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

Saturday, 25 February 2012

It's About You...But It's For Your Family, Friends and Community

It 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.
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. 


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.

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.

For more information on our services, pricing and the options that are available to you, please visit our website at www.lylereeves.com/what-we-do/ .

Thursday, 19 January 2012

Are Life Insurance Policy Payouts Taxable?

No.  When a person receives a payout from a life insurance policy as the result of the death of the insured there is no tax payable on those proceeds.

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.