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3 reasons why funeral pre-planning is part of a complete retirement plan

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any Canadians don’t know that they’re missing a key component of their retirement plans: funeral preplanning.

There are so many myths and assumptions that play a role here, and they have a real impact on the well-being of too many families. Many Canadians miss the opportunity to pre-plan their funerals in ways that honour their memories while also protecting their loved ones.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

Let’s demystify funeral preplanning in Canada, and make sure you know the facts: to make plans that suit your personality and values, no matter how your lifestyle may change over the years to come.

Cremation is not the only decision you’ll have to make.

Here are the 3 reasons why funeral pre-planning is part of a complete retirement plan: 1 Life insurance doesn’t cover the cost of funerals.

Life insurance is meant for the living. It also takes about 8 weeks to payout to beneficiaries. Since funerals are a type of event, 50% of the costs need to be paid upfront, with the remaining 50% due two weeks later. Even if the beneficiary can part with some of that money from life insurance, it will be about two months too late.

Pre-planning helps you pay off the complete cost of a funeral before passing. And when you’ve paid it off, that’s it; there are no further payments.

On the other hand, life insurance is something you’ll keep paying... well, for life.

And you may never even use it at all!

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2 Funeral pre-planning is part of the financial legacy you’ll leave for your kids.

When we make retirement and estate plans, we also think about wanting to leave a financial legacy for our loved ones.

Too often, parents pass, never realizing that their children will have to find thousands of dollars to pay for their funeral. (Often because they mistakenly believed their life insurance would cover it).

Pre-planning ensures your peace of mind, knowing that you’ve protected your kids financially by freeing them of financial pressures on your behalf.

3 The cost of inflation affects our retirement lifestyles and our funeral plans.

When we save for retirement, we factor in the cost of inflation. By saving and investing with that in mind, we set ourselves up for a more comfortable retirement.

It’s the same principle when pre-planning a funeral that matches your final wishes.

Yet so many Canadians let the years pass, and end up paying thousands of dollars more in a year or two before they pass for the exact same service that they could’ve preplanned decades before hand.

Just think about the difference in inflation between the 1980s and 2020s. We all know people who are much more financially empowered to enjoy the lifestyle they have today because they planned by opening an RRSP or buying a house back then.

You and your family deserve all of this information so you can benefit now and in the future from having a complete retirement plan.

You also deserve support to walk through these tough conversations about funeral pre-planning. As a familyowned business, our staff at Arbor are dedicated to walking with you and sharing our expertise so you can make the best decisions for you and your family.

From the moment you step through our doors, it’s our mission to treat you with the same compassion and respect as we treat our own families.

With prepaid funeral plans, you’ll leave a legacy, protect future generations, and help them remember and celebrate you for the unique person you are.

Most importantly, with your now-complete retirement plan out of the way, you’ll be free to enjoy your life completely, right now. Everything is taken care of.

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he provincial announcement on February 15th that restrictions on gatherings, events and venues would be ending came as a huge relief to so many of us as we are so pandemic-weary. We know that we still have to take care and learn to live with COVID-19 in our communities, but being able to gather with extended family and friends again is so welcome.

Restaurants, coffee shops and pubs have served as essential connection places over the last two years and have adapted to provide safe spaces for people to meet.

I’d like to give a shout-out to those Langford businesses who are WestShore Chamber members: Darcy’s Pub, Floyd’s Diner, the Metropolitan Bar + Grill at the Four Points by Sheraton Victoria, the House of Boateng, Island Sub at the Westshore Town Centre, Mango Thai Restaurant, MOD

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Please support the businesses that have supported you! And please keep in mind that labour shortages are wide-spread across this industry and many others, and give yourself a little extra time when you stop for a meal or a coffee.

Also on February 15th, the federal government announced that the advisory against nonessential travel would be lifted.

In Langford, Expedia Cruises is ready to help you with your air, land or sea vacations.

Janice Strand and her team have stayed open throughout the pandemic and have a wealth of knowledge to draw on. There are a lot of great offers available which will start to change as travel becomes more widespread, so if you’re thinking of travel, now is the time.

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This is a safe and effective and immediate way to achieve youthfulness and bring vitality back to aging skin, especially when combined with other procedures such as Botox and fillers.

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Langford is one of the most sought-after and fastest-growing cities on Vancouver Island and our inviting new community will help you make the most of it.

The striking new homes at The Scene make it easy to access Langford’s mature, leafy forests and magnificent beaches day or night. Swim under the sun and stars at one of the region’s many beloved lakes or spend a weekend in the woods. Our new high-rise condo development in Langford is just steps from exquisite nature parks and a fabulous system of trails for hikers, cyclists, and Sunday strollers alike. Goldstream Provincial Park just steps away is a sight to behold in Langford.

This enormous nature reserve with glorious old-growth trees and waterfalls provides a breathtaking backdrop for campers and picnickers and is an outstanding way to escape the daily grind.

The Scene puts you in the heart of a thriving and eclectic Langford neighborhood with a carefree and endlessly convenient lifestyle. Good news for growing families: These new homes in Langford are close to some wonderful schools, including one middle school and one high school. The Westshore Centre for Learning and Training, and the Lighthouse Christian Academy for Kindergarten to Grade 12 are also nearby.

With a host of community events, festivals, fairs, and markets year-round, Langford’s city parks are an infinite source of family fun, while the brand new YMCA features several pools, recreation facilities and a library. Go-karting and minigolfing are also within reach, or take the kids to watch stock-car racing and a demolition derby at Western Speedway. Avid golfers will love teeing off in this

neck of the woods, too. The Scene of Langford is minutes to worldclass golf courses with jaw-dropping views, including Bear Mountain Resort on Skirt Mountain.

Feel like staying close to home? The Scene at Langford is in a charming, walkable neighbourhood, and IslandLinkBus offers excellent express bus service between Langford and most Vancouver Island points seven days a week. Grab a coffee, do some shopping at Westshore Town Centre, or take in a movie next family night at the sevenscreen Cineplex — all just minutes from this exciting new development in downtown Langford.

The Scene is nothing short of stellar. With 1, 1+den, 2, and 3-bedroom penthouse suites available, there’s a home for everyone. Inspired by the calming coastal waters, majestic mountains and lush extensive forests of the Pacific Northwest, our contemporary interiors feature soothing, natural hues, and stunning panoramic views.

The indoor and outdoor amenities at this marvelous new development in Lanford are like having a deluxe, ultramodern community centre on your doorstep. Work out whenever it’s convenient for you in the private gym or host a memorable dinner party for friends and family in our stylish but comfortable multi-purpose room, with its own kitchen, dining room and lounge.

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