A permanent symbol of a life beautifully lived
Honour a loved one with an engraved bronze butterfly — a lasting tribute on our memorial wall where families can gather and remember.
$1,600 · includes $1,000 tax receipt
What’s included
An engraved bronze butterfly
Permanently mounted on our memorial wall, available in multiple sizes.
A custom engraved enscription
Your loved one’s name, dates, and a personal message — engraved into the bronze. Layout varies by size.
A $1,000 charitable tax receipt
Issued by the Mennonite Benevolent Society, a registered Canadian charity.
Your butterfly
- Engraved solid bronze
- Custom name, dates, and personal message
- Permanently mounted, multiple sizes available
“The butterfly represents everything we believe about a life fully lived — transformation, beauty, and hope. Each one on our wall is a reminder of a person deeply loved.”
Sujata Connors, CEO
Your donation at work
Part of your purchase is a $1,000 charitable donation to Menno Place, directed to the programs and spaces that matter most.
CHRISTIAN VALUES
Pastoral & spiritual care
Chaplains walking alongside residents and families through every season, and the vision of a vibrant central chapel for worship and community on our campus.
HOME OF CHOICE
Care, comfort & a place called home
Renovating aging spaces and building a new long-term care home with homelike furnishings and welcoming features so every resident truly feels at home.
SERVICE EXCELLENCE
Recreation & quality of life
Over 280 unique programs nurturing the whole person, plus the modern equipment and care innovations that keep our residents living well and with dignity.
PEOPLE & CULTURE
Caregiver training & excellence
Training and equipping our caregivers through dementia education, care model transition, and development — so every resident receives the warmest care possible.
73
Years of compassionate, Christian senior care
700+
Seniors who call Menno Place their home
27,660+
Seniors served on our campus since 1953
160
Seniors and families in end-of-life care each year
What a memorial gift means to a family
From families who’ve walked this journey with us
“When we invest in compassionate care, equipment and skills that keep seniors safe and comfortable, we are demonstrating what it truly means to truly love our neighbours and value every person in every stage of life.”
Gary Schellenberg
Family Member, MBS Board Member, Donor, Friend of Menno Place
“The chaplains exuded such a caring spirit and it made my heart so thankful that our dad was able to be a part of this community for the last 5+ years of his life.”
Ingrid
A family participant in the Menno Place Remembers Memorial & Butterfly Release
Your gift is in good hands
Menno Place has been a trusted steward of donor generosity for over 73 years.
Tax receipts issued
Gifts over $20 generate an official charitable receipt from the Mennonite Benevolent Society, a registered Canadian charity.
Governed since 1953
The Mennonite Benevolent Society has operated Menno Place on principles of faith-based stewardship for over seven decades.
Accreditation Canada exemplary
Accreditation Canada has awarded Menno Place Exemplary Standing — the highest designation available.
FAQ’s
I have questions — who can I speak with?
We’re happy to help. Please email our Advancement team or phone 604.851.3102 and someone will get back to you personally.
How do I choose my butterfly inscription?
After reserving your butterfly, our Advancement team will help with your inscription.
How many brass butterflies are available, and where will mine be located?
There are many butterflies available. Butterflies will be permanently mounted on our memorial wall. We’d love to walk you through the location and details before you purchase. Please email our Advancement team or phone 604.851.3102 and we’ll be happy to help you.
Can I order a butterfly after my loved one has passed?
Yes. A gift or tribute in memory of a former resident is a meaningful way to honour their life and ensure their legacy lives on at Menno Place.
How long does it take from ordering to installation?
From the time your order is complete, your butterfly will be installed within 12–16 weeks. Our Advancement team will be in touch throughout the process and will confirm once your butterfly is ready.
Will I receive a tax receipt?
Yes. Your butterfly purchase includes a charitable tax receipt for $1,000, issued by the Mennonite Benevolent Society, a registered Canadian charity. Your receipt will be emailed or mailed to the address you provide at purchase.
What if I want to make a larger gift or include Menno Place in my estate plans?
We’d love to talk with you about that. Planned gifts and major gifts make a lasting difference to the seniors in our care. Please email our Advancement team or phone 604.851.3102. We’d be honoured to help you find the right fit.
What are my options for giving offline?
If you prefer to give by cheque or through a paper form, you can download our donation form and mail it to us at Menno Place, 32945 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 1K1. Please email our Advancement team or phone 604.851.3102.
Can I give monthly in memory of a loved one?
Yes. The online donation form includes an option to set up a recurring monthly gift. A monthly memorial gift is a beautiful way to extend your loved one’s legacy throughout the year — and it provides ongoing support to the programs and people at Menno Place.
What is the Mennonite Benevolent Society (MBS)?
MBS is the registered Canadian charity that governs and operates Menno Place. Founded in 1953, it is the legal entity that issues tax receipts and oversees the stewardship of all donations made to Menno Place. When you give to Menno Place, your gift flows through MBS.
Purchase a memorial bench today
A memorial bench named in your loved one’s honour, with a custom bronze plaque in our courtyard — a peaceful place to sit and remember.
Above all other things, make love your aim.
1 Corinthians 14:1 (First Nations Version)
Prefer offline giving? Download a donation form
Receipt of and spending of donations is confined to Board approved programs and projects. If, in the opinion of MBS, it should become no longer practical or possible to use this gift for a purpose specified or restricted by the donor (for example, if the program to which it relates is restructured, oversubscribed, or discontinued), MBS will redirect the gift to another purpose where it is most needed, as determined by Board in its discretion.
