Funeral Documents Support

The many forms and documents that must be completed after the death of a loved one can be overwhelming.

Grief can impede this process.

Park Memorial knows that the families that we serve need our service and support beyond the funeral. One of the aspects of Aftercare that we provide is complimentary help with the many documents and forms that must be filled out and cared for after someone dies.

It is well documented that grief limits our abilities to retain and process information as we mourn the passing of a loved one, making the process of completing and filing documents even more difficult. As well, having to write your loved one’s name over and over can bring such pain that you choose to avoid the necessary paperwork.

Some documents and forms have important outcomes on the estate and probate timing.

Our funeral directors are here to help.

Our team of funeral directors not only understand the aspects of grief that are heightened by the overwhelm of so many documents and forms, they also understand fully the financial, legal, and risk management aspects of why completing these documents in as timely manor can be critical. We also have staff members who are certified Commissioners of Oaths for those forms and documents requiring their services.

To access our document support services, simply call us at 780-426-0050 and make an appointment with one of our funeral directors. You can request to meet with the same funeral director who helped you make funeral arrangements for your loved one, but any of our director team members are able to help. 

Notifications and cancellations after the funeral.

Most organizations will require a Funeral Director’s Statement of Death for notification and cancellation procedures. These will be provided to you with our compliments in whatever quantity you need. Some investments and business funds and accounts require an Official Statement of Death from the province where the death occurred. Your funeral director will help you fill out the required paperwork, and our team will submit this to the registry on your behalf. We will also pick it up from the registry and notify you when it is ready for pick up at our office, usually within 3-5 business days. The cost associated with this service is presently $50 per certificate and will be added to your account.

During Arrangements:


During your funeral arrangements appointment, your funeral director will fill out the following forms and have you sign them:


  • CPP (if the deceased was already receiving this benefit, this will serve as CANCELLATION. If not, it will serve as NOTIFICATION)
  • Old Age Security (if the deceased was already receiving this benefit, this will serve as CANCELLATION. If not, it will serve as NOTIFICATION)
  • CRA (this is notification only, CRA may contact you by mail or phone following this notification to obtain further information)


Other benefits, forms, & accounts to notify / apply for / close (if applicable):


  • CPP Death Benefit
  • CPP Survivor’s Benefit
  • Bank accounts
  • Credit Cards (We can help ensure that you do not lose any loyalty points or rewards during this process. Call us before cancelling.)
  • Notify lawyer(s)
  • Life insurance and other insurers 
  • Other pensions (work, private)
  • Passport(s)
  • WCB
  • Veteran Affairs
  • Driver’s license
  • Blue Cross
  • Doctor’s office
  • Dentist’s office
  • Costco
  • Firearms permit
  • AMA
  • Disabled Parking Permit
  • Loyalty programs (grocery, other)
  • Student loans
  • Other loans (Auto, etc)
  • Home insurance
  • Car insurance
  • Land titles
  • Home security
  • Cable / Internet / Cellphone providers
  • Utilities
  • Property taxes
  • Prescriptions / Pharmacies
  • Social clubs and social media
  • Vacation time shares


CONTACT US

Need help completing the documents that are necessary to complete? We are here to help.

You may request the help of the funeral director who served you, or any of our funeral director team can help.

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