Deathcare Redefined

KORU Cremation | Burial | Ceremony is a locally owned green deathcare practice led by women. Our desire to leave a lighter footprint on earth in our personal lives is evident in our professional work as we return to the fundamentals of deathcare and focus on eco-friendly practices and products to serve our community.

About KORU

CPP Death Benefit Compatible

DIY On-line Essential Cremation Package

A streamlined package that is compatible with the $2500 CPP Death Benefit , for those currently dealing with a death event.

This package is designed for those who are clear about their choices and are willing to complete arrangements with minimal guidance from KORU’s licensed deathcare guides.

If more guidance is needed to better understand your choices and to access more personalized services, KORU’s comprehensive options would be a better fit.

A core belief for KORU is that all death events are profound human experiences that are best attended to through deeply thoughtful care and attention. KORU’s experienced and licensed deathcare guides (funeral directors) are uniquely qualified to offer their professional guidance and support for families who are looking for comprehensive cremation, burial, ceremony and terramation options.

we remember

Current Obituaries

Tayler Hutton

Born November 17,1994 from storm to sunshine! Died May 26, 2025 in the rain. Our angel Tayler Hutton passed away peacefully at the North Shore Hospice on the morning of…

Elliott James Grieve

As the sun rose on April 4, 2025, Elliott James Grieve passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Elliott lived by his values: kindness, teamwork, and making a…

Joerg Schneider

Joerg Schneider died on Thursday evening May 8, 2025 at the age of 92 at VGH, Vancouver BC. He was surrounded by all his family and loved ones, including his…

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what we offer

Cremation I Burial I Ceremony

Cremation

Cremation can be a simple and immediate way to care for someone, trusting that, in your own time, you’ll find a fitting way to say goodbye, remember and acknowledge the life lived.

Burial

In-ground whole body burial and above ground entombment are established and respected practices which many still choose today.

Ceremony

KORU works in collaboration with experienced Event Planners to create a unique and memorable ceremony experience for your family.

testimonials

What Our Families Say

Rebecca and Ngaio were kind, knowledgeable and professional. They had helpful suggestions and assisted our daughter and myself to smoothly navigate a sad and difficult time in our lives after the loss of my husband and her dad. Many thanks to Rebecca and Ngaio.

Our family will always be grateful for the exceptional care we received from KORU during one of the hardest times in our lives. From our first conversation, Rebecca treated us like family. She listened intently, answered every question with kindness, and guided us through each step with genuine compassion. Her gentle care and extra support have made a world of difference as we have been navigating our loss. We felt cared for in every detail, and that personal touch has helped ease our hearts during this incredibly challenging period. Thank you, Rebecca and the entire KORU team, for being such a rock for us when we needed it most.

Shelly

I am so very grateful to your service for providing us with a seamless, comfortable choice for Jak’s passing. I think fondly about the caring, sensitive service you provided while you spent time with us. I’m still grateful for everything you provided for our comfort and understanding.

Thank you, S.King

Dear Ngaio and Rebecca,

Thank you for holding space with such grace and presence for our dearest father. We now hold a beautiful memory of having him finally come home. I am so grateful our deepest wishes could come true. I know Papa is so grateful too.

Much love,

Samera & Family

On behalf of our family, we would like to extend to you and Rebecca our sincere appreciation for your help, support and compassion during our difficult time. Everything was done professionally from our first meeting through the funeral and afterward. Your kindness and attention to detail really helped us and we are very grateful. Our dad would be pleased with the whole service, as we are too.