Raincoast Funeral and Cremation Services

10/17/2022

You are invited!

07/08/2022

Dear Valued Raincoast Clients,

In regards to the Rogers Canada-wide outage: As our phone lines are currently forwarded to a Rogers network at this time, please know we will resume landline phone calls by 9am and will be able to take your calls after that time. Any voicemails will be checked as well. Thank you for your patience as we navigate through this challenge!

02/13/2022

My son is in Cub Scouts and I am a leader! This weekend we camped and the children found a bird that had went over the 🌈 bridge. They wanted to have a little ceremony for him. It was very sweet and a great moment to show them how we can celebrate a life lived. They each took some items from nature and made this beautiful resting place for him. A few of them even said some words of respect as we put him to rest under this tree. I almost shed a few tears myself because of how special the children made this moment. We didn’t know Mr. Bird, but the respect and last rites that were given by the Cubs melted my heart. Memorializing is so important, even for children, no matter how hard it may seem, they grief too, they need the chance to express their grief. I’m so thankful I got to share this moment with them, and now all of you! 😇 Rest well Mr. Bird, sore high ❤️
-Michelle

11/01/2021

We’re back at Semiahmoo Mall today! It’s nice to speak to our community and answer any questions!

11/10/2020

On November 11th, we will be taking time to Remember those who have fought and/or gave their lives for freedom. To those we think about on this Remembrance Day, we thank them for their service.

07/09/2020

Grief, is love ❤️

07/06/2020

Back at Semiahmoo Mall! It’s a little different since we were here in February... the mask is hiding my smiling face! @ Semiahmoo Shopping Centre

06/26/2020

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05/06/2020

During this unique time in our lives we are forced in a way to do things differently. Being a Funeral Director, my work does not stop because of the pandemic. And as you can see, as a parent, I’ve also got other important responsibilities. My son has been a trooper. He is a patient child, he doesn’t complain (too much!) when mom has to go to work and when we do, we wear PPE. Being a working parent at this time has had its challenges; adjusting to working from home and being a “teacher” has tested many boundaries to say the least! Taking your child everywhere and saying “stay in the car and make sure you get your school work done” has been a new normal for us.
I hope those of you out there are holding on alright and you are still keeping your distance! As someone who has to work during the COVID-19 pandemic , it’s much appreciated!
Stay home, stay safe, keep the corona away! Please!

04/12/2020

Although this is a very uncertain time, we wish you, and those you know, whether near or far, a blessed Happy Easter!

04/02/2020

We’re doing our part to flatten the curve to beat COVID-19. Working from home has been more often than not these last few weeks. Yes, we are still serving families but we have to limit guests and a lot of families around the lower mainland have chosen to virtually meet and sign. And although it’s sometimes easier face you face, we know that now is the time to adjust our practices for the time being, and make everyone, including ourselves more comfortable and safe!
Social distancing is what’s going to help us all! To be straight forward, we’d rather not have you come through our doors because of this virus, so !!!!
Wishing you wellness,
The Staff at Raincoast

02/18/2020

Warning: May be too graphic for those who have had a death recently: please watch with caution.
Those curious about cremation - here is a video about what happens, in a simple explanation.
The only thing that I would say is quite different is the layout of the crematorium.
Most crematoriums do not look like what is presented in this video. The average crematorium is usually quite industrial looking in Canada.

This short video explains the cremation process and showcases the witnessing room at one of our Cremation Centres where witnessing the cremation can be incor...