Yates Memorial Services
1000 Allsbrook Road V9P 2A9 Parksville, BC, Canada

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Due to today’s weather, our stream may be interrupted. We will continue to reconnect as needed if we lose our internet connection or power agian.

The service will begin live at approximately 12:00pm.

The service for the late Jim Vissers will be streaming here at approximately 11:55am.

Spreading some Christmas Cheer this season!

The Celebration of Life for the late Keith Roberts will stream live, here on this page, shortly before the 11:00 am (PST) service time

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will ...remember them. #lestweforget Field of Crosses. Proudly installed by The Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach. #lestweforget

Although the circumstances are much different this year, the holidays will still present a huge challenge for those of us who have lost someone. Whether recent or more distant, the holidays can bring up many emotions. We invite you to join Oceanside Hospice Society for their annual Candle Light Gathering on Sunday, December 6th here at Yates. For those not able to attend in person, we will also be livestreaming both services.

New item in the Oceanside Hospice Online Auction! Please check it out, make a bid, and help support Hospice programs and services in our community! www.32auctions.com/oceansidehospice

The service for Laurence Macneil will be streamed at approximately 1:00pm PST on this page today.

Great fundraising idea!

Our being Prepared Made Simple seminar is just 2 weeks away! Give us a call or email to book your spot.

The Service for the late Oscar Nookemus will be streamed live here at 11am

Planning ahead has never been more important. Join us, November 4th at 11:00am, for our first ever virtual planning seminar.

Stream 2 for Jack Mooney

The service for the late Jack Mooney will be streaming today at approximately 12:00pm. There will be 3 videos posted to the page. The 1st video will be the livestream of the service, followed by a 2nd livestream for the graveside portion of the service. 3rd, we will post the tribute video played during the service.

Beautiful fall colours in the cemetery today!