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- Ramona Sousa

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Some of the disadvantages of, of prearranging – there really aren’t too, too many – but, you know, people think, “Well, I might not be living here when I pass away.” Or, “I might change my mind.” Well, with the prearrangement, it’s still yours. You can still come in and make changes at any time.

The one trick, though, is to not over-plan it. I find when somebody has gone through every song and music selection and clothing and even written out their own eulogy, you’ve taken something from the family. The gift of the funeral is that you are engaging your loved one in it. If you’ve done everything for them, there’s nothing left for them to do.

It’s important to know that there are different kinds of plans available. And, uh, there are some products out on the market which, you know, will take money towards funeral related expenses. But some consumers get a little bit stuck in the fact that, “Well, what if I can’t keep making payments until I die?” or “What is the value of the benefit at any particular point in time?”

What we have gone out of our way to do, was to have a plan that’s – first of all – very simple, very flexible, and also that’s able to, uh, really address the concerns that a consumer should have for transferability, for cash surrender value and just for knowing that it’s guaranteed.

Um, quite a few funeral homes – all over North America – will honour each other’s contracts. Each, everyone’s a little bit different, but anything to do with any changes that you wanna make – or even cancelling – can happen; it’s your contract – it is all protected under, under law.

All of this planning is only as good as keeping your next of kin informed. Um, having it preplanned and then not giving copies to your family would be a crucial mistake.

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They took care of me like family.

Judith Szabo

Everything was so organized and pertinent to what we needed. Everyone we met was kind, courteous and very helpful during our emotional and challenging time. Thank you so much.

Heather Mayne

They were so prompt on answering any questions and changing things. They were prepared and respected any religious decisions. The process was so seamless and made easy in such a high stress situation.

Tanya Kohar

In the past 2 years Springfield has helped us through the death of my Mother and my Father. Their response and help allowed us to focus on the remaining family rather than worrying about details of the funeral and all the notifications that are required upon a death.

Terry Eldridge

The atmosphere has been nothing but professional during times of grief.  After the passing of my mother, the staff coached me on the next steps and looked after filling in all the government forms that I needed to sign, which took a huge burden off my mind at the time.

Donald McClure

Everyone was so helpful and kind.  There was no pressure.  They provided exactly what we needed.

Diane Greenwood

From the time I called to the completion of all the services, I received compassionate, attentive and professional care.  There was a sense of caring from each staff member.  I was turning over my Mom to their care and I felt very comfortable with everyone.  I felt heard and never felt pushed into any decision.

Katherine Lewis

I have always found the team at Springfield Funeral Home to be VERY caring, kind, considerate and helpful.  I have and will continue to recommend them to anyone who asks which funeral home would I suggest they use.  No other funeral home I have dealt with even comes close to Springfield Funeral Home.

Ethna Tutt

Right at the onset, I was made very comfortable, there was no pressure.  I was made to feel as if I was the only one they had to serve.

Frances Baum

Everything that was arranged for us was perfect.  Our loved one, husband, father, brother was treated with respect.  Thank you for making this difficult time a little more acceptable via your staff’s obvious caring and respect.

Jacquelene Bluschke