Posts by Memorial Society of BC
Scattering Ashes & Honouring a Commitment
This past September my family gathered on the coast of Maine to scatter the ashes of my parents. It sounds straightforward, but you could say that this event was over fifty years in the making. I grew up in the Montreal area. Like many Quebeckers, we went to Maine every summer for our vacations. My…
Read MoreThe Role of a Death Doula within End-of-Life-Care
Featured Article: The Role of a Death Doula within End-of-Life-Care by Karen Hendrickson A death doula is a companion, advocate, and educator for an individual and their loved ones, supporting them through the journey and process of terminal illness and death. This support is holistic and compassionate and assists everyone to navigate both the practicalities and…
Read MoreThe 66th Annual General Meeting
The Memorial Society of British Columbia held its 66th Annual General Meeting on Saturday, November 5th, 2022. Thank you to the many members who joined us both in person and online through Zoom. A special note of thanks also to guest speaker Karen Hendrickson, Co-Founder of the Death Doula Network of BC, for her informative…
Read MoreUpdate Re Memorial Societies Closures
The Memorial Society of British Columbia (MSBC) was established in 1956, helping members access simple, affordable and dignified funerals for over 65 years. We learned recently of the closures of the People’s Memorial Society of BC and the Vancouver Island Memorial Society, effective November 1st, 2022. These two organizations are independent and separate from the…
Read More2022 Annual General Meeting Notice
The Board and Staff of the Memorial Society of BC hope that you and your loved ones are well and safe. This year we will be holding our 66th Annual General Meeting Saturday, November 5th, 2022 1:00 – 2:30 pm Sanctuary, Unitarian Church of Vancouver 949 West 49 th Ave, Vancouver With guest speaker Karen…
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