Legacy Funeral Home & Cremation Center

read moreKeeping with our open door policy at our funeral homes, we provide this section for individuals and families who have questions or concerns regarding funeral services and would like the opportunity to ask - without making an appointment to come in and see us at the funeral home.

read moreI'd love to help but I just don't know what to say or what I should do. I am sure many of us can identify with such sentiments. We hear that a friend or a neighbor has had a loss. Our hearts immediately go out to them and we long to be of some comfort or assistance but we just don't know what to do or what to say. Often because we are afraid or unable to raise the subject we may say nothing. To the grieving person it may seem as if there is little understanding or support. Here are eight practical suggestions as to how we can help in a positive and constructive way people who have a loss and support them in their time of need.

read moreWhat is to be done with bank accounts after a death varies regionally. In some regions, bank accounts are automatically frozen after a death. To avoid any complications, the bank should be notified immediately, and you should find out the procedures for releasing these funds, and how to set up a new account for funds received after the death. It's recommended that a joint account stay open for at least six months to allow you to deposit any cheques that are made out to the deceased. To take a name off a joint bank account, banks require a Certified Copy of a Death Certificate.

read moreTo make sure there is still peace in the family, it is a good idea to let a lawyer figure things out. Before getting in touch with a lawyer there are several important documents that you need to gather. Looking for more information on Veterans? The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has the answers you are looking for. From Headstones Markers & Medallions to Burial Allowance & even forms, you can find this resourceful information on their website. It is common to have questions about the funeral process.

read moreThese articles will help you understand something about the grief and how we can help ourselves and others through the difficult process. These articles were written by Dr Bill Webster, our Director of Grief Education, and are part of a comprehensive library available on our Grief Journey web portal. Dr Bill is the founder and Executive Director of the Centre for the Grief Journey. He earned his doctorate at the University of Toronto in 1990, and has been awarded the prestigious Fellow in Thanatology by the Association of Death Education and Counselling (ADEC).

read moreEveryone knows they should have a will, but the vast majority - about 70% of us - do not. Writing a will is easy and inexpensive, and once you are done you can rest easy knowing your hard earned money and property will be distributed according to your wishes. As well, if you have children, you can leave instructions on who will be left in charge of them if you pass, leaving that decision out of the courts hands. Making a will is easy, you just need to be at least 18 years of age and must be of sound mind when the will is written.

read moreLegacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center and Wann Funeral Home & Cremation Center is the result of the desire of Cade Williamson, a fifth generation funeral director, to carry on the family tradition. We are dedicated to serving our families with respect and dignity. We strive to meet families where they are in their grief process. No two families are alike; therefore, we tailor each and every service to meet the individual needs of the family. We specialize in personalization and take great pains to assist our families in creating a unique tribute to celebrate the lives of their loved ones.

read moreNo matter if a death is sudden, or if it something that was a long time coming, the loss of a loved one makes us feel emotional and overwhelmed. No amount of preparation can fully prepare you for the loss of a loved one. When you are in a heightened emotional state, even the most basic decisions can seem staggering. Traditionally, a burial service involves a visitation, followed by a funeral service in a church, or other place of worship. The casket is typically present at both these events, and it is your decision on whether to have the casket open or not.