Representing Cemetery,
Crematorium & Funeral Service
We are committed to supporting and promoting a high standard for funeral professionals and funeral-related businesses, welcoming communication from our
respected members
About Us
The BC Funeral Association is a community of highly acclaimed funeral professionals with a passion for supporting our diverse and dedicated membership. Our members come from all aspects of the funeral and bereavement service profession and related businesses. We are the foremost experts on funeral and bereavement services within BC and in collaboration with our insightful members, advocate on behalf of all funeral professionals and businesses on important matters impacting our profession.
Our Vision
Our vision of “Every Life Celebrated” speaks to the belief that every person’s life is valuable and deserving of recognition and celebration. It means that every individual, regardless of their background, experiences, or achievements, should be acknowledged and remembered in a positive light. This vision emphasizes the importance of celebrating diversity, inclusion, and humanity in all forms. Ultimately, “Every Life Celebrated” promotes a culture of appreciation, empathy, and respect for all people, their stories, and their contributions to society.
Our Values
With the highest professional and ethical standards governing our work and our relationships with others, the BC Funeral Association will act decisively on behalf of our membership, and the profession as a whole. We are committed to listening to a variety of viewpoints, while building consensus within the funeral service profession, and will continually explore new avenues to provide better service to our members and the public.
FOSTER AND ASSIST
Funeral Service Professionals in British Columbia to attain the highest professional standards of ethics, service and proficiency in the Funeral Service.
SUPPORT, ENCOURAGE, PROMOTE
The pursuit of Funeral Service Profession careers, the mutual exchange of ideas, discussion of issues of common concern and the study of funeral, interment and cremation practices.
ADVOCATE
Develop and deliver to Funeral Service Professionals the primary and continuing professional education programs that will assist them to achieve the highest standards of service to their community.
COLLABORATE
With unified representation from all facets of the funeral service profession, our organization is committed to representing and supporting our insightful members, collaborating to ensure your voice is heard in all matters relating to establishing and enforcing legislation.
Our History
The British Columbia Funeral Association (BCFA) was founded in 1917 as the British Columbia Funeral Directors’ Association. It was formed to represent the interests of funeral directors in the province and to promote high standards of professionalism within the industry.
A Testament to Our Members
Recognizing, celebrating, and honouring the important work of funeral service professionals across BC. These dedicated specialists are essential to every community in the province and continue to support people through the most challenging experiences of their lives.
Every Life
Excellence
The highest professional and ethical standards will govern our work and our relationships with others.
Leadership
We will act decisively on behalf of our membership and the profession.
Collaboration
We are committed to listening to a variety of viewpoints and to building consensus within the funeral service profession.
Innovation
We will continually explore new avenues to provide better service to our members and the public.
Find A Member
Our members provide a vital service to the communities of British Columbia and we celebrate their professionalism and dedication. You can search for our many insightful, compassionate, and dedicated members here.
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