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Options for Appointing an Executor
The Memorial Society receives inquiries from members about what to do when there is no one suitable in their life to appoint as the executor of their will. Here is a brief overview. When a person dies and leaves a valid will, it is the responsibility of the executor named in the will to administer…
Read MoreMLA Jennifer Blatherwick Speaks to the Legislative Assembly
The Memorial Society movement began in Canada in the 1920’s as a response to rising funeral costs, with the goal to create informed prepared community members who have access to affordable locally owned funeral services. The non-denominational movement grew across North America so that now most provinces and states have Memorial Societies or Cooperatives. …
Read MoreHAPPY SPRING – Cleaning!
Spring is a season of renewal—an ideal time to refresh your important life documents. Just as you tidy your home, reviewing and updating your end-of-life plans ensures everything is current and accessible. Here’s a quick guide: 1. REVIEW YOUR WILL Major life changes—marriage, divorce, new family members, or loss of loved ones – can affect…
Read MoreCall to Support Greener Options for British Columbians
The Memorial Society of BC is calling on its members and the general public to urge the BC Government to legalize greener options for the disposition of human remains in British Columbia. At this time, British Columbians only have the options of cremation and burial for the disposition of their bodies. Both forms have harmful impacts…
Read MoreProudly Supports Local Business
There is a growing movement across the county to support Canadian businesses in response to U.S. imposed tariffs. Did you know that the Memorial Society partners only with BC-owned and operated funeral providers across the province? This has been our practice for several years! This helps safeguard independent funeral providers in BC against corporate ownership…
Read MoreProtect the Environment & Fundraise for the Memorial Society of BC
Tru Earth strives to make the world a better place through its commitment to the planet’s well-being with environmentally conscious products, with minimal waste packaging. They offer a wide range of eco-friendly detergents and cleaning products delivered directly to your home. Every time someone clicks our (MSBC) fundraising link to Tru Earth and places…
Read MoreAnnual General Meeting Update
Thank you to the members who joined us in-person and online at our Annual General Meeting on Saturday, October 26th, 2024. A special note of thanks to our guest speakers for their engaging presentations on emerging greener technologies for body disposition: Christa Ovenell, Aquamation BC Coalition Laureen Stokes, Natural Organic Reduction in BC …
Read MoreHindu End-of-Life Beliefs and Practices
Hindu End-of-Life Beliefs and Practices As part of our series on diverse cultural beliefs and practices on death and dying, we are grateful to the Sri Sadashiva Subramaniya Swamy Temple Foundation for an enlightening article on Hinduism. For more information, visit https://www.subramaniyaswamytemple.ca/ In Hinduism, beliefs and practices surrounding the end of life are deeply rooted…
Read MoreAlkaline Hydrolysis i.e. Aquamation
Alkaline Hydrolysis i.e. Aquamation Thank you to AquamationBC Coalition for this informative article on Alkaline Hydrolysis. This article re-posted from January 2023. As a member of the Memorial Society, you are likely someone who has already given some thought to your own final disposition. ‘Disposition’ is just a fancy way of saying legally caring for…
Read MoreReflections on Deathcare Superconference 2024
Reflections on Deathcare Superconference 2024 Peter Toppings, Executive Director, Memorial Society of BC I had the opportunity to attend the Deathcare Superconference in Seattle this past September. It was organized by a number of partners, including the Funeral Consumers Alliance, the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance, and the People’s Memorial Association, Washington’s equivalent to the Memorial…
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