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WELCOME TO WIDOWED.CA

Widowed.ca is an online resource for widows, widowers and their loved ones, providing an easy way to locate a wide variety of information and services needed during the transition following the death of a spouse, parent or loved one.

Whether you are looking for assistance in:

On Widowed.ca, you'll find information and contact information on the following services for widows and widowers:

Resources for widows and widowers

We currently have resources listed for the Greater Toronto Area, including Mississauga, Toronto, Etobicoke, North York, Oakville, Milton, Brampton, Burlington and St. Catharines.

Not sure of what to do when your loved one has died? Visit our list of top 10 important things to do when a loved one dies.

 

Our Quality Guarantee

At Widowed.ca, we are committed to ensuring that the companies listed meet our high quality standards of customer service and satisfaction.

To list on Widowed.ca, each company must meet several criteria. These include:

  • Demonstrated ability to understand the needs of widows/widowers
  • Show of experience in their field and geographic location
  • Provide 2 references of widows/widowers that you have used their service(s)
  • Provide 2 business references directly associated with the community they serve

If you feel that any of the businesses listed on Widowed.ca has violated these principles and/or you are not completely satisfied with the service you have received from them, please email me; Jennifer Black, Founder of Widowed.ca or call 416 623 5091

If you are a business that fits the above criteria and would like to be listed on Widowed.ca, please fill out this form.

If you know of a business that should be listed on this website, please send us an email with their contact information and we'll be sure to contact them.


Government Benefits - Have you applied?


It is important to apply for all of the applicable government benefits that you are eligible to receive. This should be done as soon as possible, because retroactive payments are time limited. The application guidelines explain in detail. Information for Survivors PDF.

Available benefits:

Canada Pension Plan Benefits

Old Age Security Benefits

  • Allowance for the Survivor
  • Guaranteed Income Supplement

Veterans Affairs Canada

  • War Veterans Allowance
  • War Veterans Survivors Benefits
  • War Veterans Dependent's Benefits

If you need financial advice or if you simply need help filling in the government forms, Dedicated Financial Solutions would be happy to lend a hand. Contact us

 

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Information contained herein is provided for information purposes only and should not be relied upon exclusively as estate, tax planning or investment advice, nor should it be construed as being specific to an individual’s investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs. You should always obtain professional advice before acting on the basis of material contained herein. While Widowed.ca will endeavour to update this information from time to time as needed, information can change without notice and Widowed.ca does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information, including information provided by third parties, at any particular time, nor does it accept any responsibility for any loss or damage that results from any information contained herein.

 

 
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