Memorial Society of British Columbia

The Memorial Society of British Columbia^® (MSBC) is a non-profit organization formed over 55 years ago to help its members to plan funerals that are simple, dignified and affordable. As a member of MSBC, you can plan your farewell with the confidence that you have the largest consumer group in B.C. protecting your interests -- and the interests of your loved ones when it's time to make funeral arrangements. Membership gives you peace of mind and the assurance that your final wishes will be fulfilled. And membership helps reduce stress for your family at their time of need. Simply put, you have someone on your side.

Planning your funeral is a way to say, "Farewell".
It could be your most memorable gift to those you love.

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU !
1 - 888 - 816 - 5902

To ensure that your funeral costs are kept low at the time of death with savings of up to 40%, or more,
you must

1) inform your family members and/or your executor
before you die that you are a member of MSBC, and

2) impress upon them that they must call the Society at the above number for assistance, prices and direction to the Society's Funeral Provider, and

3) record any pre-paid funeral expenses on your arrangement form and file the form with the Society so that your family will benefit from your thoughtfulness.

The celebration of your life does not have to cost thousands of dollars.
The Memorial Society of BC has already negotiated lower costs for you!
That's savings of up to 40% on cremation and services.

We're here to assist you and your family before, during, and after.
We provide information, offer guidance, and even negotiate on your behalf.
All with just a simple call to the above number.

Families need to say farewell and have that all important closure.
We help minimize your stress when dealing with the loss of a loved one.

Dear Members:

Thank you for supporting our Society!

Because of you, we have a strong voice in the funeral industry and are keeping the costs low for End-of-Life arrangements for all British Columbians.

It is an unfortunate fact that almost every day in BC a Society member passes away. On behalf of your Society, I would like to express our deepest condolences to family and friends of those members who have passed away in recent months.

It is extremely important that new members be enlisted to ensure the preservation of the Society and the continuance of its mission.

Please assist us in growing our membership by mentioning the Society to family or friends.

With gratitude,

Nicole Renwick,
Executive Director, MSBC

How do I join the Memorial Society?

Just click on the Join button near the top of the menu at your left and follow the simple instructions.

What do I have to pay?

$40 individual lifetime membership, or
$50 a sustaining membership, which includes a donation to the Society
$35 Records (administration) Fee is collected by the Funeral Provider on behalf of the Memorial Society at time of death.

Is a membership required for children?

No. A child under the age of eighteen (18) is covered by the membership of either parent of the child or by the membership of a legal guardian of the child.

Are there Funeral Providers in my area?

Today our members enjoy more protection, better prices and service with Funeral Providers throughout BC in the following regions:

  Vancouver & Lower Mainland
  Vancouver Island
  Gulf Islands
  Sunshine Coast
  Thompson
  Okanagan
  Nechako-Cariboo-Chilcotin
  West Kootenays
  East Kootenays

Why join the Memorial Society?

protect you from predatory marketing and sales practices
preferred pricing on funeral services available only to Society members through our contracted funeral services providers
support for planning and recording your wishes
reduced family stress at the time of death
receive a free end-of-life planning booklet
receive a $3000 accidental death and dismemberment benefit

As a member of the Memorial Society, you will share these goals with over 200,000 other members:

to assist you in planning arrangements for your funeral;
to assist and support your loved ones while making funeral arrangements;
to promote environmentally sound arrangements for disposal of remains;
to ensure the availability of reasonably priced funeral arrangements through written contracts with selected funeral services providers;
to monitor the practices and performance of funeral service providers so you don't buy more than you want or need;
to monitor and encourage government programs;
to engage in educational programs;
to promote the continuance of a dynamic and responsible Memorial Society.

Note to Existing Members:
Check your membership card.
  Is your recorded name, address and other information correct?
  Does the card have the MSBC multi-coloured maple leaf logo?

You now also have a $3000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefit.
  Are you aware of this benefit?
  Did you know that some claims have already been processed?
  Have you specified your beneficiary for this benefit?

If necessary, contact MSBC to:
  update your membership information,
  request a new membership card, or
  enquire about the Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefit.

You can call MSBC at 1-888-816-5902 or
contact the Society by e-mail at mail@memsoc.org.

Important Note:
Why are some MSBC members still missing out on the savings from the lower cost funeral services offered to them by the MSBC Funeral Providers? It's happening because, at the time of death, the Funeral Provider may not realize that the deceased is a member of the Society. A family member or the executor of the estate must inform the Funeral Provider that the deceased is an MSBC member to ensure that the lower costs are realized.

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