Helpful Articles

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...
By Myles O'Riordan
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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...
By Myles O'Riordan
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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...
By Myles O'Riordan
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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...
By Myles O'Riordan
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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...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Monday, October 8, 2018

Should I Pre-Pay for My Funeral?

Most people aren’t comfortable when talking about death and prefer to keep these thoughts at bay. However, there is a slow and steady trend of pre-planning and pre-paying for funerals. We do receiv...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Qualities to Look for In a Good Funeral Home

It isn’t easy to deal with the demise of a loved one, especially when you are the next of kin. While it’s painful enough to come to terms with the grief, it’s even more difficult to go through the ...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Friday, September 7, 2018

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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. ...

Navigating the Digital Beyond: Preparing for Life After Death in the Digital Age

In today's interconnected world, our digital footprints outlive us, painting a vivid portrait of our lives through social media, emails, and online accounts. As we blend the digital realm into our ...

The Unyielding Pillar: Ethics in Funeral Service

In the tapestry of human existence, few professions carry the weight of solemnity and responsibility quite like that of funeral service. As the custodians of final farewells, funeral directors stan...