MSBC News
2024 Annual General Meeting Notice
2024 Annual General Meeting Notice The Board of Directors of the Memorial Society of BC would like to extend an invitation to members to attend our 68th Annual General Meeting. Saturday, October 26, 2024 1:00 – 2:30 pm Hewlett Hall, Unitarian Church of Vancouver 949 West 49th Ave, Vancouver With Guest Speakers: Christa Ovenell, Aquamation…
Read MoreCall for New Board Members
The Memorial Society is seeking applications for up to 2 positions on our Board of Directors. The board is committed to reflecting the diversity of British Columbia and welcomes persons with diverse identities, backgrounds and experiences. Previous Board experience is desirable but not necessary. For a full description of role, click here > If you…
Read MoreThe Memorial Society welcomes Suzanne Klassen to the Member Support Team
The Memorial Society welcomes Suzanne Klassen to the Member Support Team. Suzanne comes with a rich history of working with not-for-profits, providing information, support and referrals. Suzanne is adept at working with diverse populations including seniors and vulnerable groups. She approaches customer service with respect, sincerity, calmness and warmth. Suzanne joins Suzy Thomas in member…
Read More67th Annual General Meeting Thank You
The Memorial Society of British Columbia held its 67th Annual General Meeting on Saturday, November 18th, 2023 Thank you to the many members who joined us both in person and online through Zoom. A special note of thanks to guest speaker Ian Sutton, author of The Big Exit: The Surprisingly Urgent Challenge of Handling the…
Read More2023 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 67th Annual General Meeting Saturday, November 18th, 2023 1:00 – 2:30 pm Hewlett Hall, Unitarian Church of Vancouver 949 West 49th Ave, Vancouver With Guest Speaker Ian…
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…
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.
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