It just makes sense. You can have peace of mind by making your own decisions now,
rather than leaving someone else to arrange things alone.
Plan for Tomorrow… Today
What does it mean to plan ahead?
Simply stated, it’s all about you. You have the opportunity to consider what is most important to you and your family now.
When a death occurs, emotions are often high and impact decision-making. Nothing will take away the pain, but by planning ahead you will make things a little easier for your family.
To plan ahead is to record your wishes and information. A way to know that you, and your family, will be taken care of.
Your wishes. Your way.
What’s the Next Step?
When planning ahead, there are many things to think about.
By doing so, you have an opportunity to take control of things now. Not only does it feel good, it is the responsible thing to do – for both you and your family.
Check out our Pre-planning checklist below, or meet one of our Advance Planning Directors in person by calling 905.412.3087.
Reasons to Preplan
Many people choose to arrange their final wishes in advance.
Besides addressing personal wishes, this thoughtful gesture will allow friends to spend less time making decisions during difficult moments and more time being with those they love.
4 out of 10
The time never seems right. We get distracted by the pressures and demands of everyday life. The unfortunate reality is, four out of every ten deaths are sudden and unexpected. We plan for every other probable event this world can throw at us, so why do we shy away from planning for the inevitable?
Buy a Funeral… For Less
If only we could only go back in time and pay the price our parents did for their first home. Remember when gas prices were half of what they are today?
Funeral expenses increase over time. However, when funeral expenses are paid for in advance it means that nothing more is owed at the time of death – even if the death was to occur years from now.
Why Wouldn’t You?
Thoughtful and organized people agree it makes perfect sense to plan ahead.
Take the time now, while you have it, to consider what means the most to you; controlling expenses, making it simpler for your family, or simply having it the way you want it.
Surprisingly, although most people would agree that it is a wise and thoughtful thing to do, less people actually follow through and end up spending more than they otherwise would have.
Questions about Preplanning
It’s natural to have questions about funeral plan options. We’re here to answer those questions and make suggestions you might not have considered.
Click below to see the answers to just a few of the many questions we receive every day.
Helpful Resources
At Turner & Porter, we understand that planning a funeral service, for yourself or for a loved one,
can be a difficult process. Here are some helpful links to make the process a bit easier.
Our Locations
We have four locations available ready to serve you.
Yorke Chapel
2357 Bloor St W
Toronto
Telephone 416.767.3153
yorkechapel@turnerporter.ca
Butler Chapel
4933 Dundas St W
Etobicoke
Telephone 416.231.2283
butlerchapel@turnerporter.ca
Peel Chapel
2180 Hurontario St
Mississauga
Telephone 905.279.7663
peelchapel@turnerporter.ca
Neweduk Chapel
1981 Dundas St W
Mississauga
Telephone 905.828.8000
newedukchapel@turnerporter.ca