Truscott, Brown & Dwyer Funeral Chapel

06/03/2021

We are deeply saddened by the discovery at the Kamloops Indian Residential School. Dignity Memorial providers of Canada extend our deepest sympathies to the victims, families and the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc community and all Indigenous communities impacted by this heartbreaking discovery. If you need to talk with someone, a national Indian Residential School Crisis Line is available to help at 1-866-925-4419. In B.C., a toll-free First Nations and Indigenous Crisis Line, 1-800-588-8717, is offered through the KUU-US Crisis Line Society.

05/21/2021

Not sure what to expect when you arrive at a funeral home during a lockdown? Our manager walks you through how we manage a visitation.

05/15/2021

Talking about end of life issues can be difficult. While prearranging for yourself is one of the most sound financial decisions you can make, there are a lot of other benefits. As this short opinion piece points out, “the best time to talk about, plan and prepare for grief is when we are young and healthy. The Next Best Time is Now!”

Guest writer Yvonne Heath writes about creating a culture of change where we normalize talking about, planning and preparing for end of life and grief.

05/14/2021

Did you know that the tradition of wearing black at funerals dates back to at least the time of the Roman Empire? The ancient Romans would wear a dark toga, known as a toga pulla, to mourn a loved one’s loss.

05/09/2021

To all the mothers, the mothers that almost were and the mothers that loved us while they could... Happy Mother’s Day!

05/08/2021

05/03/2021

Here's a graphic that helps explain why funeral gatherings have been limited to 10 people OR LESS. A funeral home is typically a place where the "3Cs" overlap regularly, making it a place where the Covid-19 virus can spread more easily. By reducing numbers, encouraging distancing, making masks mandatory and routinely disinfecting surfaces we are doing our part to control the threat. Everything we are doing is with the goal of keeping you safe!

03/26/2021

For your safety, our capacity during grey-zone shutdowns is 15 people. We’ve been doing everything we can to protect you since this started, and we won’t stop now!