Events & News Posts

During this Covid-19 pandemic your society’s board has had to be creative just like the rest of us. We met on April 4th, 2020 via Zoom.us and conducted board business virtually. We attended to all matters a board would including finances and adding two new interim board members to join our board team. These two…

It is important that during these times of pandemic that we learn to get our needs met while honoring all the requirements of social distancing. We have discussed with our contracted providers the best practices for making funeral arrangements at this time. Here is a list in order of safety first and foremost for both…

We had an outstanding AGM November 2nd and here is an email from a really satisfied member. Thanks for your permission to post your kind words Suzie! —–Original Message—– Sent: Monday, November 11, 2019 11:00 AM To: stephen.garrett@memsoc.org Subject: Thank you for AGM presentation on Nov. 2nd, 2019 Thank you for the excellent information provided…

We are pleased to let you know that our 63rd AGM is planned for November 2nd, 2019 from 1:30 – 3:00 pm. We will be gathering at the Unitarian Church 949 West 49th Avenue in Vancouver. We will have the usual slate of motions; the call to order, adoption of agenda, Minutes of last AGM,…

Saturday September 14th, from 10:00 am to 4:oo pm at Beban Park in Nanaimo, BC. is the 55 + Lifestyle Show Monday September 16th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm Death Cafe at Brock House in Kitsalano Wednesday September 18th, from 10:00 – 3:30 pm Talks & Tables at VanDusen Gardens Drop by and say hello…

Our email server is Telus and they have been experiencing extreme difficulties with their hardware resulting in little or no email services for us here at the Memorial Society of BC. Will keep you posted. If you are expecting an email from us some patience will be necessary! The Staff Team at MSBC

We are pleased to be a part of this important and informative ‘marketplace and encourage all our members to drop by and see all the amazing resources that are available to make your end of life more graceful, dignified and aligned with your wishes. Do drop by our booth and say hello and pick up…

Heritage Gardens in Surrey is our newest Green Burial site here in the lower mainland of British Columbia.  We toured the site several times and found it to be natural, alive, extremely well managed and maintain by a great staff team. If you are interested in green burial options this is one you can consider.…

Bob Kennedy, 87, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2019 in Vancouver from melanoma. Bob was born and raised in Syracuse, New York, as the only child of Irene and Howard Kennedy. To see a bit of the world, he came to Vancouver in 1953 to pursue a Master’s degree in Forestry at UBC before…

Thanks to all the many people who stopped by our table at Vandusen Gardens last week!  We had a great time meeting you and our fellow exhibitors! Here are the two lucky winners of our free lifetime members draw; Gary W and F Scott Ashley will be calling you both soon! The Staff Team MSBC