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<span class="spotlight-text">COLT 2026  ·  Cowichan Life Cyclers Sponsor Spotlight</span>

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<h1>First Memorial Funeral Services Duncan</h1>

<p class="tagline">Serving Duncan Families with Dignity and Respect</p>

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<h2>A Gold Sponsor of the Cowichan Life Cyclers</h2>

<p>The Cycle of Life Tour is one of Vancouver Island's most meaningful community fundraising events — a two-day, 200-kilometre ride where every kilometre translates directly into support for hospice care. Each year, the Cowichan Life Cyclers join riders from across the island to raise funds that stay right here in the Cowichan region, ensuring that families facing the end of life have access to compassionate, dignified care when they need it most.</p>

<p>First Memorial Funeral Services has chosen to be part of that effort. By joining us as a Gold Sponsor, they are contributing to a fundraising initiative where every dollar raised goes directly to hospice care in the Cowichan region.</p>

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<div class="section"><h2 class="sh">A Welcoming Space in the Heart of Duncan</h2><p>First Memorial Funeral Services in Duncan occupies a special place in our community — both literally and in spirit. Operating out of the original St. Edward's Catholic Church building, a heritage structure built in the early 1900s with vaulted ceilings and stained-glass windows, First Memorial has created a welcoming, accessible space for families navigating one of life's most significant moments.</p><p>The chapel accommodates approximately 100 guests, with additional overflow capacity as needed. The reception hall welcomes up to 75 guests for a catered gathering. Both spaces are fully wheelchair accessible, and the location — situated near Duncan's main road with ample parking — is conveniently close to many of the Valley's cemeteries and churches.</p></div>

<div class="section"><h2 class="sh">A Wide Range of Services, One Dedicated Team</h2><p>First Memorial Funeral Services offers a thoughtful range of options to meet the diverse needs of the families they serve. Whether a family is planning a full funeral ceremony, a quiet graveside service, an informal reception, or a basic cremation, the First Memorial team in Duncan approaches every arrangement with courtesy, professionalism, and genuine respect.</p><p>They also offer pre-need planning services — an opportunity for individuals and families to make arrangements in advance, with clarity and peace of mind. It is a practical, compassionate offering that reduces the burden on loved ones at a difficult time.</p></div>

<span class="cta-lbl">Connect with First Memorial Funeral Services Duncan:</span>

<a href="https://www.dignitymemorial.com" class="cta-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dignitymemorial.com</a>

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<strong>Thank you, First Memorial Funeral Services Duncan, for supporting the Cowichan Life Cyclers —</strong> <em>because every kilometre counts.</em>

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