Pleasant Valley Funeral Home

04/20/2026

Another positive review that we are proud to share! Your feedback is important to us, which is why we send each family we look after a survey asking for honest feedback about their experience with Pleasant Valley. We want to hear from you!

04/17/2026

Happy Funeral Fact Friday!

How did we remember our dead during the Victorian Era? Mourning during this era was very pronounced and performative, while also providing very meaningful and creative ways to remember and honour the dead. Below are a few examples;

1. Mourning dress - This particular method is famous as Queen Victoria wore black, customary only following a death, for forty years following the death of her husband. This was an outward expression of grieving, and worn to indicate the loss of a loved one.

2. Mourning Jewelry - Taking a lock of hair from a deceased loved and setting it into a piece of wall art or a piece of jewelry was extremely common.

3. Mourning photography - Having your photo taken during the Victorian Era was not common like it is today, and was only done to mark special occasions. Sometimes people wanted a photo of their loved one, capturing their appearance after their death as a keepsake.

04/15/2026

Really interesting piece of history in our community!

"Echoes Beneath the Earth" is now available! “The Museum & Archives of Vernon extends its congratulations to the Vernon and District Family History Society, on the publication of this significant book. While the history of Vernon’s Pioneer Cemetery is not widely known, it represents an important chapter in the development of our community." said Archives Manager Gwyneth Evans. Vernon's first cemetery was on land, donated by pioneer, Luc Girouard, west of Alexis Park Drive. It was used between 1885 and 1902 and included about 118 burials. Research discovered the identities of most of those interred and revealed some of their life histories, giving us a glimpse into late 19th century Vernon. Limited copies for $35 are available at our email: verfamhist@shaw.ca

04/15/2026

Pre-planning provides the gift of peace of mind. Making sure your final arrangements are taken care of in advance allows your family to focus on themselves and each other when dealing with the passing of a loved one.

Call or stop by today to get your free pre-planning guide.

250-542-4333

04/14/2026

Congratulations to Rachel Enns (right), the winner of our draw at the Vernon Expo! Thank you Rachel for coming to our booth and chatting with us, and thank you to everyone who entered the draw. If you didn't get a chance to speak to Viktoriya (Left) our pre-planning expert, stop by the funeral home or give her a call at 250-542-4333. She would love to hear from you!

04/14/2026

Our team was at the Vernon Expo on Saturday sharing information about the funeral home, and answering questions about pre-planning and at-need planning for cremation and burial arrangements. Thank you to everyone who came by, said hello and entered into our draw! Winner to be announced in our next post!

Pictured here is Viktoriya Sumchenko, our resident pre-planning expert. If you missed her on Saturday, give her a call at the funeral home. She'd love to hear from you! 250-542-4333

04/11/2026

Today at Kal Tire Place until 3:00pm. Come say hello! 😃

04/10/2026

Of course! Embalming is not a legal requirement in BC, but in certain situations may be suggested by the funeral home. Embalming is a common practice for burials, but is not as common for cremation. Situations when the funeral home may suggest an embalming procedure would be if the family wanted to view their loved one and restoration was required. Another situation would be if a viewing was planned a few weeks after the passing occured. Embalming would preserve the deceased person so they can look their best when their family sees them at a future date prior to their cremation taking place.

04/08/2026

Planning your final arrangements in advance means you are guaranteeing today's prices for cremation or burial. Being locked in at today's prices means your family does not need to bear the burden of cost, or the burden of increased future costs.
Stop by today for a free Personal Planning Guide, or call and speak to our advanced planning expert.
250-542-4333

04/07/2026

Catch Pleasant Valley Funeral Home at the Vernon Expo this Saturday at Kal Tire Place. Looking forward to seeing you there! ☀

04/06/2026

Debating on what to do with a loved one's ashes? There are many options before you, such as scattering, or keeping them at home, but there is something special about having a permanent, peaceful place to visit to remember a loved one.
At Pleasant Valley Funeral Home, we are proud to offer the Vernon Community our Columbarium. An above-ground alternative to the traditional in-ground interment of cremated remains.
Stop by today for a tour and consultation, or call us for any questions!
250-542-4333

04/04/2026

Catch us at the Vernon Expo! April 11 at Kal Tire Place 🌼