3 Simple Steps To Preplanning Your Wishes
A relaxed 45-minute session for Greater Victoria residents who want their wishes written down, so their family never has to guess.
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3 Simple Steps To Preplanning Your Wishes · Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 11:00 - 11:45 am
Planning ahead is a gift to the people you love
When wishes aren't written down, a family is left making dozens of decisions in the hardest week of their lives. This workshop walks you through what to decide, what it costs in Greater Victoria, and how to put it in place. Bring your questions. We'll answer them.
What you'll learn
Record Vital Statistics
The details your family and the government will need: full legal name, parents' names, place of birth and more. We show you what to gather so nobody has to search for it later.
Learn the various Choices
Burial, cremation, green burial, a service or a Celebration of Life. What each involves, what it costs in Greater Victoria today, and what BC regulations require.
Payment Options
To guarantee the costs against future inflation, services can be prepaid all at once or over 3, 5, or 10 years. You can also choose to leave your wishes with us without prepaying.
Who it's for
Anyone in Greater Victoria who would like their wishes settled, whether you're ready to decide or just starting to think about it.
Your hosts
Robin Heppell
Born and raised in Victoria, Rob is a fourth-generation funeral director who has been with McCall's since 1986. He is a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner and a Certified Celebrant.
MarLisa Hollands
MarLisa brings a background in financial planning and life insurance to pre-arrangement. She listens carefully and helps families plan with clarity, and is available after the workshop if you'd like to talk one on one.
Before you register
Is it really free?
Yes. There is no cost and no obligation. You can simply listen and take notes.
Do I need to be good with computers?
No. The workshop is on Zoom. After you register we email you a link. At the start time, click it on your computer, tablet or phone and you are in. If you get stuck, call us at 250-385-4465.
What if I can't make it live?
Register anyway. We will email you the replay so you can watch when it suits you.
How do I get the My Wishes planning guide?
We email it to you after the workshop. It gives you one place to write down your wishes and the details your family will need.
Will someone try to sell me something?
No. This is an educational session. If you would like to talk about your own plans afterwards, MarLisa is happy to help, but that is entirely up to you.
Can my spouse or adult children watch with me?
Please do. Many people find it easier to have this conversation together.
Is this for people outside Victoria?
The workshop is built for Greater Victoria and the surrounding area, including local costs and BC rules.
Forty-five minutes now can save your family a great deal later
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