Licensed pre-planning consultant
Spare your family stress and cost by planning ahead. Let us guide your Pre-Planning Final Arrangements.
FREE Pre-planning eBook
Your Legacy, Your Way isn't just a workbook. It is a lasting gift of clarity, comfort, and peace of mind. Thoughtfully designed to help you record the essential details your loved ones will need. This 16-page guide ensures your affairs are handled smoothly and your final wishes are honoured with care and respect.Inside, you will find space to document everything from key contacts and financial accounts to personal preferences and after-life instructions. Completing it is a meaningful act of love and foresight.
Written by Yanik Ottenbreit
Why Pre-Plan?
Pre-planning your funeral locks in your choices, reduces financial burden, and gives your family space to grieve without added stress.
Our funeral packages blend respect, simplicity, and sustainability to help you create a meaningful farewell. We offer various packages with budget-friendly options, all while supporting Earth-friendly practices and thoughtful arrangements. Let’s talk about what feels right for you. Book a meeting to learn more.
🗸 Lock in today's prices
🗸 Reduce family stress
🗸 Prevent conflict and confusion
🗸 Start conversations that matter
🗸 Guaranteed by Assuris
About Yanik Ottenbreit
This work is personal.
I’ve seen what happens when people don’t plan ahead, and leave loved ones confused facing unnecessary expenses on the worst day of their life. After years in deathcare and LLQP licensed, I want to help people make final planning simple, affordable, and human. Preparedness is clarity and making decisions based in logic while everyone is healthy is far superior to the contrary.✓ Passionate about helping people with end-of-life planning✓ Straightforward end-of-life packages✓ Professional, guaranteed services
This is what I needed for my dad. It's not easy to face death, but these services will help my loved ones put the pieces together when I'm gone, and not have to pay. I wish we had this for my dad when he passed away suddenly. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to have their affairs in order.
George K.
Courtenay, BC
When I finished this ebook, I shared it with my family right away. No one wants to think about death, but having everything organized in one simple PDF gave us all peace. After my uncle passed suddenly last year, we struggled to find his important papers. I didn't want my family to face that stress.
Linda T.
Nanaimo, BC
When my husband died suddenly, I was heartbroken and overwhelmed. My mind felt stuck in fog. But his planning saved me. Because he organized everything ahead, I didn’t have to fight through paperwork or guess his wishes. I could just focus on healing. That was his final act of love; by taking care of me, even when he was gone.
Susan R.
Victoria, BC
FAQs
1. What can I do with ashes after cremation?
Cremated remains can be buried in a cemetery, placed in an indoor or outdoor niche, scattered (within local laws), or kept in an urn at home.2. Is cremation the most affordable option?
Yes. Direct cremation without a service is often the lowest-cost option, and I would be happy to wealk you throuhg your options book a meeting.3. What is green (natural) burial?
Green burial avoids embalming, metal caskets, and concrete vaults allowing the body to return naturally to the earth.4. Can I have a green burial in any cemetery?
Not all cemeteries allow it. Some have dedicated green sections or specific requirements. I can help you explore your options.5. Can I pre-plan and pay ahead for any option?
Yes. Preplanning locks in today’s costs and relieves your family of future stress on the worst day of their lives. I can guide you through the process.6. How much does pre-planning cost?
Most plans range from $2,500 to $30,000, depending on your preferences. Some can be higher with added services, but most people want something practical. Pre-planning gives you control over the details and costs, letting you lock in today’s prices and spare your loved ones future expenses.
Contact me today to pre-plan or get more information.
Book a Meeting Today.
Your plan starts with a conversation. I’ve seen the difference planning makes, and I’ll guide you through the steps to get yours in place.
Privacy Policy
Yanik Ottenbreit Inc. is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), British Columbia’s insurance laws, and any applicable industry standards related to licensed LLQP activities and funeral pre-planning services.1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect the following information when you use our website or services:● Name, email address, and contact details
● Information shared during pre-planning consultations
● Payment and billing details for services or product purchases
● Website usage data through cookies or analytics toolsWe only collect what is necessary to provide our services, meet legal obligations, or improve user experience. We do not sell or rent your personal data under any circumstances.2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATIONWe use your information to:● Provide consultations, digital downloads, and pre-arranged service support
● Process payments and deliver purchased goods or services
● Communicate important updates, confirmations, and service reminders
● Comply with LLQP, ICBC, CRA, or Assuris-related legal or regulatory requirements
● Improve our offerings and website functionalityIf your plan includes a pre-funded insurance product via TruStage®, your information may be shared with licensed providers solely to fulfill your policy and ensure it is eligible for Assuris protection.3. CONSENT
By using our website, submitting a form, or purchasing a service, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as outlined in this policy. You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.4. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
We may use secure third-party tools to operate our business. These include:● Payment processors
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● Hosting and website analytics providersAll partners are required to handle your data in accordance with Canadian privacy standards and cannot use it for their own purposes.5. COOKIES
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Your personal information is stored in Canada or in secure jurisdictions with equivalent data protection standards. We implement reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss of your data.7. ACCESS, CORRECTION & DELETION
You have the right to:● Access the personal information we hold about you
● Correct any outdated or inaccurate information
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We may update this Privacy Policy without prior notice. All updates will be reflected on this page, and the effective date will be revised. Continued use of our services after a change indicates your acceptance of the revised terms.9. CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
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Terms of Service
Effective Date: April 29, 2025
Welcome to Yanik Ottenbreit Inc. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, consultations, educational materials, and funeral pre-planning services. By engaging with any service or making any purchase through Yanik Ottenbreit Inc., you agree to the following legally binding terms. Please review carefully.1. ELIGIBILITY AND ACCEPTANCE
By using our services, you confirm that you are the age of majority in your province or territory of residence and are legally capable of entering into a binding contract. If you do not accept these Terms, you must not use our website or services.2. NATURE OF SERVICES
Yanik Ottenbreit Inc. provides:- Educational and planning resources for end-of-life arrangements- Licensed insurance consulting and referrals under LLQP certification- Sales of pre-arranged funeral packages backed by TruStage® and protected under Assuris where applicable- Related digital and physical products
We do not sell life insurance directly. All insurance-related products are distributed through authorized providers and underwritten by licensed insurers.3. CONTRACT GUARANTEES
Pre-arranged funeral funding products offered via TruStage® may include insurance components guaranteed by Assuris, a not-for-profit organization that protects Canadian policyholders. For more information on coverage and limits, visit [www.assuris.ca](
www.assuris.ca).All contracts comply with the Insurance Act of British Columbia and related consumer protection regulations. Clients receive full policy disclosure prior to entering into any agreement.4. NO REFUNDS POLICY
Due to the nature of our products and services, all sales are final unless otherwise required by provincial or federal law. In the event of a material administrative error or statutory right to cancellation, we will process a remedy as required by the laws of British Columbia and applicable federal regulations.By completing a purchase or entering into a service agreement, you acknowledge and accept these terms.5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All website content, downloadable resources, course material, and branding are the intellectual property of Yanik Ottenbreit Inc. or its licensors. Any use, reproduction, or distribution without express written permission is prohibited.6. CLIENT CONDUCT
Users agree not to:- Use our services for unlawful or misleading purposes- Share personal financial advice not authorized by a licensed representative
- Interfere with, disrupt, or misuse our website or client systems- Circumvent purchase mechanisms or access private areas without consent7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the extent permitted by law, Yanik Ottenbreit Inc. is not liable for incidental, indirect, or consequential losses arising from your use of our website or services. We are not responsible for the performance or insolvency of any third-party insurer or service provider.8. MODIFICATIONS
We may revise these Terms periodically. Continued use of our website or services following updates means you accept the revised Terms. All updates will be clearly posted with the effective date noted.9. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms are governed by the laws of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada. Any dispute arising from these Terms will be resolved under the jurisdiction of British Columbia courts.10. CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions about these Terms or your legal rights can be directed to:
[email protected]
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Webinar Series
Free Webinar
Upcoming Webinar: “How to Take Control of Your Final Arrangements”
A free, no-pressure session to show you what to do before it’s too late. Attendees will be empowered with understanding the process of pre-arranging their funeral service, burial options, common challenges, and how to overcome them.✓ Licensed Presenter
✓ Includes Examples
✓ Hosted live via Zoom
✓ Concise at only 30 minutes*this is not legal advice.
61.9% of Canadians choose cremation, but there are other options.
| Burial Options | Cost | Key Decisions |
|---|---|---|
| Cremation | $ | Urn, urn placement (burial, niche), service optional |
| Natural Burial | $$ | Biodegradable casket/shroud, no embalming, service optional |
| Traditional Burial | $$$ | Casket, embalming, cemetery plot, headstone, service |