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Vancouver Memorial Services and Crematorium has provided funeral, cremation and burial services in Vancouver, British Columbia, for more than 100 years. Vancouver is a melting pot, and in our decades of service, we have cared for families all backgrounds, cultures and religions.

A welcoming chapel and on-site crematorium

Chapel at Vancouver Memorial Services and Crematorium Our cozy non-denominational chapel seats 50 guests in traditional wooden pews. The funeral home team is well-versed in a wide variety of funeral customs and rites and is committed to honouring your family's personal preferences and traditions.

Cremation is important in certain religions and cultures, and more and more people are choosing cremation over more traditional burial options, but most people aren’t familiar with all of their choices when it comes to cremation. You may choose a direct cremation without a funeral or memorial service of any kind; a funeral with the body present, followed by cremation; or a cremation followed by a cemetery service or a celebration of life.

In response to the evolving needs of families, we offer an on-site crematorium with a cremation viewing area. This crematorium provides the peace of mind of knowing that your loved one never leaves our care.

Let’s celebrate life

Every person's life deserves to be celebrated in a unique way. Our imaginative team excels at planning one-of-a-kind tributes that celebrate a person's passions, personality and individuality. We take all of the things that made a person special, such as a lifelong hobby, favourite colour or treasured poem, and string them together to create an unforgettable memorial.

Imagine transforming our chapel into an art gallery with her paintings on our walls. Envision a motorcycle processional with his beloved bike leading the way. There are as many ways to celebrate a life as there are stars in the sky. If you provide the inspiration, we'll take care of the rest.

Leave the cooking to us, too. Our professional catering service can handle anything from light appetizers and refreshments to a formal dinner with waiter service.

The cemetery

The cemetery at Vancouver Memorial Services and Crematorium is a beautiful place.

Columbarium at Vancouver Memorial Services and Crematorium As you wander the cemetery grounds, you'll find many choices for memorializing cremated remains, including a Japanese niche wall, outdoor niche walls and the rose garden scattering area. Indoor columbaria have beautiful glass front-niches that can be personalized with photographs, flowers, mementos and keepsakes for a unique and lasting memorial.

Choosing a final resting spot can be a difficult and emotional decision. Our cemetery team will guide you through all the cemetery property options available and answer any questions you may have.

Contact us

Please call us for any reason. We promise to be here for you day or night.

History

Vancouver Memorial Services and Crematorium was established in 1912. It was the first crematorium built in Western Canada. The Vancouver Cremation Society constructed the facility within Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver’s oldest cemetery, located at the corner of 41st Avenue and Fraser.

The crematorium was initially painted bright pink. Thanks to its art deco design and tradition of service to the community, the building was designated a Heritage Building in 1991.

After changing hands several times, the Vancouver crematorium was sold to the Simpson family in 1916, who operated it for more than 60 years. In the mid-1980s, the Simpsons sold the business. Today, Vancouver Memorial Services and Crematorium is a member of the Dignity Memorial® family.

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Amenities

Location

Mountain views
Chapel
Cemetery spaces available
Custom headstones and markers
On-site cemetery

Cremation

Private viewing before cremation
Cremation options
Cremation niches
Option for mail delivery of ashes
Sent through postal mail service, signature required. Expect delays in Canada due to Covid-19 restrictions on mail requiring a signature.

Service

Catered events
Event planning
Services available to support planning events
Arrangements by phone and email
complete funeral planning without needing a funeral home visit
Popular funeral music selections
In-home visitations
services available to coordinate visitation or viewing at a private residence
Cemetery flower arrangement delivery

Other

100% Service Guarantee
Livestreaming of services
Incense burning

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Filing for death certificates
Securing burial permits
Helping with insurance claims
Giving guidance on Social Security survivors benefits

Every detail remembered

100% SERVICE GUARANTEE
If for some reason you’re dissatisfied with any aspect of your service, we’ll refund that portion of the service.
LIFETIME FLEXIBILITY
If you want to make changes to a prepaid plan, we are always available to discuss your options.
RELOCATION PROTECTION
Our prepaid plans are transferable to any of the qualifying Dignity Memorial providers in North America.