Vancouver Memorial Services and Crematorium

04/27/2025

On behalf of Vancouver Memorial Services and Crematorium our hearts are broken by the tragedy that unfolded on Fraser Street during the Lapu Lapu Festival. We are mourning alongside the community and keeping everyone affected in our thoughts and prayers. We hold onto hope that those who were injured are surrounded by love, care, and the strength they need to heal.

03/28/2025

The first evidence of cremation dates back to the Stone Age, around 3000 BC. Today’s modern cremation, is attributed to physician, Sir Thomas Browne, in 1658.

03/27/2025

The days after losing a loved one can be hard. Financial surprises can make them even harder. Here's what to know about a matter that catches many families off guard.

Families with prepaid cemetery property are often surprised by opening and closing fees, also called cemetery professional service fees. Here's how to avoid being caught off guard by unexpected burial expenses.

03/26/2025

What makes a Dignity Memorial provider different? They offer unique benefits like Relocation Protection, Lifetime Flexibility, Purchase Protection and more. Call us now to learn more. https://bit.ly/3O5D4MQ

03/25/2025

Henrietta Duterte was more than America’s first African-American funeral home owner and the first American woman to own a mortuary. She was a philanthropist and abolitionist whose business at 838 Lombard Street in Philadelphia was a stop on the Underground Railroad. Learn more about this dynamic woman:

A facilitator for runaway slaves in the underground railroad, Henrietta Duterte also made local and national history in the business of burying the dead.

03/24/2025

Many of us will become a caregiver at some point in our lives. The stress and strain of caregiving can take a toll on your health. It’s important to find ways to care for yourself while caring for others. Depending on your circumstances, some self-care strategies may be more difficult to carry out than others. Choose what works for you. Read more: https://bit.ly/3HtWCYC

03/23/2025

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.

A memorial service that celebrates the details that make you unique takes careful planning. Get your free copy of Imagine: A Memorial Inspiration Guide today.

03/21/2025

Burial fashion: A lot of centuries-old garments survive in the ground for a long time (because even natural fabrics decompose at their own pace—wool survives longer than linen, and so on) and are recovered by archaeologists. Thanks to such finds, we can learn more about the accurate fashion trends and traditions of a certain period. A lot of such recovered outfits are stored and studied in museums all over the world.

03/20/2025

A season of renewal and new beginnings, spring reminds us of the gift of new life. Consider giving the gift of life to others by registering as an organ, eye and tissue donor at https://registerme.org/campaign/dignity.

03/19/2025

Dignity Memorial LIFT® is a social support program that helps surviving spouses adjust to the loss of their partners. The program gives members the opportunity to socialize with others who share similar feelings and experiences. The Dignity Memorial LIFT program encourages members to invest emotional energy in fellowship with other members as well as in educational activities.

03/17/2025

Happy St. Patrick's Day from Dignity Memorial!

03/15/2025

There are all kinds of people who like all kinds of things. You are unique in the world—your family and friends will always remember you that way. Your life story is made up of big events and little details. What are they? What are your values? What are your passions? Who are you and how do you want to be remembered?

You're unique in the world—your family and friends will always remember you that way. The Dignity Memorial website has ideas for recording your life story.