2. “I always thought my husband and I would enjoy our golden years together. So when Melvin began to lose his fight with pancreatic cancer, I was faced with a reality I was completely unprepared for. It was entirely new territory for me. I didn’t know the first thing about planning a funeral…” June R.

3. “There is a lot of research, the planning, and negotiating when you plan a funeral …when all I wanted to do is spend time with my family.” Jacqueline B *Artisan Research & Communication Inc., Survey March 2012. Have you ever planned a funeral?

4. There are many good reasons to Preplan… *Artisan Research & Communication Inc., Survey March 2012.

5. There are no good reasons not to Preplan… Preplanning is part of life… *Artisan Research & Communication Inc., Survey March 2012.

6. 1.Protect your loved ones’ rights to control their decisions 2.Reduce their emotional stress 3.Eliminate leaving a financial burden for your loved ones 4.Avoid being locked into a particular funeral home or facing a high-pressure sales environment It’s the smart thing to do!

7. 20 million people across North America access Everest services

8. Our independent advisors will support you and your family throughout the funeral process Everest is not a funeral home and does not sell funeral, burial, or cremation services.

10. With Everest your loved ones receive the gift of protection

11. EVEREST Services included at no additional cost with whole life insurance from Western Life

12. “I didn’t know the first thing about planning a funeral, but Everest took care of me. Considering his death was the most difficult thing I’ve been through, Everest was a phenomenal experience.” June R.

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