After Care Funeral Services for Families

Most people don't think about the day after a Funeral. That's why we do at Foster & McGarvey Funeral Homes.

For most of us, there will never be a day quite like the one following the funeral of a loved one. Energy spent in preparing for the funeral gives way to profound weariness. With fewer distractions, the reality of loss seeps into places we didn't even know existed.

People around us ease back into their routine. It's hard to imagine how anyone could think clearly - or even care-about the many things that need to be taken care of following a funeral.

That's where Foster & McGarvey's AfterCare steps in.

We offer AfterCare because we know it makes a difference to the families who have entrusted us with their loss and we also know this to be true from the losses we have experienced in our own family.

A trained After Care counselor helps you begin the healing process by providing valuable "hands-on" assistance with many of the tasks (large and small) that must be dealt with. Bank accounts updates and timely insurance claims, Canada Pension benefits are among the most pressing matters facing a survivor, and may impact your financial well-being. That's why they're on the list we have created and why we are ready to help you tackle them.

Here are some frequently asked questions families have asked us in the past concerning our AfterCare Funeral Services program.

Are there additional costs for AfterCare?

No! AfterCare is an exclusive follow-up program from Foster & McGarvey to the families we serve.

Is the AfterCare counselor employed by Foster & McGarvey Funeral Homes?

Yes. All of our AfterCare counselors work exclusively for our funeral home.

Does the AfterCare Counselor come to my home?

If that's what you feel comfortable with - then sure! Or you can meet our AfterCare counselor at one of our three chapel locations in Edmonton. Most families prefer to meet in the comfort of their home, and may even invite other family members to participate in the appointment.

How soon after the funeral does the AfterCare counselor contact me?

Some programs like the Canada Pension Benefits may not be retroactive, meaning if a surviving family member qualifies for SURVIVOR BENEFITS; those benefits only begin when application is made, and the time between the date of death and when the application is submitted may not be included. For this and other similar reasons, our AfterCare counselor will contact you shortly after the funeral.

Why does Foster & McGarvey Funeral Homes care enough to offer such a wonderful service?

We know first hand how difficult it is to deal with unfamiliar tasks following a death. We see it all the time. AfterCare is our way of showing those who have entrusted their loss with us- that our service to their family does not end with the funeral service. And please remember, this is compliments of Foster & McGarvey Funeral Homes, no additional charges are ever involved.