Vancouver Memorial Services and Crematorium

12/08/2025

Collecting the ashes of a loved one after cremation can be an emotional experience. You arrive at the funeral home empty-handed, but you don’t leave that way. It’s normal to feel uncertain about what the drive home should look like. And if you need to travel with your loved one a long distance, whether by car, train or plane, you may wonder what you can or should do. View our detailed guidance about transporting ashes so you can worry less. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/cremation/transporting-a-loved-ones-ashes

When you pick up a loved one's ashes, you may feel awkward about the ride home. What's the best way to transport ashes in the car? What about on a plane?

12/05/2025

Alexander the Great is said to have had the most expensive funeral of all time, at about $600 million in today's dollars. It lasted two years, and his body was placed in two sarcophagi and transported on a golden carriage to his gravesite in Egypt. Ironically, no one knows for sure where he is buried

12/01/2025

National Eat a Red Apple Day is celebrated annually on December 1st to encourage people to enjoy fresh red apples, which are packed with health benefits. Celebrations can include enjoying apples as a snack, incorporating them into recipes, or learning about their history and variety. It is a fun, health-focused holiday to appreciate the simple joy of a red apple.

11/28/2025

The tradition of placing flowers on a grave originates in ancient Greece. The ancient Greeks believed that if the flowers grew, then a soldier had found peace in the afterlife.

11/25/2025

Today begins 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. It is an annual international campaign that takes place from November 25 to December 10. It begins on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and ends on Human Rights Day, aiming to raise awareness and mobilize action to end all forms of gender-based violence against women and girls. This years theme is "UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls".

11/25/2025

11/01/2025

Remembrance Day in Canada is observed annually on November 11 to honour the sacrifices of all who have served and died in the nation's defense. It commemorates the end of World War I hostilities and is a day for Canadians to pause and remember those who have fought in past and present conflicts. Key traditions include wearing a poppy, which symbolizes the soldiers who died in war, and observing two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. to mark the time the armistice was signed in 1918.

10/30/2025

At Dignity Memorial®, there are many details that set us apart from other providers. Whether planning in advance or at the time of need, we offer exclusive benefits to every family we serve, including a 100% Service Guarantee. See an associate for details or read more about the Dignity Difference here: https://bit.ly/3thq8eR

10/28/2025

A funeral or cremation memorial that celebrates the details that make you unique in the world takes a little thought and planning. Get your free copy of Imagine: A Memorial Inspiration Guide and start thinking about how you’d like to be remembered. https://bit.ly/3GvKnsc

10/13/2025

The history of the celebration now called Thanksgiving dates back thousands of years. Indigenous people living in what is now Canada have long had a tradition of celebrating a successful harvest in the fall in addition to other seasonal festivities. Harvest celebrations often included large gatherings and feasts as well as rituals and dances. All of these traditions informed Thanksgiving celebrations that European colonial settlers brought with them. The earliest known Thanksgiving celebration hosted by settlers in Canada took place in 1578.

09/01/2025

Labour Day in Canada is a statutory holiday on the first Monday of September, observed annually since 1894 to honor workers' contributions and the labour movement's fight for fairer working conditions, a struggle that began with Toronto printers' 1872 strike. The day is now part of a long weekend for many Canadians.