We acknowledge the unceded territory and ancestors of Coast Salish First Nations of Salt Spring Island & surrounding areas who continue to use and steward the lands and waters of the Salish Sea.
Walking Our Community Through Dying and Grief
Services in Our community
Phone: 250-537-1022
22-215 Upper Ganges Rd, V8K 2X4
Salt Spring Island Natural Cemetary
Phone: 250-653-9884
2100 Fulford-Ganges Rd, V8K 1Z7
Government of Canada
You don't have to grieve alone. Whether you are grieving, supporting someone who is grieving or a grief professional, What's Your Grief is a place for sharing, support, resources, and more.
Professional Grief and Loss Counselling for Emotional Healing, Guidance, and Bereavement Support.
Find support for grief, loss, and bereavement. Our grief counselling helps you mourn, heal, and navigate the individual experience of loss with understanding.
Provincial Contacts:
Service BC: 1-800-663-7867
You may be eligible for the funeral cost supplement.
Contact: Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.
Phone: 1-866-866-0800
Federal Contacts:
Service Canada: 1-800-277-9914
They help you complete almost all the tasks for Government of Canada services except outstanding taxes. You can complete taxes at a later date through the Canada Revenue Agency.
The government and Canada Pension Plan (CPP) survior benefits to eligible next-of-kin.
Emotional Support:
BC Bereavement Helpline: 1-877-779-2223
Crisis Centre BC: 1-800-784-2433
Loss is one of life's most stressful events. It takes time to heal, and everyone responds differently. We may need help to cope with the changes in our lives. Grief is part of being human, but that doesn't mean we have to go through the journey alone.