Step 1. Call us at 604-308-2822 to report the death.

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We answer our phones  24 hours a day. We are here to help you when you need it the most.

Step 2. Complete a Death Registration form

Death Registration Form
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This pdf can be filled out and emailed or printed to provide us the necessary information.

​Step 3. Prepare for the arrangement

1. Determine who is the person in charge, by locating the will, if there is one or by reviewing section 5 of the BC CIFSA above..
2. Determine how payment will be provided: prepaid, cash, cheque, e-transfer, or credit card (processing fee). ​

​​We work with the Ministry of Social Development, BC's Public Guardian and Trustee, Indian Affairs, Work Safe, and Last Post Fund

1. Find an appropriate set of clothing for the deceased, to be given to the Funeral Director.
2. Find several quality photos of the deceased to be shared with Ancient Burials.
3. Write down any thoughts for obituary/eulogy discussion.
4. Review our product selection to determine the type of casket to be used.
5. Write down anyquestions you wish to ask us. There are no unusual questions. ​Please ask us whatever is on your mind.

​Step 4. Meet to finalize details and make payment arrangements. 

We travel to meet you. Simply let us know where and when and we will come to your home, office, church, coffee shop, local library, or wherever you're most comfortable. You are, of course, welcome to meet in our office, if that suits you best.
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