What is involved in cemetery maintenance?
For many years, cemetery maintenance was performed by parishioners and villagers on a mostly voluntary basis. This tradition has changed in recent times. Over the years, cemetery management has become a business-oriented affair. This has brought about a shift toward a fee-based model to ensure the full maintenance of cemeteries. That said, the fees related to the upkeep of plots are high given the surprisingly large number of tasks involved. What is important to keep in mind is that 100% of maintenance fees are paid to ensure visitors have access to a well-kept, welcoming site where they can comfortably visit their departed loved ones.
Settling an estate: Beware! Slippery slope ahead!
Settling an estate can be done on your own, but be sure you are aware of what is involved and take the time to consider your options. Let’s take a deeper look into what exactly is involved in settling an estate and what kind of support is available.
Documentation in the event of death: Take a deep breath … We’re here to help.
When someone passes away, the ensuing process may seem complex and especially burdensome for those coping with grief. The first step is to take a deep breath. The role of the funeral home is to offer support and guidance when the time comes to untangle the steps involved in settling an estate. The large number of documents with the word “death” in the title, in and of itself, can be quite mind-bending. In this case, knowledge and understanding are key. We’ve listed here a few of these documents, along with their definitions and purpose.
Getting a handle on existing government benefits and pensions related to the death of a loved one
Losing a loved one is very difficult, and there are a number of steps that must be completed before one can begin any kind of healing. Mourning is a very personal process. That said, when the administrative burden following someone’s death falls upon a loved one’s shoulders, the situation can quickly become overwhelming. There’s a desire to do things right to honour the deceased, without sidestepping any money to which the survivors are entitled. It’s therefore important to become familiar with some key pieces of information regarding government benefits and pensions to ease the burden when the time comes to file such applications.
Un weekend rempli d’émotions. Merci Les Sentiers qui est tellement un bel endroit….la vue, le personnel, l’ambiance, et j’en passe et que dire de la célébrante Suzie Prénovost une personne merveilleuse et humaine. Merci ma belle-famille d’amour Bon voyage papa, pour toujours dans nos pensées et nos coeurs.
Elisabeth
Je voulais vous remercier pour la belle cérémonie pour Esteban, tout était parfait, malgré le grand nombre de personnes.
Rodolfo Garcia
Je souhaite vous remercier de ma part et de toute ma famille pour nous avoir soutenu tout au long du processus. Depuis la crémation jusqu’au funérailles et malgré les petits pépins qu’on a rencontré. La cérémonie avec Mme Prénovost a été à la hauteur de nos attentes. Merci encore pour votre dévouement, nous l’avons tous apprécié.
Danielle Daoust
Un très gros merci à toute l’équipe! En particulier pour celles qui nous ont accompagnés toute la journée. Tout s’est déroulé à merveille grâce à leur aide. Les invités ont absolument adoré l’endroit. Ce fut une très belle journée dans les circonstances. Ma mère aurait été très contente de la cérémonie et de cette journée.
Félix Morency-Lavoie
Je prends quelques minutes pour vous écrire et vous remercier de la collaboration de tout le personnel de Magnus Poirier, Les Sentiers lors des funérailles de Mme Rita Brisson Paquette.
Nous avons eu beaucoup de félicitations concernant la célébrante, la chanteuse, l’endroit choisi pour célébrer ces funérailles et le service impeccable lors du petit goûter, etc. Bref ce fut un succès sur toute la ligne grâce à vous tous.
Andrée et Gilles Brisson