McCall’s Proud Winner of Best Funeral Home in Victoria
October 26, 2011
Victoria, BC – McCall Bros. Funeral Directors Ltd was awarded the Best Funeral Home of the City for 2011 as rated by readers of Victoria News, Saanich News, Oak Bay News and Goldstream News Gazette. http://www.mccallbros.com/
The 17th Annual Best of the City Survey held by Black Press News via an online ballot process awards accolades annually allowing readers to vote and award best businesses in the city. Readers are asked to tell about what they like, love and are passionate about in this great city and companies are awarded for outstanding service by their own community.
Trevor McCall, Funeral Director, stated, “We are very honoured that we have been recognized by the citizens of Greater Victoria as the best funeral home in the city. Such an award is a reflection of our staff and we are very fortunate to employ funeral directors and support staff who put families first and are 100% dedicated to the families we serve.”
Quality service at McCall’s means the following;
- Always offering valuable information, care and assistance for families suffering loss of a loved one.
- An After Care program ensuring that surviving family members receive guidance on dealing with estate matters and provides grief support references if required.
- Being served by a family who has served Greater Victoria for 90 years and is proudly, locally owned and operated in an environment where most funeral homes are owned by public corporations.
- Availability of 3 locations in Greater Victoria broadening reach to the constantly expanding city and surrounding communities.
- Providing preplanning options for those wanting to make provision for their survivors to ease uncertainty of wishes and financial stresses in a time of loss.
About McCall’s Funeral Home
McCall Bros. Funeral Directors Ltd., established in 1921 by David M. McCall and James M. McCall, has provided four generations of capable and compassionate service to the Victoria community. The McCall funeral home occupies the same site it did 90 years ago. The firm was founded with the purchase of an older residence built by Victoria pioneer, J.H. Todd, who had established the Todd Fish Canneries located where the Empress Hotel now stands. Over many years the old Todd residence would be substantially improved to be what it is today. There are fourteen full-time and ten part-time staff members.
For immediate access to information about funeral options and the McCall’s free Pre-Planning Guide visit http://www.mccallbros.com/
Contact Information:
Trevor McCall
250-385-4465
trevor.mccall@mccallbros.com
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Media Release: Broadening the McCall’s Community Reach – New Westshore Location
April 7, 2010
Broadening the McCall’s Community Reach– New Westshore Location
Langford, BC – McCall Bros. Funeral Directors Ltd announces its new location: Offering personalized cremation and funeral services for the WestShore and Sooke Communities. http://www.McCallsWestshore.com
For four generations, McCall Bros. Funeral Directors Ltd. has served Greater Victoria and Sooke since 1921. Over the years, we have established a caring and supportive relationship with families who require our assistance. Our newest office, McCall’s Westshore Funeral & Cremation Services is located at Sooke and Jacklin Roads, providing a convenient and affordable alternative for families living in the Westshore and Sooke region.
David McCall, third generation owner of McCall Bros., stated, “Though we have been serving the WestShore and Sooke region for generations, with the growth of Victoria and the growth of the these regions, we believe that to better serve the people we need a physical presence in order to be involved in the community and be a part of the Westshore.”
Westshore resident, John Ellwood had been named as the manager of the McCall’s Westshore location. With over 22 years experience as a funeral director in Victoria with McCall’s, Ellwood has also been very involved with the local community by serving the Westshore RCMP as an Auxiliary Constable from 1994 to 2002 and also working part-time at Westshore Parks & Recreation Bear Mountain Arena as the lead security. He has resided in the Westshore area since 1994 and has a deep-rooted connection to the community. He is extremely pleased to be appointed Managing Director of McCall’s WestShore.
“It demonstrates the commitment the McCall family has for the Westshore and Sooke region. The convenience of having McCall’s Westshore Funeral & Cremation Services located at Sooke and Jacklin Roads provides families a low cost alternative in their own neighbourhood,” Ellwood said.
The communities of WestShore and Sooke are invited to attend the open house at the new location at 3212 Jacklin Road at Sooke Road in Victoria, BC on Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
CONTACT:
John Ellwood , Manager
250-478-4467
john.ellwood@mccallswestshore.com
Press Release: McCall’s to host Canadian War Veterans Documentary
October 21, 2008
Unique documentary captures Canadian War Veterans in their own words
Western Canadian Premiere Screening in Victoria on November 9th.
Local communities are joining forces with award winning filmmaker, Larry Cappetto, to honour the remembrances of today’s war veterans. Mr. Cappetto has appeared recently on CityTv in Toronto as a guest on CityTv Breakfast Television and CP24 with Ann Rohmer as well as CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, MSNBC with Alison Stewart, the QVC Home Shopping network and FOX television.
Mr. Cappetto has produced several unique American war documentaries that capture the memories of World War II veterans in their words. Local communities, schools, and veteran organizations are supporting the effort. He is now coming back to Canada to premiere his new film, “Lest They Be Forgotten – CANADA.”
SPECIAL REMEMBRANCE DAY FILM SCREENING –
Mr. Cappetto’s film, “Lest They Be Forgotten – CANADA,” will be screened at McCall Bros. Funeral Directors on Sunday, November 9th at 2:00 pm. Admission is free and open to the public. To RSVP or for more information, please call 250-385-4465.
Mr. Cappetto’s unique and compelling series of documentaries are historically important as Canada’s war veterans are dying every day. His documentaries are unusual in that the entire narrative is drawn from the memories and monologues of today’s veterans. According to Mr. Cappetto, “I named this series ‘Lest They Be Forgotten’ because this generation of veterans sacrificed so much, but asked so little.”
“What has been missing,” said Mr. Cappetto, “is to hear the story of their patriotism, sacrifice, and love of country in their own words.” “I purposefully seek to document and honor their remembrances and memories without editorial comment,” added Cappetto.
The entire film series and presentations are an opportunity to publicly acknowledge, on local and national levels, the many contributions and sacrifices of the veterans, and to instill in people everywhere the pride and gratitude that the veterans truly deserve.
“My race is against time,” said Cappetto. “There is an urgency about my work and I feel it is important for veterans in Canada to come forward and tell their stories for history’s sake so that future generations will hear and learn from the stories.”
These documentaries are an excellent way to teach young people about history, the sacrifices of war, and the spirit of patriotism. “I am proud to help make this part of every community’s education, and I am dedicated to preserving and celebrating the memories of those who have gone before us,” stated Larry Cappetto.
McCall’s Honoured as Finalist for the 2008 Business of the Year
May 25, 2008
McCall Bros. Funeral Directors was a Finalist for the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year for the category 26 to 75 employee category.
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