Funeral Costs
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‘Not enough for a headstone’: B.C.’s burial program funds too low, advocates sayThe Provincial Burial Program is administered through the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction and it helps pay for funeral costs.CanadaDec 13, 2023
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We all die — might as well plan for it, financial experts sayPlanning ahead for after-death costs — from making the choice between cremation and burial, a funeral or celebration of life — can save money and reduce stress for loved ones.CanadaFeb 23, 2023
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Municipality of Colchester to help cover funeral expenses for every victim in Portapique shootingsThe municipality will contribute up to $5,000 to help offset the funeral expenses of each victim.CanadaApr 23, 2020
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Wills, funerals, estates: Tough money talks to have before it’s too lateSome experts say planning for your funeral, preparing an estate and figuring out your will should be part of your financial planning in 2020.LifestyleJan 23, 2020
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Toronto artist identified as victim in fatal hit-and-runA GoFundMe page set up to help cover the family's funeral costs said Alexander was an inspirational artist and a loving father to his daughter.CrimeOct 9, 2018
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Funeral industry worries new fee in Saskatchewan won’t cover services for poorThe president of the Funeral Service Association of Canada says services are not cheap and the costs are not going down.CanadaJun 27, 2017
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Dying alone: Hundreds of bodies are going unclaimed in Ontario and QuebecWhat if you died, and no one came to take your body? It’s happening more often in Canada’s most populous provinces.CanadaFeb 22, 2017
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Two 7-Eleven locations in Winnipeg raising money for family of girl who drowned at Grand BeachTwo 7-Eleven locations in Winnipeg are helping to raise funds for the family of an 11-year-old girl who drowned at Grand Beach.Aug 7, 2016
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Click here when I die: Sites lay out plans for loved onesSeveral websites are trying to make death easier -- for the people left behind.LifestyleJun 22, 2016
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