How to Report a Death with Ancient Burials

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Call us to report the death

We answer our phones 24 hours a day. We will provide you the information you need, right when you need it most.

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Start the Arrangement Documents

The following information allows us to get started on the necessary documentation, prepare for the registration process with Vital Statistics, and take the first steps toward meeting your family’s needs. If you are unsure of any information, please type in “UNKNOWN”.
Please fill out the information below and press "SUBMIT" to forward it to our funeral home.

Information About You

* Indicates required field

Legal Name of the Informant *

Phone Number *

Email *

Relationship to the Deceased *

Address *

City *

Province / State *

Postal Code *

Whose Life We Are Honouring

Legal Surname of the Deceased *

Legal Given Names *

Address *

City *

Province / State *

Postal Code *

Their Identification Information

Personal Health Number *

Social Insurance Number *

Approximate Height (Feet & Inches) *

Approximate Weight (Pounds) *

Copy of Care Card (Personal Health Number) *

Max file size: 20MB

Copy of Social Insurance Card *

Max file size: 20MB

Copy of Drivers License *

Max file size: 20MB

Copy of Passport *

Max file size: 20MB

Internal Mechanical Device *

Radioactive Seed Implants *

Status First Nations *

Did Deceased Live on Reserve? *

First Nation's Band *

Status Number *

Place of Birth Details

Date of Birth *

Gender at Birth *

City of Birth *

Province/State of Birth *

Country of Birth *

Spouse & Parental Details

Marital Status *

If Married, Widowed, or Separated Give Full Name of Spouse, including maiden name *

Father's Name *

Birthplace (City, Province/State & Country) *

Mother's Name (Including Maiden Name) *

Birthplace (City, Province/State & Country) *

Kind of Occupation *

Years Worked *

Kind of Business or Industry Worked in *

Place Death Details

Date of Death *

Documented Current Gender *

Place of Death Facility or Address *

Place of Death City *

Province / State *

Postal Code *

Location Currently Sheltered *

Type of Location *

Coroner Case *

Coroner Case Number *

If Available Please Provide

Photo of the Deceased *

Max file size: 20MB

Copy of Marriage License *

Max file size: 20MB

Copy of Will *

Max file size: 20MB

Disposition, Service and Ceremony Details

Type of Service *

Location of Service *

Will there be a Viewing / Visitation / Prayers *

Type of Decedent Care *

Type of Disposition *

Name of Cemetery / Crematorium / Other *

Religious / Cultural Considerations *

Clergy / Officiant *

Merchandise Selection

- Casket Selection -

Casket Selected *

- Urn Selection -

Urn Selected *

- Keepsake Urn Selection -

- Memorial Jewellery Selection -

Keepsake Urn Selected *

Memorial Jewellery Selected *

Quantity of Original BC Vital Statistic Death Certificates Requested *

Additional Service Details or Comments *

Submit

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Prepare for the arrangement

Determine who is the person in charge by locating the will, or by reviewing Section 5 of the BC Cremation Interment and Funeral Services Act
Determine how payment will be provided: prepaid funeral policy, cash, cheque, e-transfer, or credit card (processing fee).

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

Find an appropriate set of clothing for the deceased.
Gather important documents to show the funeral director. Such as: The Will, Birth Certificate, Social Insurance Number, Personal Health Number, BC ID and/or Driver's License.
Find several quality photos of the deceased to be shared with Ancient Burials.
Write down any thoughts for the obituary and eulogy discussion.
Review our product selection to determine the type of casket to be used.
Write down any questions you wish to ask us. There are no unusual questions. Please ask us whatever is on your mind.

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Meet to finalize details

We make house calls, so simply let us know where 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 or correspond electronically. We will want to collect the clothing, photos and payment.

Report a Death

Step 1

Call us to report the death

Step 2

Start the Arrangement Documents

Step 3

Prepare for the arrangement

Step 4

Meet to finalize details

LOCAL 604-308-2822

Toll Free 1-800-888-2806

Email

Fax

Report a Death

Step 1

Call us to report the death

Step 2

Start the Arrangement Documents

​Step 3

Prepare for the arrangement

​Step 4

Meet to finalize details

LOCAL 604-308-2822

Toll Free ​1-800-888-2806

Email

Fax

Step 3

Step 4

Toll Free 1-800-888-2806