East Prince Funeral Home

06/08/2026

Will You Be Adding Lettering to Your Monument Soon? Some Thoughts.

The below are a number of questions that need to be asked.
• How many names will go onto the memorial? Make sure that spacing of inscriptions and letter sizing allows adequate room for both present and future names.
• When more than one name is to go onto a monument, epitaphs should be worded accordingly. The epitaph will reflect on all individuals at this location. Opt. for ‘pluralistic’ epitaphs such as ‘In Loving Memory’ which when viewed applies to all who are resting at a family plot.
• For individual inscriptions, will full dates be used or short forms? January, 1, 19xx or 01.01.19xx.
How much room is needed for the inscription for each individual. Will maiden names be included? Will relationships between those on the monument be listed?
• A surname is usually located at the top of the memorial. For example: the ‘Smith Monument.’ With forethought, more than one surname can appear, indicating more than one family unit at the grave location.
• Will the monument have an emblem or emblems? Most monument companies have a book of designs where a wide variety of emblems and symbols can be added to the overall design of the headstone. Some consideration to an appropriate design is part of this process.

Keep in mind the old saying, etched in stone. Planning the layout of the memorial with an eye to both current and future needs will avoid some potential issues when family members are laid to rest at this family plot in the future.

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06/06/2026

06/05/2026

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06/05/2026

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06/05/2026

06/01/2026

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06/01/2026

Making an Informed Decision

Many if not most of us have been to a funeral service, and as an attendee, we are somewhat familiar with the events that occur. A time is set aside for family to greet and talk with well-wishers, a service occurs where a loved one is honoured and remembered, a gathering for light refreshment and fellowship follows and with some services, a committal is performed at a cemetery.

The above are “broad-brush-strokes” with not much detail. There are many more decisions that need to be explored so that a plan for the service is created that is cohesive, one which unfolds in a timely and natural way. Where does cremation fit in and does it affect the way the service will proceed? What about the needs of surviving family members; will the service provide meaning so that they are able to find comfort. How does scheduling of the various elements of the service impact on those in attendance?

When working with families, we provide a vast amount of information for each and every aspect of the service that is decided on. Yes, having a plan that meets expectations is essential at these farewells. From experience, we know what works well and what doesn’t.

Contact us to find out more about planning a service for a loved one or for oneself. In meeting with us, you will receive all the information needed to make an informed decision.

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05/31/2026

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05/29/2026

I’m Dead. Now What?
Info on My Belongings, Affairs and Wishes

This guide is a wonderful tool that will assist next of kin as they tend to their duties and responsibilities following the loss of a loved one. It contains easy to fill out sections that contain excellent information to take care of personal and administrative matters following death.

Having accurate and comprehensive details makes for an easier resolution of obligations. Spellings, dates and personal account numbers can be stored in a non-digital format, so that personal info is not online. As we all know, many online platforms and organizations are dealing with cyber security issues.

Some of the sections that are included are: important documents locator, financial, insurance, property, passwords, pets, funeral service wishes and legal. The guide provides a comprehensive approach for those who want to provide instruction and insights to their next of kin.

If you’re a traveller, leave this book out in an easy to find place. It will be a handy reference guide if unforeseen circumstances occur.

The book/guide can be found on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.ca/Dead-Now-What-Information-Belongings/dp/1441317996

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05/26/2026

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