Cremation Niches in Metro Vancouver & Fraser Valley
Above-Ground Resting Places for Cremated Remains
What Is a Cremation Niche?
A cremation niche is a small, above-ground compartment designed to hold one or more urns containing cremated remains. Niches are built into columbarium walls, mausoleum structures, or outdoor garden walls.
They provide families with a permanent, dignified resting place for urns, often in a beautifully landscaped or architecturally designed setting.
Key Features of a Cremation Niche
Above-ground compartment for cremated remains
Single, companion, or family niches available (1–4 urns depending on size)
Personalized memorialization with bronze plaques, glass-front displays, or engraved markers
Located in indoor mausoleums or outdoor garden columbaria
Offers permanence compared to scattering ashes without a memorial marker
When Families Choose a Niche
Niches are chosen by families who:
Prefer cremation but still want a permanent memorial site
Want the convenience of above-ground interment rather than in-ground burial
Wish to keep family urns together in companion or family niches
Appreciate the beauty of indoor mausoleum walls or outdoor garden walls for visitation
Pros and Considerations
Availability in the Lower Mainland
Cremation niches are widely available at most cemeteries in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, including:
Forest Lawn, Ocean View, Valley View, Victory Memorial Park, Heritage Gardens, Chilliwack – extensive niche and columbarium options
Gardens of Gethsemani & St. Peter’s (Catholic) – offer Catholic columbaria for cremated remains
Municipal Cemeteries (Mountain View, Robinson, Fraser, North Vancouver, Capilano View) – typically have columbarium walls or niche banks available
Chinese Benevolent Association Cemetery & North Shore Jewish Cemetery – may have limited or culturally specific cremation options
Because cremation is the most common choice in BC today, niches are often in high demand — and popular sections can sell out quickly.
How We Can Help
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