RAINCOAST MEMORIALS offers all of the following services:
- Granite upright memorial design and sales
- Final inscriptions engraving onsite for upright memorials
- All Ethnic Language Engraving
- Refurbish and repaint markers
- Porcelain photo plaque sales
- Enamel steel photo plaque sales
- Urn Sales
- Hardwood casket sales
- Mahogany casket sales
- Veneer casket sales
Our Story
RAINCOAST MEMORIALS was founded by Herb McDowall in 2008; Herb was the Sales Manager with Service Corporation International (the largest funeral and cemetery provider in North America) in Winnipeg, Vancouver and the Fraser Valley for many years.
He had the insight to provide valuable services that would be better offered from an independent rather than from a single vendor with limited options. It was in the public’s best interest to have a bronze and monument supplier that can offer affordable products made to quality standards.
Herb left the corporation and started Raincoast Memorials. The focus was to provide exceptional products and services at factory pricing without sacrificing quality.
Since its inception, Raincoast Memorials have helped thousands of families with their memorial and funeral service merchandises.
In 2012 Raincoast Memorials also started supplying caskets to the public at wholesale prices. Our customers appreciated the cost savings and quality products. In 2017 Raincoast Funeral and Cremation Services was established by Herb McDowall and Michelle Vizena, a fully licensed funeral director.
Herb McDowall
Founder
Over 15 years of experience. Committed to offering quality and cost savings to families.
OUR TEAM
Kay Lam
Director of Business Development
In March 2021, Kay Lam joined Raincoast Memorials as their new Director of Business Development. She brings with her years of knowledge and experiences in the people business and caring profession.
Kay’s responsibilities at Raincoast is to develop various business ventures; retail and corporate; and in developing a consultant team to expand Raincoast’s products in the Lower Mainland and across North America.
Kay brings with her years of knowledge and experiences in the people business and caring profession.
Quynh Dang
Accounting & Monument Design
Quynh joined Raincoast in March 2017.
Quynh’s expertise is in accounting and monument designs. She focuses on doing what’s best for the families and ensures that every drawing is done with the families’ intentions and wishes in mind.
Her attention to detail, and care for the families has given the families a peace of mind at a difficult and challenging time.
Quynh’s attention to detail, and care for the families has given the families a peace of mind at a difficult and challenging time.
Kit Fong
Family Service Consultant
Kit has over 30 years of experience in the funeral service industry and has expertise in the various Chinese funeral rituals. Kit has been a Family Service Consultant with Raincoast Memorials since 2011. She brings with her a lot of knowledge, experience, and language abilities. Kit is conversant in Cantonese, Mandarin and English.
Over 30 years of experience in the funeral service industry with expertise in the various Chinese funeral rituals.
Manny Abuel
Pre Need Funeral and Monument Sales
Manny has many years of funeral and cemetery sales experience. He enjoys helping families. Manny is conversant in English and Tagalog. He is also an avid photographer and videographer.
Manny has many years of funeral and cemetery sales experience and enjoys helping families.
Mel Lindstrom
Warehouse and Monument Installation
Mel brings valuable knowledge and experience to the organization
Turn Your Memories into a Beautiful Tribute
Creating the right memorial is a process that should not be hurried. A memorial is one of the most enduring decisions you will make in your lifetime. A memorial is a lasting tribute that will speak to many generations to come. It is important to reflect on the life you are memorializing. Consider their passions, skills and talents, milestones, special achievements, cherished moments and fondest memories that make their life unique and special.
Memorials come in a variety of shapes, styles, designs, and colours. Whether you are interested in a simple bronze marker or an elaborate customized granite monument, our associates will help you explore all of the options.
Always here to help you.