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Choosing a Casket
When a loved one passes away, you want all the funeral service arrangements to be perfect. If you have opted for a burial, this includes choosing a casket. This might seem like a very simple detail...
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Monday, January 14, 2019
Coping With Memories Of Loss And Grief At Christmas
When it’s Christmas time, the world around seems to be extra cheerful. But if you have lost a loved one recently, the memories of loss and grief blind you to all the festivities and cause a lot of ...
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Wednesday, December 19, 2018
What is Actually Involved in Pre-planning Your Funeral?
It isn’t that everyone wants to pre-plan their own funeral but there is a growing trend to ensure that you get the kind of funeral you want. While doing so, you are taking off the financial and log...
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Wednesday, December 5, 2018
What if I Want an Unconventional Funeral Service?
Breaking traditions and searching for unusual options now extends from daily life to the death arena. Ideas about how you should be treated after death are taking new forms and technology are enabl...
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Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Making Healthy Choices While Grieving
Most people pass through a very difficult time while on a grief journey. The loss of a family member or a loved one sends them into an emotional abyss. This is also the time when funeral details ne...
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Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Technology and Your Grief Journey
Wagg Funeral Home has been around since 1846 and is the only locally owned funeral home in Port Perry that has served the community for over a century. We ensure that every family receives the high...
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Monday, October 29, 2018
Remembering the Departed at Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time that you spend with family and friends. But it can be extremely difficult to get through the day, if you are reeling under the sorrow of losing a loved one. If you are mourni...
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Monday, October 8, 2018
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How Much Does it Cost to Cremate Someone in Ontario?
Cremation is becoming a more popular choice for families in Ontario due to its flexibility, simplicity, and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional burial. However, understanding the cost of cre...
The True Cost of Saying Goodbye: What You Need to Know About Funeral Expenses in Ontario
Saying goodbye to a loved one is one of life’s most challenging moments. Amidst the emotional turmoil, the practical aspects of planning a funeral can often feel overwhelming. In Ontario, the cost ...
Does the Ontario Government Help with Funeral Costs? Exploring State Assistance and Financial Support
Losing a loved one is emotionally challenging, and the financial implications of funeral expenses can exacerbate this stress for grieving families. In Ontario, funeral costs can be substantial, pro...
What is the Most Expensive Part of a Funeral?
To explore the intricacies of funeral expenses and provide a comprehensive guide for families facing these decisions during a sensitive time, it's essential to delve deeper into the cost breakdown ...
Do I Have to Use a Burial Vault for Burial?
When planning a burial, many decisions need to be made, and one of the more common questions is whether or not to use a burial vault. This decision can impact both the cost and the logistics of a f...
Can I Have a Gathering/Visitation Without a Ceremony/Service?
In times of loss, grief can feel overwhelming, and navigating the process of saying goodbye can be challenging. Traditionally, gatherings and visitations have been accompanied by ceremonies or serv...
Visiting a Dying Loved One and Dealing with the Grief
Visiting a dying loved one is one of the most challenging experiences we face. It’s a time filled with emotional turbulence, as we grapple with the imminent loss and the grief that accompanies it. ...