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 on our environment. Fortunately, greener technologies have emerged, but they are not yet available in British Columbia.  These include Alkaline Hydrolysis and Natural Organic Reduction – see below. The Memorial Society strongly supports that residents of BC should have choice when it comes to disposition and...

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 while keeping the costs of funeral services affordable for all British Columbians. Members of the Memorial Society are eligible for additional discounts with our contracted funeral providers. See a list of our current partners on our website. Consider membership with the Memorial Society of BC...