together for mutual support and a time to pay respect to the deceased. In the Sudbury area, the average length of visitation time is one day. The family may choose to wait a day at the time of death, to allow relatives to travel here or for the obituary to appear in the paper.

Question #10	Open Casket?
Answer:	Having an open casket may not be considered to be a pleasant experience, but it can be a necessary and helpful part of the grieving process. People may feel that by denying this viewing they are simplifying or making less painful the grief process for those they love. Often the opposite is true. Most experts agree that confronting the reality of the death provides a closure and helps the family to heal the hurt of loss.

Question #11	The Funeral Service
Answer:	This may take place in a church or the funeral home. The service reflects the beliefs and faith tradition of the deceased and the family. This can be of great comfort to the bereaved. In Sudbury we have many genuine and caring clergy. If you do not actively go to church, the funeral home can provide a clergy at the time or you may choose a humanistic service led by family and/or friends.

Question #12	What is cremation?
Answer:	Cremation is the accelerated reduction of the remains to ashes, through the process of heat and fire. The cremation process takes place in a crematory (sometimes referred to as a crematorium). After the deceased has been cremated, the cremated ashes may be buried in a cemetery, a cremation plot or on top of an existing grave. Ashes are only buried 1-2 feet down so they do not disturb the original grave. It is also legal to scatter or bury cremated ashes on private land (example: your home or camp) or on public land (example: lake or woods). Some jurisdictions do have laws prohibiting the scattering of remains, while others require a permit. If you would prefer to keep the cremated ashes, there are beautiful keepsake cremation urns and cremation jewelry you can choose from. We suggest that you speak to your funeral director about your plans for the cremated ashes.

Question #13	Who can cremate a body?
Answer:	The only cremation facility in Sudbury is operated by the Park Lawn Cemetery. The deceased must be cremated in a combustible container. Your funeral director will be able answer your questions, to help you determine the best options.

Question #14	What cremation services do Lougheed Funeral Homes offer?
Answer:	Unlike basic transport services that can only offer Direct Cremation, Lougheed's is a licensed funeral home which means we can offer you direct cremation in addition to memorial services, visitations with the ashes present, and full funeral services - with or without burial. For you added convenience, we carry a full line of cremation caskets, urns, and ornamental keepsake urns. We also have a beautiful assortment of cremation jewelry that allows you to carry your loved one close to your heart. Speak to us today about the cremation service that is right for you or your loved one.

Question #15	Caskets
Answer:	A casket is a container utilized for the funeral process. Whether made of cloth, wood or steel every casket including rental caskets performs the exact same task. It allows for a visitation, a funeral service and disposition. Whatever your choice, our funeral home guarantees that the service offered is always the same high quality.

Question #16	Monuments - Memorial Marker
Answer:	Psychologists tell us it is important to have a place to visit following a funeral. This may be found in the traditional cemetery, or through cremation, in non-traditional places such as a lake or camp. It is natural for many people to wish for a monument to be placed as a lasting memorial. A few suggestions when choosing a monument dealer: 1) Do not be afraid to shop - as with any merchandise, the price can vary. 2) Deal with a reputable firm; someone who backs up his workmanship and provides a written guarantee. 3) Ask family and friends who have recently purchased a monument.

Question #17	Air Travel/Rebate
Answer:	Some airlines have a Compassionate Travel Policy and in the event of death, you may be eligible for a partial rebate on your fare providing certain conditions, as specified by each airline are met.

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