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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 12 MIN

Navigating Loss: The ‘Before’ and the ‘After’ [Interview with Madeleine Donner]

from The Kinder Way Podcast · host Serenia Life Financial

“As my final act of love… here’s where I keep all my legal documents.”Trust us, this isn’t as strange as it sounds. If you’ve ever lost a loved one, you know how difficult it can be to navigate grief while funeral planning. From “How much does a funeral cost in Canada?” to “How do I write an obituary?”, there are many important questions, decisions, and tasks that happen after a loss. The reality is that many challenges could be avoided if we prioritized having that one difficult conversation while our loved ones are still happy and healthy. Funeral pre-planning, if you will. In our latest episode of The Kinder Way Podcast, our host interviewed VP of Client Success at Empathy, Madeleine Donner, and was surprised to learn some pretty sobering statistics when it comes to estate planning in Canada. The good news is, it doesn t have to be this way. Tune in to learn more!Related ArticlesEstate Planning & Life Insurance: How to Approach ‘The Talk' With Your Folks Estate Planning: Your Voice After You're Gone GUIDE: 10 Ways to Protect Your Family After You're Gone🎧Having ‘The Talk’ With Your Folks Doesn’t Have to Be Awkward {Interview with Julie O'Hagan]🎧 And They Say Diamonds Are ForeverVisit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SereniaLife.ca./Sign-Up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The information provided in The Kinder Way Podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice from a licensed advisor. The content of each episode is the opinion of the host and interviewees, and does not represent the views of Serenia Life Financial or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Please always consult a licensed insurance advisor for guidance. Serenia Life Financial does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content.

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