A caring Port Alberni funeral home

Yates Memorial Services has two locations: Port Alberni and Parksville.

Port Alberni's Gertrude Street location has a relaxed feel and includes a large, modern reception room for all kinds of gatherings. Flooded with natural light during the day, it has flexible seating that can be configured in rows for a more traditional funeral or with tables and chairs for a more modern service.

Next door, the former All Saints Anglican Church has stood since 1898. The oldest church in the Alberni Valley, this historical landmark has been meticulously restored and is also available for families planning services.

Personalized memorials and celebrations of life

A tribute can be formal, informal, religious, nonreligious—whatever your family desires. Influences such as religious beliefs, cultural traditions, budget and personal preferences make each tribute as unique as the person being honoured. Our associates take the time to get to know you and capture the essence of your loved one to create an event unlike any other.

Perhaps it’s a dessert buffet for a prize-winner baker, complete with mini pies for guests to take home. Maybe it’s an ice-themed party for a beloved hockey fan. Or it could be a quiet outdoor ceremony at sunset with the closest family and friends. No matter your wish, no matter the detail, we guide you through the process and your choices with care.

Cremation in Port Alberni

Ninety-five percent of families in our area choose cremation, and Yates Memorial Services specializes in cremation services that honour loved ones in personalized ways. With an on-site crematorium at our Parksville location, the option for an attended cremation and a friendly team who is always here for you, we provide service that is second to none.

Families love our inclusive pricing options, and Yates Memorial Services offers a range of choices to suit your preference:

• a cremation without a funeral or memorial service of any kind.
• a funeral with your loved one present, followed by cremation.
• a cremation followed by a scattering, cemetery memorialization or celebration of life—or all three.

There are many cremation providers from which to choose—they’re not all alike. Here’s what you can expect when you choose Yates Memorial Services for a loved one’s cremation:

• Custody of care guaranteed. Our identification pendant and custody-of-care program help safeguard the identification of your loved one.
• Exclusive custody of your loved one. Once your loved one is in the care of a Dignity Memorial® provider or trusted partner, they’re in our care until they’re returned to your family.
• Licensed, certified, conscientious staff. All Dignity Memorial crematorium operators in British Columbia are licensed and certified by the Cremation Association of North America, or CANA. Unless there are special circumstances and your family has requested otherwise, only one person at a time is cremated. Additionally, the crematorium chamber is thoroughly cleaned before the next person is cremated.

Veterans funerals and burials

We deeply appreciate those who have sacrificed for our freedoms and feel privileged to honour veterans and their families in need of funeral, cremation and burial services. Our experienced funeral directors are dedicated to ensuring that every veteran is honoured in a manner befitting their service and giving their families the support they need.

Alberni Valley Memorial Gardens

A five-minute drive away, Alberni Valley Memorial Gardens is a beautiful place for a permanent memorial. Lush and parklike, the cemetery offers a range of cremation properties for in-ground and aboveground memorialization. There are also choices for those who choose casketed burial.

Funeral and cremation planning in advance

In addition to assisting with an immediate need, Yates Memorial Services works with families to make final arrangements in advance. When you plan ahead, you relieve your family from financial and emotional burdens while ensuring your wishes are fulfilled. We offer in-person and virtual consultations, as well as a free Personal Planning Guide.

Grief support and aftercare

The loss of a loved one can be devastating, and many people don’t know where to turn or how to cope. We’re here to help you during difficult times—you aren’t alone. Though the experience of grief can be very isolating, the articles in our grief library can make a difference in your day-to-day life, and families who plan services with us get access to our 24-hour Compassion Helpline (services provided by Charles Nechtem Associates) for up to 13 months after a service. If you prefer individual, local counseling, contact us; we may be able to help you find a mental health professional.

Lean on us

Our dedicated team of experienced professionals is mindful of every need, respectful of every wish and watchful of every detail. They provide exceptional, compassionate service at one of life’s most difficult times. We consider it a great responsibility when families entrust to us the care of their loved ones.

We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please reach out, day or night, if we may assist with funeral or cremation arrangements in Port Alberni. Contact us.