MSBC NEWS

Updates and events with the Memorial Society of BC

The Memorial Society is Hiring!

February 13, 2026
Member Support We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate individual to join our Member Support team. Member Support is committed to helping members with all kinds of inquiries and plays an invaluable role in helping families with referrals and support upon the death of a member. Another part of this role is to help raise awareness and promote the Memorial Society of BC to diverse constituencies through outreach and education activities. Member Support is often the first point of contact for the organization and requires a professional, enthusiastic and positive approach. Reporting to the Executive Director, this is a...
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2025 Annual General Meeting Notice

October 16, 2025
The Board of Directors of the Memorial Society of BC would like to extend an invitation to members to attend our 69th Annual General Meeting. Saturday, November 29th, 2025 1:00 – 2:30 pm This year’s AGM will be virtual by Zoom With Guest Speaker Alex Muir, Chair, Metro Vancouver Chapter of Dying with Dignity Canada. Alex will provide an overview of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) Program. Please Register by Friday, November 21st If you wish to attend the AGM, email assistant@lime-ape-743676.hostingersite.com with the subject line “AGM Registration” Once your membership is confirmed, we will email you an information package...
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2025 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 69th Annual General Meeting. Saturday, November 29th, 2025 1:00 – 2:30 pm This year’s AGM will be virtual by Zoom With Guest Speaker Alex Muir, Chair, Metro Vancouver Chapter of Dying with Dignity Canada.…
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MSBC News

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…
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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.  …
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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…
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