Wills and Estates: Making your cremation wishes known

Funeral homes in British Columbia are encouraging families to plan ahead for end-of-life arrangements, including decisions regarding cremation and ash dispersal. Recent provincial designations for ash dispersal sites provide families with more options for memorialization as they navigate estate planning.
Why it matters
Proactive end-of-life planning reduces the emotional and logistical burden on families during times of grief.
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