About Us

End of Life Events. Every life is unique and all services that we provide are reflective of that life. We serve with care, empathy, patience and creativity.
We are Funeral Directors and Embalmers licensed by the province of B.C. We are also Event Coordinators and companions to the bereaved. Our goal is to launch grief in a healthy way. We must acknowledge that none of us are well at that difficult time and ensure that everyone is getting the support and assistance that they need. Passion for serving our community well is what drives us.

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Some of the services we provide:

• Cremation

For the practical means of cremation with the simplest cremation container and 1 death certificate. 

• Honouring Event  Also known as “Celebration of Life” or “Memorial”

This gathering may take place in a hall, place of worship, home, club, pub, legion or anywhere that is special to your family. It could be formal or casual, scheduled or free flowing. 

• Honouring Event Also known as “Funeral”,  “Homecoming” or “Traditional”

This gathering may take place in a hall, place of worship, home, club or anywhere that is special to your family and able to accommodate the deceased. Casket is present. Event is followed by Burial, Entombment or Cremation. Some families choose the reverse order. For example, we can begin at the cemetery with burial, then regroup at a venue close by for the rest of the Event. There are many options available.
Consider pairing the above with:

• Visitation Also known as a “Lamay” or “Wake”

This is a gathering where the casket is open and allows the community and family to say goodbye. There might be food and beverages, prayers, a slideshow, and music. It often takes place the day or night before the Funeral.

• Burial Service Also known as “Graveside Service” or “Green Burial”

This gathering takes place at the cemetery only. It is usually chosen during optimal weather conditions so that all are comfortable.

​Laurie has been serving the community for over ten years as a licensed funeral director and embalmer. She considers funeral service and event coordination her vocation and has a fire in her belly to serve people the way they need to be served. Every life and death are unique. Every honouring ceremony should be just as unique as the individual who has died and the bereaved who they leave behind. With her years of experience, she expertly leads a traditional or religious funeral, yet is passionate to ask all the right questions to create a unique event that not only honours the dead, but gives the bereaved tools to launch their grief in a healthy and positive way.
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Laurie LaGrange Hurtubise
Funeral Director & Event Coordinator
​ANORA Cremation, Burial & Events
​www.anoralife.com


For more information  please contact us at 604-475-7322 or email: Laurie@anoralife.com

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