Events & News Posts

Here at the Memorial Society of BC, we are big fans of making plans. Your will is the plan for your loved ones after you die. If you don’t already have one, or need to update your existing will, see this CBC article about why it’s never been easier to do so in BC.

Please email admin@memorialsocietybc.org if you are trying to get in touch during our regular office hours (10 am to 4 pm) for anything other than the death of a member. In the event of the death of a member, always call 604-733-7705 for immediate assistance.

We are looking for the right person to come join us as our part-time Executive Director. The Executive Director is MSBC’s organizational leader, responsible for ensuring that our operations are conducted openly, honestly, and in the best interests of our valued membership. For more information or to apply, read more or click here.

The Board and Staff of the Memorial Society of BC hope that you and your loved ones are safe and well. This year we will be holding our 65th Annual General Meeting virtually on Saturday, November 6th at 1:30 pm. Please note that at this AGM meeting we will only be addressing Society business on…

Watch this space for upcoming information about our 65th Annual General Meeting on November 6! And a reminder that we will be closed on Monday, October 11 for Thanksgiving.

September 30, 2021, marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Memorial Society recognizes the importance of honouring the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. For…

The MSBC office will be closed on Monday, June 28 because of the heat wave. Please call to report a death rather than send us an email. Our answering service will provide immediate information on contracted providers. We’ll catch up on emails once we are back in the office. Thanks for your patience. Stay cool…

We would love to hear from members interested in joining our board! We are a hands-on and engaged group with diverse skills and experience. Right now we are looking to fill gaps in the areas of estate planning and social media but would welcome anyone who is interested to contact us for more information: ed@memorialsocietybc.org

Here at the Memorial Society of BC, we are grateful for being able to serve our members in 2020 and add many new ones through out the year. We are hoping for a better 2021 though, like most people around the world. It will be a special year, as the Society is celebrating 65 years…