Events & News Posts
Featured Article: The 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 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…
Read MoreHave you made your will? If not, now is the perfect time
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.
Read MoreFriday, January 7 contact information!
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.
Read MoreWe’re hiring an Executive Director!
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.
Read More2021 Annual General Meeting Notice
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…
Read MoreOctober news
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.
Read MoreNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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…
Read MoreOffice closed Monday, June 28
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…
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