Pleasant Valley Funeral Home

02/26/2026

Get your tickets for Oscar Night at the Towne Theatre to support the NOHS - North Okanagan Hospice Society. Dress in your best Oscars glam come out for a good cause!

02/26/2026

Thank you NOHS - North Okanagan Hospice Society for providing outstanding care to our community ❤️

“Thank you for walking our family through Grandpa’s final days.”

We’re honored to share words from families whose lives hospice has touched. It’s truly our pleasure to walk alongside you.

02/25/2026

Since 2007, Canadians have observed . This day serves as a reminder that words matter, and the way we treat others is an important reflection of who we are. Today we raise awareness for anti-bullying!

02/20/2026

The idea that graves need to be 6 feet deep comes from a 1665 plague outbreak in England, when the mayor of London decreed the burial depth to limit the spread of disease.

02/18/2026

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Give yourself and your family peace of mind by preplanning your final arrangements. Call us today to inquire about pre-planned arrangements for cremation or burial services.

02/18/2026

02/17/2026

02/16/2026

Happy Family Day, Vernon!

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from the staff at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home

02/13/2026

Embalming is typically only a legal requirement when a decedent is leaving the borders of the country or province/state in which they passed. Instances when embalming is highly suggested by the funeral home would be when things such as preservation, sanitation, or restoration are important to the specific services being provided to the family. Outside of embalming, the funeral home will often suggest bathing your loved one prior to dressing, viewing, or cremation.

02/12/2026

The safety coffin was invented in the 19th century equipped with an alarm bell and air tubes to prevent people from being buried alive. An interesting innovation created to address lacking medical skills to detect signs of life.

02/11/2026