South Calgary Funeral Centre and Crematorium

07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day! Hopefully you can get out and enjoy your local Canada Day celebrations or just some nice weather for the holiday!

On July 1, Calgarians and visitors will gather downtown to celebrate Canada Day. This year’s free and family-friendly celebration will feature fireworks, live music, cultural performances, art displays and more.

06/28/2026

Today marks the 57th anniversary of the events at Stonewall. To honour the fight for equality we want to say, Happy Pride! You are seen, you are valued, and you are welcomed.

The Unity campaign sets out to create a more inclusive future for everyone, including Two-Spirit, le***an, gay, bisexual, trans, q***r, intersex, and other sexually and gender diverse (2SLGBTQI+) people.

06/21/2026

This Father's Day we want to draw attention to a great charity race taking place today!
Father's Day Walk Run for Prostate Cancer is a hosted by Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada (prostatecanada.ca) to raise awareness and funding for prostate cancer research and support. The run is taking place in BC, but can be attended virtually for anyone who wishes to participate and show their support.

Join the Father's Day Walk/Run for prostate cancer. Walk or run with the community to support Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada. Register today to make an impact!

06/14/2026

Every year on 14 June, the world comes together to celebrate World Blood Donor Day, a global tribute to the millions of voluntary, unpaid blood donors whose generosity saves lives every day. Their contributions are essential to health systems everywhere, supporting patients during emergencies, childbirth, surgeries, cancer treatment and the lifelong care of many serious conditions.
If you'd like to become a donor, visit blood.ca to find a donation location near you.

On World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on 14 June 2026, WHO, its partners and communities across the world will unite behind the theme: One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.

05/24/2026

Pentecost is observed 50 days after Easter Sunday. This day serves as a reminder of the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers and the decent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and Jesus's followers.

What Is Pentecost? Discover the significance of Pentecost, Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles, marking the birth of the Christian Church.

05/18/2026

Enjoy your long weekend today with the recognition of Victoria Day!

05/14/2026

We missed National First Responders day on May 1st, but thank you to our brave first responders who are the first on the scene to help those most in need.
We also want to acknowledge that May 17-23 is Paramedic Services Week in Canada!
https://www.paramedicchiefs.ca/paramedic-services-week-2026/

05/10/2026

Today we celebrate motherhood and everything mom's do for us! Happy Mother's Day!

Grief for your mom does not have to keep you from honouring her on Mother's Day. Here are 5 ways you can remember her.

05/05/2026

Lag B'Omer this year lands on May 5th! Enjoy your bonfires if you're celebrating this year!

05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month in Canada. The Government of Canada has created an information page under Mental Health and Wellness resources on Canada.ca if you want to learn more.

Learn about mental health, mental illness and related services in Canada. Also get information on what we are doing on su***de prevention and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).