Pleasant Valley Funeral Home

10/21/2025

We have an amazing view some days!!

10/07/2025

"Talk Su***de Canada is a joint initiative by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Crisis Services Canada, with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) National as a founding partner."

Connect to a crisis responder to get help without judgement.

10/02/2025

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline) provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across Canada.

At the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns…

10/01/2025

Many people think once they’ve purchased cemetery property or let their spouse and children know they’d like to be cremated and have their ashes scattered along a favorite hiking trail they’re done making final arrangements. That’s not the case though.

A Dignity Memorial provider can help ensure you're protected against unexpected funeral, cremation and burial expenses. Track your plans with our checklist.

09/30/2025

On September 30th, we observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This is a day to reflect on the intergenerational pain and trauma caused by children being forced to attend residential schools in Canada.

09/29/2025

Dancing With the Vernon Stars is on October 18th at the Prestige Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre! We are so pleased to be a part of this event once again!

09/26/2025

The Mummies of Guanajuato, Mexico are a number of naturally mummified bodies interred during a cholera outbreak in 1833. The human bodies appear to have been disinterred between 1870 and 1958. During that time, a local tax was in place requiring a fee to be paid for "perpetual" burial. Some bodies for which the tax was not paid were disinterred and found in a perfectly and naturally mummified state.

09/25/2025

09/24/2025

Dr. Alan Wolfelt, recognized as one of North America’s leading death educators and grief counselors, hears from journalists, colleagues, friends, family and others. Here he shares his thoughts on anger spurred by violence and how mourning can help drive change.

Traumatic grief is normal grief with additional intense feelings—most often anger—due to the violent nature of an incident. Dr. Alan Wolfelt explains.

09/23/2025

We as Funeral Directors quite regularly see people in varying stages of grief. We see loss, pain, and the immeasurable impact that the absence of a loved one can make on our lives. As we approach , we prepare to see not just an individual grieve, but entire communities, and our entire country. The text below is from Indigenousbc.com.

"On September 30, 2025, we observe Orange Shirt Day, a grassroots initiative, and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, dedicated to remembering the Indigenous children who were forced to attend Canada’s residential schools and the ongoing, intergenerational impact on their families and communities."

www.indigenousbc.com

09/22/2025

This Wednesday!!

Pleasant Valley Funeral Home will be at the Vernon Senior Expo on September 24th! Come see us to go over anything from at-need funeral arrangement questions, or to inquire about prearranging for yourself or loved one! Our pre-need specialist will be on-site and available for any questions. Have questions in advance? Call Viktoriya Sumchenko, Family Service Advisor, at 250-542-4333.

09/19/2025

The gravestone of John Renie, a house painter who died in 1832 at the age of 33, comprises a rectangular carved 285-letter acrostic puzzle. From the larger H on the center square, the sentence "Here lies John Renie" may be read in any direction—in 46,000 different ways. It is likely that he carved it himself and it is said his intention was to confuse the Devil, ensuring his passage into Heaven.