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Update: Call to Support Greener Options In our efforts to urge the BC Government to legalize Alkaline Hydrolysis (aquamation) and Natural Organic Reduction (human composting), we are pleased to share that we were invited to meet with Minister Niki Sharma, BC's Attorney General with responsibility for the Cremation, Interment and Funeral Services Act this past May (2025). Executive Director Peter Toppings was joined by Board President Stephen Kennedy and Board member-at-large Gord Plottel. The meeting was with Minister Sharma and several ministry staff. Both methods of disposition are under active review by the AG's Office but no timelines were given...
The Memorial Society movement began in Canada in the 1920’s as a response to rising funeral costs, with the goal to create informed prepared community members who have access to affordable locally owned funeral services. The non-denominational movement grew across North America so that now most provinces and states have Memorial Societies or Cooperatives. Many thanks to MLA Jennifer Blatherwick (Coquitlam-Maillardville) for her eloquent comments to the Legislative Assembly on April 3rd, 2025 on the work of the Memorial Society of British Columbia. MSBC is appreciative of this public acknowledgment as we are very proud of our long history of...
MLA Jennifer Blatherwick Speaks to the Legislative Assembly
The Memorial Society movement began in Canada in the 1920’s as a response to rising funeral costs, with the goal to create informed prepared community members who have access to affordable locally owned funeral services. The non-denominational movement grew across North America so that now most provinces and states have Memorial Societies or Cooperatives. …
Read More Call to Support Greener Options for British Columbians
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…
Read More Proudly Supports Local Business
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…
Read More Protect the Environment & Fundraise for the Memorial Society of BC
Tru Earth strives to make the world a better place through its commitment to the planet’s well-being with environmentally conscious products, with minimal waste packaging. They offer a wide range of eco-friendly detergents and cleaning products delivered directly to your home. Every time someone clicks our (MSBC) fundraising link to Tru Earth and places…
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