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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Funeral Services in Salmon Arm, BC
Bowers Funeral Home has been serving families in Salmon Arm, Revelstoke, and Golden since 1947. Founded by Thomas Bowers, our business has maintained a legacy of compassionate care and personalized service through three generations of family ownership. We specialize in creating meaningful tributes that honor individual lives, offering comprehensive funeral planning, cremation services, and pre-arrangement options. Our team of certified celebrants and grief counselors provides 24/7 support to guide families through every step of their journey.With locations across British Columbia's Interior, we combine decades of experience with modern service innovations to meet evolving community needs. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our aftercare programs, which include documentation assistance, memorial tributes, and long-term emotional support. We maintain active community involvement through local projects and partnerships, ensuring our services remain accessible and relevant to the regions we serve.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning
Celebrant Services
Grief Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- Three generations of family ownership since 1947
- Certified celebrants for personalized non-religious services
- 24/7 emergency response available
- Comprehensive aftercare programs including grief counseling
- Multiple locations serving Interior British Columbia
What people say
Compassionate staff
Personalized services
24/7 availability
Professional guidance
Meaningful tributes
Services
Funeral Services
We create personalized funeral and memorial services that honor individual lives. Our experienced directors guide families through every decision, offering traditional and contemporary options that reflect personal preferences, religious beliefs, and cultural traditions. Services can be customized with unique elements like themed tributes, music selections, and symbolic gestures.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services provide flexible options for families seeking simpler arrangements or alternative memorialization. We offer full-service cremation planning, including pre-arrangement options, memorial ceremonies before or after cremation, and guidance on legal requirements and final disposition choices.
Pre-Planning
Pre-planning services allow individuals to document their final wishes while relieving loved ones of decision-making responsibilities. We provide comprehensive consultations to create personalized arrangements that can be modified as life circumstances change, with no obligation to purchase goods or services upfront.
Celebrant Services
Certified celebrants create personalized, non-religious ceremonies that reflect the deceased's personality and life story. Services may include customized tributes, family participation opportunities, and unique ceremonial elements tailored to the family's preferences and cultural background.
Grief Counseling
Our grief counseling services provide ongoing emotional support through individual sessions and community resources. Certified counselors help navigate the grieving process while connecting families with local support networks and educational materials to address long-term emotional needs.
People
Thomas Bowers
Founder
Arrived in Canada from Ireland in 1923 and established the funeral home in Salmon Arm in 1947. Active community member who contributed to local projects including Fletcher Pool construction.
Jack Bowers
Owner
Second-generation funeral director who took over operations in 1972. Maintained family tradition of compassionate service while expanding modern service offerings.
Capreece Bowers
Grief Counselor
Certified grief counselor providing emotional support and aftercare services. Helps families navigate both immediate needs and long-term impacts of loss.
David Wallensteen
Celebrant
Trained funeral celebrant specializing in creating personalized, meaningful ceremonies that reflect individual lives and family preferences.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, memorial services, and celebration of life events with customizable options for religious, cultural, and non-religious preferences.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-planning services that allow you to document wishes and make decisions in advance with flexible modification options.
What cremation options are available?
We provide full-service cremation planning including memorial ceremonies before or after cremation, and guidance on final disposition choices.
Do you offer grief counseling services?
Yes, our certified grief counselor provides ongoing emotional support and connects families with community resources for long-term care.
Are you available for emergency services?
Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate assistance with funeral arrangements and support.
Reviews (3)
Mitzy Frere
Oct 12, 2019
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Kind. Professional. Gracious. Nothing but good things to say about our experience. They took our call in the middle of the night and arrived professionally and tactfully. Ashley in the front office was very capable, warm, accommodating and unflappable. She said it truly was an honour to be of service to families in their time of need and every action she took indicated it to be true. She was great resource and always willing to return calls or emails personally. We felt our loved one was in good hands and treated with the utmost respect. They made a difficult situation as pain-free as it could
Thom Bourne
Jan 20, 2019
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Sad times, and confusing times. Dad passed and Kevin and Team @ Bowers stepped in and assisted our Family every step of the way. Many options, he took the time to clearly explain (a few times actually), patient every time. Jack (the owner) ensured we were well taken care of. Made a rough time understandable.
Megan Gaddy
Dec 22, 2018
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Bowers was extremely kind and patient with me when my father passed. I didn't know what I was supposed to do and they helped me through all of it from getting the cremations paid for and also getting me a necklace pendant with his thumbprint on it so I would have a piece of him with me still. They also took a bit of his ashes out of the urn for me to spread when I was ready. They go above and beyond to help you in the hardest time of your life. My family also attended a ceremony to light a candle for our loved one and it was beautiful. Thank you bowers!