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A non-profit society that helps people in BC cope with grief.
:Lower Mainland: 604-738-9950<br/>
:Toll-free: 1-877-779-2223
:Email: [mailto://contact@bcbh.ca contact@bcbh.ca] <br/>
:[http://www.bcbereavementhelpline.com/ www.bcbereavementhelpline.com]
===BC Funeral Association===
A non-profit, membership organization that provides information about funeral services in BC.
:Toll-free: 1-800-665-3899
:Email: [mailto://info@bcfunerals.com info@bcfunerals.com]
:[http://www.bcfunerals.com www.bcfunerals.com]
===BC Transplant===
A provincial health agency that oversees all aspects of organ donation and transplantation in BC, including the BC Organ Donor Registry.
:Lower Mainland: 604-877-2240
:Toll-free: 1-800-663-6189
:Email: [mailto://info@bct.phsa.ca info@bct.phsa.ca]
:[http://www.transplant.bc.ca/ www.transplant.bc.ca]
===Canada.ca===
The section “Following a Death” includes information about federal benefits available and steps to take after a loved one has died.
:Toll-free: 1-800-622-6232
:Toll-free TTY: 1-800-926-9105
:[https://www.canada.ca/home.html www.canada.ca]
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