McKenzie Funeral Services Ltd.

04/22/2020

With COVID-19 we've had to postpone many large celebrations of life's' for families. These times can be even tougher for families having to wait to hold a service for their loved one. It just compounds more grief on their loss.

To write condolences to any families who have experienced a loss, or to follow up on future service dates, we invite you to view our obituary section on our website.

https://www.mckenziefuneralservice.com/obits

Leave a message of condolence while browsing through obituaries and death notices for current and past services being held at our funeral home.

03/23/2020

These are trying times and our family and staff are here to help. We're adapting to meet different services that can allow families to come together (small groups/online) and to provide a chance to grieve and mourn. If you have any questions on how we're adapting to the COVID pandemic, please do not hesitate to contact us.

https://globalnews.ca/video/6716518/how-funeral-homes-are-adapting-to-support-grieving-families-during-the-covid-19-crisis

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03/23/2020

COVID-19 Statement from our Owners/ Family:

During this stressful and unconventional time, we wanted to update everyone on how we’re handling the situation here at McKenzie Funeral Services. With lots of news and regulations changing on a daily basis, please know that our funeral home is open and our family and staff are here if anyone needs our assistance.

The safety and well being of our citizens is our top priority, thus we have set the following guidelines to meet the needs of families that we serve that are consistent with the Provincial Authorities.

1)Daily cleaning and disinfecting of all areas of our business. Every day we’re doing regular cleaning to our facilities.

2)If you’re in need of our services, we’re available by phone 24/7. You will always speak to one of our funeral directors/family members when you call.

3)Arrangements can be made by the following methods: In-person (limited to max 3 people per meeting, and 6 feet social distancing), by phone, email, or we offer the use of facetime/skype arrangements in our office.

4)Limiting gatherings/ small groups/ online services: We do offer webcasting and recording services for those who cannot attend a celebration of life/funeral or graveside ceremonies. If there are services that require large gatherings, we will look into ways of postponing the event or provide online viewing options for those families.

5) We have designated handwashing stations and hand sanitizers for families needing to come to our location. Free pens will also be provided to reduce any cross-contamination.

We understand that with the COVID pandemic that these times are trying and even more difficult for those in our community who lose a loved one. Thus, we’re doing our best to adapt and meet the needs of our families.

In the last week, we have been in contact with several families who had previously arranged Celebrations of Life Services and Memorials for the upcoming weeks. Many of these services have been temporarily postponed until a further date. We encourage those who planned to attend to refer back to our webpage and the online memorial pages we’ve set up for the deceased for future date information as it becomes available.

If you’re sick/showing symptoms, we ask that you do not attend our office or any services and to either contact a local health official and to self-isolate. Arrangements can be made to view a service via recording or webcasting.

If you have any questions, concerns, or need further information we encourage you to call us. We’re here to help.
Thank you for your time, stay safe, and we will get through this together.

Sincerely,

The McKenzie Family
McKenzie Funeral Services

https://www.mckenziefuneralservice.com/covid-response

11/27/2019

Thank you to all who came out to our 4th Annual Evergreen Christmas Remembrance Ceremony Capilano Golf & Country Club.

A big thank you as always to the Paul Sugar Palliative Support Foundation n for their kind words and support for families.

11/10/2019

A reminder of tomorrow's Remembrance Day Ceremony at the West Vancouver Cenotaph (Marine Dr & 20th St). It begins just before 11 AM, so we would recommend arriving by 10:30 AM.

11/09/2019

FRIDAY FOOD FOR THOUGHT

10/12/2019

Wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to your family from ours.

10/09/2019

It's another edition of our Wednesday Blog. This week we're talking about the increased use of online memorial pages and the digital legacy they provide.

The holidays are a time of joyful celebration for many, but for those who have recently lost a loved one, the time of year can feel extremely lonely and difficult. To help families who have lost people in their lives over the last year, McKenzie Funeral Services will be holding its 3rd Annual Evergr...

10/06/2019

Wishing our Dad, Grampy, and Owner a Happy Birthday. George McKenzie

No babies where harmed in the taking of this photo......

10/01/2019

Great idea and an incredible way to give back.

What a beautiful moment from , truly shows the lengths those in palliative care got to for their patients. ()
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I’m looking after a patient who we know only has a short amount of time to live. They have refused all medical interventions and treatments, even ones to help with symptoms. I asked if there was anything we could do to help make today better. They turned to me with a cheeky grin and said, “A lobster dinner would be nice.” 🦞
Our team thought, “why not?” and phoned up one of the best seafood restaurants in the city, . They don’t normally do take out, but given the circumstances they were more than happy to help us out. When I arrived the manager thanked us for the work we do and said casually, “this one’s on the house.” 💙
Our patient beamed when I brought in the takeout bag, commenting on the delicious smell of melted butter and freshly prepared lobster. It was the best they felt in a long time. 👌🏻
Thank you for helping make this individual feel so special, and for making their day a little brighter. This small gesture of compassion towards a complete stranger speaks to the power of human kindness. 🙏🏻
This is palliative care. ✨
*this story was shared with the patient’s permission and encouragement* .

09/17/2019

Our friends at Sunrise have an Antique & Classic Car Showcase happening this weekend. A fun event to check out.

09/06/2019

Come say hi to us at the North Shore Senior Expo.

09/05/2019

Happy to be one of the sponsors for this great event tomorrow.

Come by and say Hi to us at our booth or take in our presentation "I am Not Ready Yet, But When I am" at 11:15 AM.

08/15/2019

We've launched our first ever Blog; The McKenzie Journal.

To start our first blog post we thought we would start with a topic so many families ask us about but are unfamiliar with, Canadian CPP benefits following a death.

Many Canadians are unaware of the benefits their family and their estate are entitled to following a death. The good thing is that our family has been helping families for decades with the applications. Read our post and gather the necessary information to help you understand what benefits you and y...

08/02/2019

Happy BC Day Long Weekend!

07/24/2019

When planning ones estate or making end of life decisions, we often don't think of our digital footprint .

From Facebook to Twitter, here's what your digital afterlife will look like

07/22/2019

Honoured to be part of the Bucket List Festival at the North Shore Hospice this September.

If you know of anyone who would like to attend, contact the Everyday Counts Program at the Hospice: everydaycounts@vch.ca.

07/10/2019

Congratulations to our funeral director, Mark McKenzie (son of owner's George & Mildred McKenzie) and his wife Kristie who welcomed their first child last week, Rory Duncan McKenzie.

We're so excited for his birth and for him to join the McKenzie Family clan.

03/06/2019

We had a really nice meeting with Gelareh from Petalino Flower Bar and Events in North Vancouver last week. If you haven't seen some of her work, you should stop by her flower shop in North Van and take a look.

02/28/2019

The BC Bereavement Helpline and Crisis Support Centre are hosting a Su***de Support Group for anyone who may need support. Su***des never really gets talked about as much and those struggling with a loss of a loved one due to su***de can get help.

Please see more information below if you or if you know someone who would like to attend.

11/28/2018

A huge thank you to all the families who could make it out to our Annual Evergreen Christmas Remembrance Ceremony where we payed tribute to loved ones who have died over the past few years.

A special thank you as always to the Paul Sugar Palliative Support Foundation for your kind words and support you showed to the families that attended.

11/14/2018

Our annual Christmas Remembrance Ceremony is less then two weeks away. Come join us and the Paul Sugar Palliative Support Foundation as we remember those we have lost in our lives.

The holidays are a time of joyful celebration for many, but for those who have recently lost a loved one, the time of year can feel extremely lonely and difficult. To help families who have lost . . .

11/09/2018

Hope to see lots of people out on Sunday to pay respects to our fallen heroes.

The Royal Canadian Legion – West Vancouver Branch #60 holds the sacred trust of ensuring the tradition of Remembrance is observed by Canadians every year at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month.

08/29/2018

Come say Hi to us on September 8th at the North Shore Senior's Health Expo!!!

06/18/2018

A day late, but thank you to all the Father's out there and to our dad, George McKenzie.

04/30/2018

Come support the Annual Hike for Hospice in North Vancouver this Sunday. This is a nation wide fundraiser to raise funds to help those facing life limiting illnesses and their families who need support.

04/26/2018

Thank you to everyone who was able to sign our book of condolences at our office over this last week for the Humboldt Broncos Hockey Team. We will be mailing the book to the team next week.

04/24/2018

Something that is not thought about often but is a growing trend that should be discussed with your family and executor.

But what happens to our digital estates and social media profiles when we pass on? For most people, social media accounts play a big role in our lives. Your online presence is – for better or worse – where people look to understand you. Managing this data, in both life and afterwards, is importa...

03/07/2018

Thanks to everyone who came out to our Executor Workshop last night. A well attended event with a lot of great questions asked.