It is easy to recover the login information if you lose your Account ID, login email or password. You will need to retain your 7-digit activation code which you had received while purchasing your Family Estate Manager and the birth date of the estate owner. Click on Can't Access Your Account? link under the login form and correctly enter the above information to access your account.

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No one other than who has the login details associated with the account will have access to your account. The password for an account is encrypted and cannot be accessed unless shared directly.

Family Estate Manager comes with unlimited use. You can use it as long as you would like.

Another family member will need to purchase the services of Family Estate Manager as a separate account. The tool is designed to be used for 1 estate owner only.

No, actually they can be quite different.

What distinguishes Dignity Memorial^® providers from other funeral homes is that they offer exclusive Added Value Benefits designed to provide a higher level of funeral care before, during, and after the service, all backed by a 100% Service Guarantee. When choosing a funeral home, compare the benefits, products, and options offered by other funeral homes. The providers within the Dignity Memorial^® network offer services, merchandise, and added value products no one else outside of their unique network can match.

• A 100% Money-Back Service Guarantee
• Bereavement Travel Services
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• 24-Hour Compassion Helpline^®
• Family Estate Manager™
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Dignity Memorial^® funeral, cremation, and cemetery service providers are the preferred choice for families in Canada and the United States. Since introducing the first national brand for death care services, families who use Dignity Memorial providers overwhelmingly indicate their willingness to recommend a Dignity Memorial provider to their friends and family. To speak with a Dignity Memorial^® provider near you, please call toll-free 1-800-DIGNITY (344-6489), or visit their website at DignityMemorial.com.

It isn’t. At least it doesn’t have to be different. The family may choose as much formality as they feel they want, or as little. They also have more options when cremation is chosen. One option is to hold a memorial service after cremation. Another option is to gather at a convenient time for the final committal of the cremated remains.

A funeral service is an important part of the grieving process. It provides an opportunity to express grief, share memories, and celebrate a life lived. Attending a funeral can bring peace of mind and closure to surviving family members and friends.

Planning your funeral service in advance can take care of the details, while prepaying ahead of time can take care of the eventual expense of the funeral service. Pre-paying will also lock in the funeral at today’s prices.

The law does not require that you hire an attorney or a notary. However, it is always quicker and easier if you do. Use the indicators below to determine if you need an attorney.

• The first factor in determining if you need legal assistance is the size of the estate. Larger estates usually require court approval to liquidate assets, pay bills, make distributions to heirs, and close the estate. There are also tax issues with larger estates, especially those over $1 million, which need to be analyzed to maximize the distribution to heirs.
• The next factor to consider is the complexity of the estate. The more assets the decedent holds in their name alone, generally the more complex the estate and the greater the need for an attorney. If there is Real Property owned by the decedent that does not have a joint tenant or tenant by the entirety on the deed, an attorney will likely be needed.
• You should also consider an attorney if there is the potential for disagreement among surviving family members who are either named in the will or may be entitled to a share of the estate. Families sometimes contest the validity of a will, the appointment of a particular liquidator, or a sudden change in estate assets in the last months of the decedent’s life. They may also contest the competency of the decedent, as well. Other grounds for contesting a will are:
  1. Testamentary capacity 
  2. Lack of valid execution
  3. Lack of knowledge and approval 
  4. Failure to provide adequate provision for a spouse or child o Undue influence
  5. Fraudulent wills and forged wills

A will simply leaves instructions for the handling of an individual’s financial affairs. Settling the business affairs of the deceased requires immediate attention. Notifying creditors, filing insurance claims, closing bank accounts, and making necessary changes to business relationships must be handled.

The Family Estate Manager™ recognizes the need for an efficient organizational system to assist families in handling after-death business matters. It is designed to help manage these important responsibilities during an emotionally charged experience. The Family Estate Manager provides:

• Pre-written letters with instructions on how to complete.
• A step-by-step organizational and tracking system.
• Tools to help you reduce professional fees and unnecessary service charges.

Anyone charged with handling these complex matters will appreciate these resources and guidance.