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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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Complete a Death Registration form

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

Death Registration Form
File Size:	213 kb
File Type:	pdf

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Prepare for the arrangement

1. 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
2. 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

1. Find an appropriate set of clothing for the deceased.
2. 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. 
3. Find several quality photos of the deceased to be shared with Ancient Burials.
4. Write down any thoughts for the obituary and eulogy discussion.
5. Review our product selection to determine the type of casket to be used.
6. 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.