B.C. funeral homes complain of lack of funding in provincial burial program

B.C. funeral homes complain of lack of funding in provincial burial program

British Columbia's government helps to pay families who can't afford funeral costs, but those who offer the services say the funding isn't enough and could mean the demise of rural operators.

Provincial Funeral Financial Assistance Falls Short of Meeting Needs: Call for Reevaluation and Support Enhancement – Archyde

Archyde Funeral Aid in British Columbia Falls Short, Industry Warns September 29, 2025 Victoria, British Columbia – A growing crisis is unfolding in British Columbia’s funeral industry, as providers report increasing… You can read the full story here: Provincial Funeral Financial Assistance Falls Short of Meeting Needs: Call for Reevaluation and Support Enhancement.

B.C. funeral homes complain of lack of funding in provincial burial program – Energeticcity.ca

British Columbia’s government helps to pay families who can’t afford funeral costs, but those who offer the services say the funding isn’t enough and could mean the demise of rural operators. The provincial program is meant to cover funeral costs where the estate has no resources, but the B.C. Funeral Association says funding has “remained stagnant” for almost 20 years. It says funeral homes have been absorbing the costs that have grown to nearl…