Belvedere Funeral Home
175 Belvedere Ave. C1A 2Y9 Charlottetown, PE, Canada

Why Prefunding May be the Best Option for You Many families arrange their funerals in advance and opt to prefund these arrangements. With a plan in place they commit to providing payment for future funeral services. This offers many benefits. ... A prepaid plan saves money. A fully funded arrangement will not increase in price over time, protecting the arrangement from the effects of inflation. Payment plans are available. This can spread the costs of an arrangement over time. The action of funding an arrangement clarifies your wishes to many parties including family members and the funeral home. Ambiguity is minimized. Peace of mind. Having arrangements in place is a source of comfort you needn't worry about these matters any further. If you require any further information about prefunding or prearranging a funeral, please contact us. Belvedere Funeral Home/CFHC Online

Writing a Final Farewell Letter, Before it’s too late, makes sense Individuals leave farewell messages to those they love for many reasons. They contain words of love, hope and inspiration. Sometimes they express thanks, while other times they include words of advice. Sometimes regrets are expressed or forgiveness is offered. ... Some of these authors face terminal illness. Sometimes, letters come from persons stationed in military conflict zones who write ‘Just in Case’ letters. Some letters are written to those who are ill and not expected to survive. If uncomfortable writing a letter, leaving a message in an audio or video format is also a personal way for goodbyes to be said. It is best not to write these letters in haste. Allow time to make sure important thoughts are not overlooked. Lastly, leave this letter either in a place that will ensure that it is found or with a trusted person who will guarantee it is delivered. The sentiments these messages contain are sure to be cherished. Belvedere Funeral Home/CFHC Online

Estate Settlement and the Hotch Pot Rule It’s all about being fair. A parent wants each of their children to receive an equal share of their estate. One of the children may need financial help while the parent is alive and borrow money from them informally. Is this a loan or a gift? Does this amount need to be repaid after the testator has died?... The Hotch Post Rule or Clause is designed to prevent against any child receiving double portions. All gifts received by the child will be subtracted from the portion of the estate that is given to them. Thus the value of gifts are included when calculating the division of the estate. Essentially the gift is looked upon as an advance on an inheritance. It is recommended to seek professional legal advice when administering to the settlement of an estate. Belvedere Funeral Home/CFHC Online

The Importance of Remembering and the Danger if We Forget Remembering and the past are the foundations of our present and future. Remembering is so important in shaping who we are and will come to be. We learn from one another through interaction, sharing, receiving social approval, resolving differences and finding joys in our shared experience. ... Our memories are part of who we are. In his article, Remember - the Importance of Looking Back, Dan Cumberland reflects on the need to devote time to remembering because this helps to bring meaning to our lives. There are times in life when we question what matters. Sometimes we lack the emotional energy to move forward into the next chapter of our life. Remembering helps us realize all of the accomplishments of our past, how we’ve grown and that there is room for future change. I need to remind myself of the better story - not the one of never making it and never succeeding, but the story of how far I’ve come. - Cumberland In this short article a simple yet practical way is presented to rely on our memories to help us move forward when we struggle. To read more, please click the following link. https://themeaningmovement.com/remember-importance-looking- Belvedere Funeral Home/CFHC Online