Funeral Fair
Saturday October 24th, 2009
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m
Exhibits and presentations about planning for the end of life
The BTSA is providing a one day information fair for the general public about funerals, estate planning, personal directives, writing a will and other matters concerning end of life issues. See featured exhibitor and sponsor list below.
Everyone is welcome – Free Admission
The Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta
470 - 40th Street South, Lethbridge
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Featured Exhibitors & Sponsors
Exhibitor & Lunch Sponsor
Southern
Monument Co. Ltd.
Exhibitor & Refreshment/Coffee Break Sponsor
Calgary Cooperative Memorial Services
Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board
Interested in attending?
Exhibitor Presentations
10:00 a.m. - Funeral Planning
Presented by Southern Alberta Generations Funeral Homes
When a death occurs there are many choices that need to be made in a short amount of time under difficult circumstances. Pre-planning your funeral eliminates these stressful decisions. We will be presenting the benefits of pre-arranging your funeral and the importance of our Aftercare Program.
Location: Board Room (by main entrance)
11:00 a.m. - Understanding Personal Directives
Presented by the Office of the Public Guardian
Understanding personal directives and the importance of planning for the future should you lose mental capacity.
Location: Dharma Classroom (across the Exhibit Hall through the doors by the end of the stage)
12:30 p.m. - Wealth & Estate Planning – Tax and Cost Efficient Transfer of Wealth
Presented by ATB Financial
Often people write their will without gathering proper data. The result is the estate is eroded to pay taxes and fees. This presentation will provide guidelines to prepare you to write your will.
Location: Board Room (by main entrance)
1:30 p.m. - Memorialization & Preplanning
Presented by Remco Memorials Ltd.
Location: Dharma Classroom (across the Exhibit Hall through the doors by the end of the stage)
2:30 p.m. - Taxation for Deceased Persons
Presented by Canada Revenue Agency
Will provide generation information on filing tax returns for deceased persons, types of returns and related information.
Location: Board Room (by main entrance)
3:30 p.m. - Estate, Succession and Tax Planning
Presented by Young Parkyn McNab
Location: Dharma Classroom (across the Exhibit Hall through the doors by the end of the stage)