Is it important to you that there is a service for you after you pass?

Saturday 31 December 2011

"What Do I Say?" -

It's often asked, "What do I say?". What is more important though is "What Not To Say".
This is a great guide to help when a friend or family member passes away.

What Not to Say! Continued….

Tuesday 20 December 2011

What happens to your online information when you die?

I want to share a story with you from Calgary Herald: By Claudia Buck, SACRAMENTO, Calif. — When most people think about bequeathing their belongings, it’s the obvious: the house, the car, bank accounts, the sentimental family mementos. But what about your Facebook, Gmail, Yahoo or Amazon accounts? 
http://www.calgaryherald.com/technology/What+happens+your+Facebook+when/5882463/story.html)

Wednesday 14 December 2011

Is embalming required if you are going to be cremated?

No.  In regards to cremation, embalming is only required if a viewing is to take place prior to the cremation.  That being said, it is not manditory to have the deceased embalmed for a basic viewing.  Embalming is highly recommended for viewings as the procedure results in the deceased being cleaner and more presentable to family members & friends.  Many times the deceased's body will be present at the funeral service with cremation taking place afterwards.  In this instance embalming is also highly recommended.

Saturday 10 December 2011

Welcome To Our Information Blog Site

One of the top priorties when we opened Lyle Reeves Funerals was to provide information & education to the communities within the Foothills of Alberta.  In your lifetime you will only be in charge of a family member or friend's funeral arrangements once or twice.  For this reason most people do not have the required information that is needed prior to making decisions regarding ones funeral or dispostion.  Whether they are questions relating to funerals, cremation, embalming, local cemeteries or just the one question you always wanted to know about what we do, we are here to provide you with the answers and information.

Please feel free to ask any question that you may have regarding our industry or the services that Lyle Reeves Funerals provides.

Thank You For Visiting,
Craig Snodgrass
Owner, Lyle Reeves Funerals Inc.