Burquitlam Funeral Home

We've seen over and over in this profession that grief is a unique journey for every individual. Right now, we are seeing 'collective grief' as we grieve together across the world,. However, it's best to remember that we still all experience grief in unique ways. Grief is both something that can bring people together as a common experience, but also can be isolating and lonely. This is a quote worth sharing by Becky Benson, "The problem with comparing grief is that by assigning our personal value system to someone else’s pain, we may undermine the validity of their grief." Read the full article here: https://modernloss.com/grief-theres-no-comparison/

This is a good question to ask. We like to be upfront about embalming. Embalming is not required by law, except in a few special circumstances. In nearly all cases, you do not have to embalm. Contact us if you have specific questions about this or other topics. We are always striving for honest and open communication on all things funeral related.

The importance of a partnership between Hospice and Funeral Homes cannot be overstated. Caregivers and Funeral Directors lean on each other to help families through some of their most difficult moments. Read out list below on the top reasons a hospice should have an ongoing relationship with funeral homes: