tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78292246009584431262024-02-06T22:13:59.139-08:00Lyle Reeves FuneralsCraig Snodgrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00486168349968366517noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829224600958443126.post-58667240926519140752012-08-17T13:48:00.003-07:002012-08-17T13:48:31.740-07:00Prearrangement Transfers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-UnTAwjtVTsUZygtd_jGCkA4y_N9Vt4KHRtnlaJE8MwOcsy0xaC485sT1AmZihTFxD3KLe_a6GRmOFHDmqI4EhVnsogg6CwKh3hvFFt9unGzu3Qm9MUy0QtKpoLcFm_sCf7HPLnzPpCA/s1600/2011+CS+08+final+website.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-UnTAwjtVTsUZygtd_jGCkA4y_N9Vt4KHRtnlaJE8MwOcsy0xaC485sT1AmZihTFxD3KLe_a6GRmOFHDmqI4EhVnsogg6CwKh3hvFFt9unGzu3Qm9MUy0QtKpoLcFm_sCf7HPLnzPpCA/s200/2011+CS+08+final+website.jpg" title="Craig Snodgrass - Funeral Director / Owner" width="150" /></a>Many people ask about transferring their existing funeral prearrangements from one funeral service provider to another.<br />
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Any Prearranged funeral plan (Family Side, Assurant Life, Purple Shield, Funeral Plans Canada, or Trust Accounts) may be transferred from one funeral service provider to another. With Trust Accounts the existing funeral provider may retain a 15% administration fee if a transfer is requested. This fee is usually covered by the new funeral home in their professional services fee so as to not cost the family any extra funds.<br />
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If you have any questions regarding transfers please call us today at 403.652.4242 or email <a href="mailto:info@lylereeves.com">info@lylereeves.com</a> .Craig Snodgrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00486168349968366517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829224600958443126.post-80981343512925265942012-07-26T08:57:00.001-07:002012-07-30T07:55:31.100-07:00Making Your Wishes Known Prior To Your PassingIt's an older article but an important one on making sure your family members know your wishes.<br />
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<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/16/health/15chen.html?_r=2&ref=health">http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/16/health/15chen.html?_r=2&ref=health</a>Craig Snodgrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00486168349968366517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829224600958443126.post-90734639337633016252012-06-07T15:29:00.000-07:002012-06-07T15:29:54.176-07:001st Year - Thank YouWe would like to take this opportunity to thank the Foothills Community for their support in making our first year of business a success. <br />
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We value and appreciate the trust that you put with us.<br />
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Thank You,<br />
Craig Snodgrass<br />
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<div class="txhead">Top five regrets of the dying</div><div class="txstand">A nurse has recorded the most common regrets of the dying, and among the top ones is 'I wish I hadn't worked so hard'. What would your biggest regret be if this was your last day of life?</div><div><img alt="The top five regrets of the dying" class="ipreview" src="http://gnm.cdn.mobileiq.mobi/ms/ri/aHR0cDovL3N0YXRpYy5ndWltLmNvLnVrL3N5cy1pbWFnZXMvTGlmZWFuZGhlYWx0aC9QaXgvcGljdHVyZXMvMjAxMii8yLzEvMTMyODA5NTM4MzI4My9UaGUtdG9wLWZpdmUtcmVncmV0cy1vZii10LTAwNy5qcGcie/x:300" /><div class="txcaption">A palliative nurse has recorded the top five regrets of the dying. Photograph: Montgomery Martin/Alamy</div></div>Craig Snodgrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00486168349968366517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829224600958443126.post-88929348039707048182012-04-02T14:06:00.000-07:002012-04-02T14:06:40.558-07:00Alberta Funeral Service Association MembershipWe are proud to announce that we are the newest member of the Alberta Funeral Service Association. The AFSA provides support to the funeral service businesses of Alberta as well as the families they serve. <a href="http://www.afsa.ca/">www.afsa.ca</a> <br />
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Thank you to the Foothills communities for your continued support of our business. The membership with AFSA only furthers our commitment to providing our families with the level of service and educational resources they deserve.<br />
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Sincerely,<br />
Craig SnodgrassCraig Snodgrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00486168349968366517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829224600958443126.post-56450680314149508762012-03-30T12:36:00.001-07:002012-04-03T12:11:29.214-07:00Promotional Video<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>A short video showing some of the ways that Lyle Reeves Funerals can assist you.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/4JtlvdeoeAY?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Craig Snodgrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00486168349968366517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829224600958443126.post-59804252177988949552012-03-14T12:11:00.000-07:002012-03-14T12:11:36.390-07:00Where Will We Have The Service?The most common question we are asked is: "If you don't have a chapel at your facility where will the service be?" A completely valid question.<br />
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</tbody></table>One of our primary goals right now is to grow our business which will allow us to construct a new modern facility in order to better serve our customers. Until that time we have made agreements with many facilities in the area in order to provide the services people expect from a funeral home. The church venues listed below do not require the family to be a member of the church. If the family is a member of a church, this is usually the chosen venue for the service. The rental cost of these facilities is also covered in our professional services fee, this is not an additional expense for the family.<br />
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<a href="http://www.lylereeves.com/contact-us/">www.lylereeves.com/contact-us/</a><br />
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Clicking on the above link will take you to our website where you will find a list and description of the facilities we work together with. Some of these facilities include:<br />
<ul><li>High River Full Gospel Church</li>
<li>High River United Church</li>
<li>Highwood Memorial Centre</li>
<li>Highwood Golf & Country Club</li>
<li>Carlson's On Macleod</li>
<li>Shepard Family Park</li>
</ul>Please call if you have any questions on our services and how we promise to make every step of this experience easy for the family.Craig Snodgrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00486168349968366517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829224600958443126.post-30980613343428044332012-02-25T11:25:00.000-08:002012-02-25T11:25:40.920-08:00It's About You...But It's For Your Family, Friends and CommunityIt is not uncommon when someone talks about their own funeral wishes to hear them say "I don't need a service". This is true, at the time of your passing the funeral is no longer a need for you. But what about your family, friends and community that are grieving? If the family feels a need for a service, they will respect the deceased's requests and if "No Service" has been requested this is what is usually honored. Not having some type of service or life celebration can lead to an emotional void and a longer grieving process for family and friends.<br />
<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5jhT4rYqHJA89-T35fbPEFkqvGWGNDOGgx2YNdldKcsFyrJoCA_K5CiCftrJG_Wr1E3RkV5NEV4MTITEZUYfGlOP0mzwCY4mObXhdmv0_glq49WmxMh8tgXeQqNFMyDRoR8M8sJWNQfw/s1600/Thank+You+for+trusting+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5jhT4rYqHJA89-T35fbPEFkqvGWGNDOGgx2YNdldKcsFyrJoCA_K5CiCftrJG_Wr1E3RkV5NEV4MTITEZUYfGlOP0mzwCY4mObXhdmv0_glq49WmxMh8tgXeQqNFMyDRoR8M8sJWNQfw/s200/Thank+You+for+trusting+5.jpg" width="200" /></a>Funeral service, Memorial Service or Celebration of Life, whichever title you wish, are gatherings that are about the deceased and the life lived. The purpose they serve is for family members, friends and the community to come together. There is a need for survivors to gather and communicate about ones passing in a comfortable open setting. </div><br />
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It is understandable that someone does not want to draw attention to themselves, and a service about them may make them feel that way. You must allow yourself to keep an open mind when making this decision as it will directly effect how your family and friends deal with their grief.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cost is also another factor that often adds to the decision of "No Service". Insurance companies will have you believe that funerals cost over ten thousand dollars. Although this is number is possible based on the quality of product and service options chosen, it is far from the norm. Funeral service providers will assist you in creating a memorial that celebrates the life lived and one that fits your budget.</div><br />
For more information on our services, pricing and the options that are available to you, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.lylereeves.com/what-we-do/service-package-pricing">www.lylereeves.com/what-we-do/</a> .Craig Snodgrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00486168349968366517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829224600958443126.post-83775969855684541382012-01-31T11:17:00.000-08:002012-01-31T11:17:14.677-08:00Excellent Article from Psychology Today on Grieving in Our Society Today<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/freedom-grieve/201201/am-i-grieving-right">Am I Grieving Right? Today's vision of grief.</a><br />
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This is a great guide to help when a friend or family member passes away.<br />
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<a href="http://withsympathygifts.com/blog/helping-others-with-grief/what-not-to-say-continued/#.Tv9xnW-ugLM.blogger">What Not to Say! Continued….</a>Craig Snodgrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00486168349968366517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829224600958443126.post-31246466112917667472011-12-20T10:02:00.000-08:002011-12-20T10:02:45.805-08:00What happens to your online information when you die?<span style="font-family: Consolas;">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? </span><br />
<a href="http://www.calgaryherald.com/technology/What+happens+your+Facebook+when/5882463/story.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Consolas;">http://www.calgaryherald.com/technology/What+happens+your+Facebook+when/5882463/story.html</span></a><span style="font-family: Consolas;">)</span>Craig Snodgrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00486168349968366517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829224600958443126.post-43548720169539076002011-12-14T13:35:00.000-08:002011-12-14T13:35:02.807-08:00Is 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.Craig Snodgrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00486168349968366517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7829224600958443126.post-10361618563629970372011-12-10T10:10:00.000-08:002011-12-10T10:10:51.347-08:00Welcome To Our Information Blog Site<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRBJ5AxVROSxUEEQwkhtCIrSlEcbqLvh4AiCt767nRYgW_7JBnuBKt9YXTui7zsL1OMnHKkr_CBE_LUnN8Ys9vTiSLX0tN7ZPvidg6ZpOsIugXAjLOOdaJ_etppwdpnNgeSCm1Jxo8_4Y/s1600/Lyle_Reeves_logo_video_ending.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="90" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRBJ5AxVROSxUEEQwkhtCIrSlEcbqLvh4AiCt767nRYgW_7JBnuBKt9YXTui7zsL1OMnHKkr_CBE_LUnN8Ys9vTiSLX0tN7ZPvidg6ZpOsIugXAjLOOdaJ_etppwdpnNgeSCm1Jxo8_4Y/s320/Lyle_Reeves_logo_video_ending.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>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. <br />
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Please feel free to ask any question that you may have regarding our industry or the services that Lyle Reeves Funerals provides.<br />
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Thank You For Visiting,<br />
Craig Snodgrass<br />
Owner, Lyle Reeves Funerals Inc.Craig Snodgrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00486168349968366517noreply@blogger.com0