Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Funeral Services in Salmon Arm
Bowers Funeral Home has been an established and trusted provider of quality funeral services since 1947. Our team strives to help families during difficult times by offering peace of mind through personalized services that honor the unique lives of loved ones. We provide a wide variety of options, including pre-planning, celebrant services, burial and cremation arrangements, and grief counselling. Our commitment to the community is rooted in decades of experience and a deep understanding of local needs. We ensure every family receives compassionate support, from completing required documentation to organizing meaningful tributes.With locations in Salmon Arm, Revelstoke, and Golden, we serve all faiths and offer non-religious services through certified celebrants. Our aftercare program includes memorial stationery, slideshow tributes, and monument installations. We prioritize transparency, avoiding pressure to purchase unnecessary goods or services. Our teams expertise spans generations, combining traditional values with modern approaches to meet evolving expectations. We are dedicated to easing emotional burdens through thoughtful, cost-effective solutions tailored to individual preferences.
Services
Pre-Planning Funeral Services
Celebrant Services
Burial and Cremation Services
Funeral Stationery
Slideshow Tributes
Grief Counselling
Monument Installation
Cremation Services
Memorial Services
Aftercare Support
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- We offer over 75 years of experience serving families in Salmon Arm and surrounding areas.
- Our certified celebrants create personalized, non-religious services tailored to individual preferences.
- We provide 24/7 emergency assistance for immediate needs and guidance.
- Our aftercare program includes grief counselling and monument installations for lasting tributes.
- We prioritize transparency with no obligation to purchase unneeded goods or services.
What people say
Compassionate staff
Personalized tributes
24/7 availability
Experienced team
Transparent process
Services
Pre-Planning Funeral Services
Bowers Funeral Home offers pre-planning services to help individuals document their funeral preferences. This process ensures personal wishes are honored while reducing emotional and financial burdens on families. Our team guides clients through options for burial, cremation, and memorial services, creating detailed plans that reflect individual values. Pre-planning consultations are free and carry no obligation to purchase goods or services immediately. Clients may adjust arrangements as life circumstances change, ensuring flexibility and peace of mind.
Celebrant Services
Our certified celebrants specialize in creating personalized funeral and memorial ceremonies. They work closely with families to incorporate meaningful elements like music, readings, and symbolic gestures that reflect the deceased's personality. Celebrants conduct home visits to discuss preferences and draft customized tributes. Services accommodate both religious and non-religious preferences, ensuring ceremonies feel authentic and comforting. This service helps families create lasting memories through tailored rituals and storytelling.
Burial and Cremation Services
Bowers provides traditional burial services at local cemeteries and cremation options with personalized memorial opportunities. Families receive guidance on legal requirements, cemetery regulations, and scattering permissions. We facilitate family participation in service planning, including readings or musical tributes. Cremation services include options for urn selection, keepsake jewelry, and final placement in memorial gardens or private locations. Our staff ensures compliance with provincial regulations while prioritizing family preferences.
Grief Counselling
Our aftercare program includes grief counselling sessions led by registered clinical counsellors. Services address acute and prolonged grief through individual and group therapy options. Counselors specialize in supporting families through complex losses and traumatic circumstances. We also provide resources for coping with bereavement and navigating life transitions after loss. This service extends to first responders and individuals experiencing critical life events.
Slideshow Tributes
We create digital tributes using family photos and music to honor loved ones during services. These slideshows serve as keepsakes that can be shared online with distant relatives. Our team assists with selecting images, arranging timelines, and choosing appropriate musical accompaniment. This service helps visualize the deceased's life story through curated visual narratives, enhancing the memorial experience for attendees.
People
Jack Bowers
Founder and Funeral Celebrant
Jack Bowers has led Bowers Funeral Home since 1972, continuing his father's legacy. He combines funeral service expertise with community involvement, including local business associations and athletic pursuits.
Capreece Bowers
Funeral Director and Clinical Counsellor
Capreece Bowers is a licensed funeral director, certified celebrant, and registered clinical counsellor with over 15 years of experience. She specializes in grief support and first responder mental health services.
Roberta Ripplinger
Funeral Director and Office Manager
Roberta Ripplinger brings over 25 years of funeral service experience, including administrative leadership and aftercare coordination. She also serves as a certified end-of-life doula.
David Wallensteen
Funeral Director
David Wallensteen has served the Salmon Arm community since joining Bowers Funeral Home. His background in forest technology complements his compassionate approach to funeral services.
Kevin Bolen
Funeral Director and Celebrant
Kevin Bolen has worked at Bowers Funeral Home since 1980, becoming a licensed director in 1982. He contributes to local hospice initiatives and brings decades of community-focused experience.
Questions
What pre-planning services do you offer?
We help families document preferences for funeral arrangements, reducing emotional stress and ensuring wishes are honored.
Do you provide non-religious funeral services?
Yes, our certified celebrants specialize in personalized, non-religious ceremonies.
What grief support resources are available?
We offer counselling sessions and community resources to help navigate the grieving process.
Are cremation services customizable?
Yes, we provide options for personalized cremation tributes, including memorial locations and keepsakes.