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At Denning’s, we are able to put you in touch with resources that will help you navigate this process. Loss is one of the most challenging experiences of our lives and we are here to help you with that long after the service is over. We invite anyone to make use of the resources on this page.
Denning’s Advanced Estate Care Program
Compassionate Support.
Practical Guidance.
Complete Peace of Mind.
When a loved one passes, the emotional weight is often compounded by a mountain of paperwork and government notifications. At Denning’s, we believe families deserve more than condolences—they deserve comprehensive care that eases the burden.
What Is Advanced Estate Care?
Our Advanced Estate Care Program is a one-of-a-kind service that helps families manage the complex administrative tasks that follow a death. We handle the details—so you can focus on healing.
What We Take Care Of
We notify and coordinate with:
- Service Ontario – Driver’s licence, health card
- Canada Revenue Agency – HST/GST, Trillium, and tax notifications
- Elections Canada
- Canada Pension Plan – Death benefit (up to $2,500), survivor’s benefit, OAS, SIN cancellation
- Life Insurance Providers
- Private Pension Plans
- Equifax Canada – Credit file updates
- Firearms & Outdoors Cards – Cancellation and refund processing
- Accessible Parking Permits
- Customer Loyalty Programs – Points transfer or closure
And much more.
Why Families Value This Service
When it comes to estate matters, families tell us they value:
- Relief from stress: “I didn’t know where to start. Denning’s took care of everything.”
- Confidence in doing it right: “They made sure nothing was missed.”
- Time to grieve: “It gave us space to focus on our family and memories.”
- Clarity and simplicity: “They explained everything in plain language.”
What You’ll Need
We provide a simple checklist to help you gather:
- Government IDs (SIN, health card, driver’s licence, passport)
- Life insurance and pension documents
- Marriage and birth certificates
- Points cards and accessible parking permits
- Notarized will (if available)
You can email documents or bring them to your appointment. We’ll guide you every step of the way.
Bonus: Preplanning Discount
Families who preplan with Denning’s receive a $500 discount voucher, redeemable at the time of prepayment. It’s our way of encouraging peace of mind—before it’s needed.
Let’s Talk
Advanced Estate Care is available with all Denning’s services.
To book your appointment, contact us at:
preneed@dennings.ca 1-844-DENNING
Legal Advice
After a death, there are many legal details to work out. While it is not necessary to work with a lawyer, it is strongly recommended. The time following a death of a loved one is extremely emotional, and even the closest family may have disagreements. To ensure lasting peace in the family, it is a good idea to let a lawyer figure things out.
Before getting in touch with a lawyer, there are several important documents that you need to gather. Those include:
- Any wills that you are aware of.
- Deeds
- Bank Statements
- Insurance Policies
- Vehicle and Boat titles
- Tax Documents
Estate Administration
Navigating the details of estate settlement can be daunting. Knowing who to call, what to cancel and what grants are applicable can take weeks. Our “Advanced Estate Care” program alleviates you and your family of the burden of countless hours of paperwork. For more information, please email office@dennings.ca
Bank Accounts
Procedures for bank accounts following death vary regionally. In some areas, bank accounts are automatically frozen after a death. To avoid any complications, the bank should be notified immediately. The bank employees will guide you through the next steps from there.
It’s recommended that a joint account stay open for at least six months to allow you to deposit any cheques that are made out to the deceased. To take a name off a joint bank account, banks require a certified copy of a death certificate.
If the deceased had a safety deposit box in a bank, the contents may be sealed after death and a certified copy of a death certificate will be required to gain access to the contents.
Veterans Information
Looking for more information on Veterans? The Last Post Fund’s mission is to ensure that no Veteran is denied a dignified funeral and burial, as well as a military gravestone, due to insufficient funds at the time of death. Its primary mandate is to deliver the Veterans Affairs Canada Funeral and Burial Program which provides funeral, burial and grave marking benefits for eligible Canadian and Allied Veterans. We have gathered resourceful information for you below. Click on the icons that best suit your needs.
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