The Most Expensive Funeral I’ve Arranged—and the Cheapest: Things Every Executor and Testator Should Know About Funeral Costs

This blog post was written by: Jo-Anne Stark, Practice Lead, Scotiatrust Western Region One of the first responsibilities many executors face is arranging a funeral. It is often an emotionally charged task that must be completed quickly, sometimes with limited guidance from the deceased and before estate funds are readily available. As a result, the cost of a funeral can come as a surprise to both…