Pleasant Valley Funeral Home

05/08/2026

Did you know that Vernon used to be the site of internment camp used during the first world war? The camp was located where Seaton School is today on 27th Street. During the camp's continuous operation from 1914 to 1920, eleven men died.

There is a marker dedicated to the people who lost their lives, and those who were imprisoned at the camp at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Seven of the men remain buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, while four of them were relocated to Kitchener, Ontario in the 1970s by the German War Graves Commission.

Photo by: Lindy Marks via OnThisSpot.ca, 'Buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery' Walking Tour.

05/06/2026

05/04/2026

April 22 was Day! Administrative professionals, such as our Office Manager, Lisa (pictured below) is the backbone of our business. They make sure everything runs smoothly, and they do all of the work that sometimes becomes invisible in well functioning office. We took the time to appreciate Lisa on April 22, how did you appreciate your administrative professionals?

Thank you for everything you do, Lisa! 💜💜

05/01/2026

The first gravestones date back to the neolithic period or the bronze age, and were often used to mark communal burial places. If individual markers were used, they were likely made of wood and did not last for us to view them today.

Some sources say that one of the first signs that grave markers as we know them today were used dates back to ancient Rome. Roman soldiers were not aloud to marry or have children, but often did anyway. If a soldier's wife and children were to die, the soldier would mark their grave with a stone bearing their information. This was seen as a way to legitimize their relationship in death, since it could not be fully recognized in life.

04/30/2026

Tuesday, April 28th was National Day of Mourning, when we honour those who have lost their lives in the workplace.

Our Manager, Kathy was able to attend a ceremony at City Hall that took place in recognition of this important day. Thank you to the City of Vernon for putting on this event.

City of Vernon - Local Government

04/30/2026

We are hosting a charity shredding event! All the proceeds from this event will go to NOHS - North Okanagan Hospice Society . Please join us on June 6th for by donation confidential document shredding.

Reach out to us for any questions at 250-542-4333

04/30/2026

Call today to book a free information session! 250-542-4333

A few weeks ago, we had the privilege of hosting an information session at the Parkwood Regency Retirement Resort. Viktoriya, our pre-planning specialist spoke at length about the benefits of pre-planning, and answered many questions. Our General Manager, Kathy was also there, and was able to answer questions about what comes after a passing occurs.

If you would like us to come to your retirement home, church, community centre etc, to do a similar free information session, let us know! We appreciate the ability to share free, valuable information about ho to pre-plan, and what to do when a passing occurs.

04/28/2026

Today is . Today we take time to honour and remember those who lost their lives due to a workplace injury or disease. For more information from Work Safe BC, visit dayofmourning.bc.ca

04/27/2026

Last week we had the privilege of hosting a luncheon in appreciation of our local Hospice Volunteers. Thank you to all who attended, and thank you so much for all of the work you do to support - North Okanagan Hospice Society ! 🌺

04/27/2026

Tomorrow night! Tickets are still available. See you there! 🤗

Tickets are still available for our Burger & Beer Night at Match Public House & Eatery tomorrow night!

Good food, great company, and all for a great cause—what more could you want?

Don’t wait—grab yours now!
https://champ.ly/LV2vKL1u

04/27/2026

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