Family Care

Families are often unsure of what takes place following the death of a loved one.  We have created this page in order to educate and guide those we serve.  There is helpful information on prearrangement as well as what takes place following a death. There are also forms and educational information that may be viewed for your ease.  Please don't hesitate to call our offices with any other questions or concerns.

Prior To Death Occurring

Often families will want to take care of as much as they can prior to the death having taken place.  This allows extra time for information to be gathered as well as service arrangement discussion.  Snodgrass Funeral Homes will assist family members in their ideas as well as document any information in regards to Death Registration or service information.  Snodgrass Funeral Homes offer a number of Prearrangement Options.

Following the Death

At Home - If the death has occurred outside of a health care facility, simply       contact either Snodgrass Funeral Home (High River or Okotoks) and our staff will guide you through what needs to happen next.  If the death was expected (ie: terminal cancer) we will be able to complete the removal without the involvement of the R.C.M.P..  If the death was unexpected we will contact the R.C.M.P. who may then involve the Medical Examiner's office.

At a Health Care Facility -  If the death has occurred at a health care facility the family may contact the funeral home themselves or advise the staff that Snodgrass Funeral Homes will be taking care of the funeral arrangements.  The family will then contact the funeral home at their convenience to schedule an appointment for the funeral arrangements to be made.

Gathering Information 

Most importantly is the information needed for the Registration of Death.
This includes:

	Deceased's full name.
	Address of where the death occurred.
	Marital status (If male, the wife's maiden name is required).
	Occupation of deceased.
	Birth date and birth place of deceased.
	Name of deceased's father and the father's birth place.
	Name of deceased's mother and mother's birth place and maiden name.

Other information that will be required for the Canada Pension Plan Benefit applications are:

	Birth Certificate of deceased
	Birth Certificate of surviving spouse and any children under 18.
	Executor's name and address.

Helpful Forms (.pdf files - requires Adobe Reader)

	Royal Bank Estate Checklist
	CCRA - What to do following a death.
	Canada Pension Plan Death Benefit Form.
	Canada Pension Plan Survivors Pension Form.
	CCRA Website.

Educational Information

	The Purpose of a Funeral.
	Everything You Need To Know About Cremation.
	Burial Vs. Cremation.
	How to Write a Eulogy.
	Duties of an Executor.
	Probate.
	Worker's Compensation.
	Last Post Information.

There is also more information on our Frequently Asked Questions and Financial Benefits pages.

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