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At Yates Memorial Service, we understand that losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences you may face. Our team of compassionate and caring professionals is dedicated to providing personalized memorial services, cremation, and burial options to help you honor and celebrate the life of your loved one. With two convenient locations on Vancouver Island, our full-service funeral homes in Parksville and Port Alberni offer a range of services to meet the unique needs of you and your family.
Our Services
Our experienced team is committed to providing kind and compassionate care, putting people first and prioritizing your needs above all else. We offer a variety of services, including traditional funeral services, cremation, green burial, and cemetery options. Our state-of-the-art facilities are designed to provide a comfortable and peaceful atmosphere, allowing you to focus on celebrating the life of your loved one.
Personalized Approach
At Yates Memorial Service, we take a personalized approach to serving our community. We believe that each life lived was lovingly cared for and valued, and it is our commitment to help you find the best way to honor and remember your loved one. We listen to your needs and put your wishes first, providing a "people before profit" approach that sets us apart from other funeral homes.
Our Commitment
Our team is dedicated to supporting you throughout the entire process, from planning ahead to the final farewell. We understand the burden that end-of-life care can present, and we are here to help ease that burden by providing guidance, support, and compassionate care. We encourage you to get to know our team by visiting "Our Team" section, where you can learn more about our experienced professionals who are dedicated to serving you.
Our Facilities
Our two convenient locations in Parksville and Port Alberni offer state-of-the-art facilities designed to provide a comfortable and peaceful atmosphere. Our facilities feature multiple sized gathering rooms, a crematorium, and beautiful cemeteries that provide a serene and park-like setting. Take a virtual tour of our facilities to learn more about the amenities we offer.
Yates Memorial Services is a family-owned and operated business that has been serving the community with their funeral services. They have a professional and compassionate staff who go out of their way to ensure that everything is perfect during a difficult time for the families they serve.
The staff at Yates are attentive, friendly, and show genuine compassion and professionalism. They have been known to accommodate the needs of the families they serve, making sure that all arrangements are taken care of without adding any stress to the grieving family.
Yates has a beautiful and well-maintained cemetery with significant attention to detail. The staff are efficient and prompt in their responses, whether it be by phone or email. They also help with documentation and forms, making the process easier for the families.
One reviewer mentioned that the staff at Yates are very helpful and caring, and they would highly recommend Yates to anyone in need of their services. Another reviewer appreciated the flexibility in choices and costs at every level and did not feel pressured.
However, there was one negative review from a customer who felt that Yates was a "rip off" and that the brochure was misleading. They felt that the cremation was an extra $1500.00 and would not recommend Yates to anyone.
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