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The BC Funeral Association provides professional development on a variety of subjects. Working with Consumer Protection BC, we also develop relevant courses that provide licensed funeral directors and embalmers the opportunity to accumulate continuing education credits.
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2024 Strategic Planning
Read more: 2024 Strategic PlanningIn October, our board gathered in Richmond to plan for the year ahead. With strong engagement and a solid foundation to work from, we were able to set some ambitious goals for 2024. Our focus for the year ahead is to provide value to members. We plan to do this by increasing our government advocacy…
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The History of Cremation
Read more: The History of CremationThe general consensus among scholars is that cremation likely began during the early Stone Age, around 3000 B.C., in Europe and the Near East. It spread across northern Europe during the late Stone Age, as seen through the discovery of decorative pottery urns among Slavic peoples in western Russia. The Bronze Age saw cremation move…
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Steps to Take When a Loved One Has Passed
Read more: Steps to Take When a Loved One Has PassedLosing a loved one can be a difficult and emotional time. Here are some steps to take when a loved one has passed away: Remember, it is important to take things one step at a time and to allow yourself to grieve in your own way. The process of healing takes time, and it is…
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The Evolution of the BC Funeral Association: A Historical Perspective
Read more: The Evolution of the BC Funeral Association: A Historical PerspectiveThe British Columbia Funeral Association (BCFA) was founded in 1913 as the British Columbia Undertakers Association, with the goal of providing a professional organization for funeral directors and embalmers in the province. At the time, the funeral industry in British Columbia was largely unregulated, and the association aimed to establish standards of practice and ethics…