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Dealing with Funeral Arrangements and Celebrations of Life with Guest Michael Pearson
Summary:
In this episode, Gordon and Jenna are joined by Michael Pierson, owner of Pierson Funeral Services in Calgary, with extensive experience in the funeral industry. They delve into the intricate process of handling funeral arrangements and celebrations of life, emphasizing the critical first steps when a loved one passes away.
Michael, a born-and-raised Calgarian, share insights into the challenges faced by executors and administrators when dealing with funeral arrangements. The conversation emphasizes the importance of addressing financial concerns and the benefits of pre-planning to eliminate confusion. The hosts explore various scenarios where families may struggle with accessing funds and how funeral homes work with them to find solutions. They also delve into the rising trend of pre-planning funerals and the services funeral homes offer beyond the funeral itself.
Key points:
- Michael elaborates on the challenge of navigating complex family dynamics and relationships when determining authority.
- Benefits of pre-planning funerals, including clarifying the deceased's wishes, reducing family disputes, and streamlining the decision-making process.
- Funeral homes offer checklists and organize information to help families navigate post-funeral tasks, reducing stress for executors.
- Good funeral home service provides valuable education to families, easing the daunting role of dealing with estate matters.
- Families may need to step up and cover funeral costs if funds are not available, with options to seek government assistance.
- Approximately 20% of funeral calls involve pre-planned funerals, with a steady trend in pre-planning among certain demographics.
- After the funeral, funeral homes assist families with essential estate matters and provide guidance on applications like Canada Pension Plan death benefits.
More Information on Michael Pierson:
Pierson Funeral Services
Website: https://www.piersons.ca/
Email: [email protected]
Hosts:
Jenna Carvalho
The smartest way to choose an executor.
Guardian Estate Company
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Gordon VanderLeek
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By Jenna Carvalho & Gordon VanderLeekSummary:
In this episode, Gordon and Jenna are joined by Michael Pierson, owner of Pierson Funeral Services in Calgary, with extensive experience in the funeral industry. They delve into the intricate process of handling funeral arrangements and celebrations of life, emphasizing the critical first steps when a loved one passes away.
Michael, a born-and-raised Calgarian, share insights into the challenges faced by executors and administrators when dealing with funeral arrangements. The conversation emphasizes the importance of addressing financial concerns and the benefits of pre-planning to eliminate confusion. The hosts explore various scenarios where families may struggle with accessing funds and how funeral homes work with them to find solutions. They also delve into the rising trend of pre-planning funerals and the services funeral homes offer beyond the funeral itself.
Key points:
- Michael elaborates on the challenge of navigating complex family dynamics and relationships when determining authority.
- Benefits of pre-planning funerals, including clarifying the deceased's wishes, reducing family disputes, and streamlining the decision-making process.
- Funeral homes offer checklists and organize information to help families navigate post-funeral tasks, reducing stress for executors.
- Good funeral home service provides valuable education to families, easing the daunting role of dealing with estate matters.
- Families may need to step up and cover funeral costs if funds are not available, with options to seek government assistance.
- Approximately 20% of funeral calls involve pre-planned funerals, with a steady trend in pre-planning among certain demographics.
- After the funeral, funeral homes assist families with essential estate matters and provide guidance on applications like Canada Pension Plan death benefits.
More Information on Michael Pierson:
Pierson Funeral Services
Website: https://www.piersons.ca/
Email: [email protected]
Hosts:
Jenna Carvalho
The smartest way to choose an executor.
Guardian Estate Company
Facebook
LinkedIn
Instagram
Gordon VanderLeek
Give your family a legacy of protection - Wills, Estates and Trusts.
VanderLeek Law
Facebook
LinkedIn
Instagram