South Calgary Funeral Centre and Crematorium

05/24/2026

Pentecost is observed 50 days after Easter Sunday. This day serves as a reminder of the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers and the decent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and Jesus's followers.

What Is Pentecost? Discover the significance of Pentecost, Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles, marking the birth of the Christian Church.

05/18/2026

Enjoy your long weekend today with the recognition of Victoria Day!

05/14/2026

We missed National First Responders day on May 1st, but thank you to our brave first responders who are the first on the scene to help those most in need.
We also want to acknowledge that May 17-23 is Paramedic Services Week in Canada!
https://www.paramedicchiefs.ca/paramedic-services-week-2026/

05/10/2026

Today we celebrate motherhood and everything mom's do for us! Happy Mother's Day!

Grief for your mom does not have to keep you from honouring her on Mother's Day. Here are 5 ways you can remember her.

05/05/2026

Lag B'Omer this year lands on May 5th! Enjoy your bonfires if you're celebrating this year!

05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month in Canada. The Government of Canada has created an information page under Mental Health and Wellness resources on Canada.ca if you want to learn more.

Learn about mental health, mental illness and related services in Canada. Also get information on what we are doing on su***de prevention and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

04/28/2026

Thank you Sheri for having us at Platinum Transfer's 10th anniversary a few weeks ago! We had such a nice time!

Peeps from South Calgary Funeral Centre and Crematorium 🥰

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, learn about how you can go green even in death, check out Green Burial Society of Canada to learn more about Green Burial and see what options are available in your area!

04/19/2026

National Volunteer Week (April 19–25, 2026) is a nationwide celebration led by Volunteer Canada every April that recognizes, celebrates, and promotes volunteerism across the country. We appreciate volunteers and their support in our communities!

International Volunteer Year is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to celebrate the power of civic participation and renew Canada’s culture of volunteering.

04/07/2026

Happy World Health Day!

World Health Day, celebrated on 7 April 2026, will kick off a year-long campaign celebrating the power of scientific collaboration to protect the health of people, animals, plants, and the planet. The campaign, titled Together for health. Stand with science, spotlights both scientific achievements a...

04/05/2026

Happy Ching Ming or Qingming (清明节)! Today is a Chinese celebration also known as Grave-Sweeping Day, but it is observed similarly by many Asian cultures globally. It is a day for families to come together at their loved-ones gravesite to honour their ancestors.

The Qingming Festival, also known as Ching Ming or Tomb Sweeping Day, is a tradition unique​ to Asian cultures. Learn about what makes this time of honour and celebration special.