Someone in your family has died. Nothing can soften the shock and emotional distress you feel. To help you gather all the necessary information you will need, here is a guide to follow.
You will find it helpful to review this information prior to meeting with one of our directors. You will also find it helpful to review the other pages of our website to learn more about the service options available to you.
As soon as possible contact Thompson Funeral Service. Later, notify family members and close friends.
It is customary to call the police at 911. The Coroner may become involved, as well. As soon as possible contact Thompson Funeral Service. Later, notify family members, close friends, employer, school, college and/or other institution.
You will usually require the following information for the completion of a death certificate and for various other legal matters such as: life insurance policies, bank accounts, stocks and bonds, drivers license, real estate transactions, pensions, health insurance, retirement plans, Federal / Provincial income taxes, Probate Court and Canada Customs and Revenue Agency. During the arrangement conference with our staff, it will be helpful for you to have these details about the deceased:
If you would like your loved one dressed, a full complement of clothing is required, including under garments and outer garments of your choice. Shoes are not needed. For women an outfit with a closed neckline and long sleeves is desirable. For men, a suit, sport coat or customary outerwear is appropriate.
Jewelry, eye glasses and religious items (if any) should be brought to the arrangement conference, or prior to the service. On the day of the funeral, it is customary to confirm which items you wish to be left in the casket and which are to be returned to you.
It is customary for any personal items such as jewelry, pictures and other memorabilia to be removed prior to the cremation, as they will be destroyed during the cremation process. Instead, these items may be placed in the selected urn or be returned to you.
Please call us to schedule a time, convenient to you, to make the funeral arrangements. Although most arrangements are conducted during normal business hours, we are available by appointment on weekends.
These are some of the details you will be called upon to deal with. If you require further assistance please contact your director.
250-352-3613
Thompson Funeral Service Ltd
613 Ward Street
Nelson BC V1L 1T2
Fax: 250-352-1745
Email: tfsltd@netidea.com