Buy a Cemetery Plot at Capilano View Cemetery
A Historic Resting Place Overlooking Burrard Inlet
About Capilano View Cemetery
Capilano View Cemetery is a municipally owned cemetery located at 1490 3rd Street, West Vancouver, BC. Established in 1922, it has served as the only cemetery in the District of West Vancouver for more than a century.
The cemetery sits on a hillside with views of Burrard Inlet, Stanley Park, and the North Shore mountains, offering families a peaceful and scenic environment for remembrance. With its history and beautiful setting, Capilano View is one of the North Shore’s most recognized resting places.
As a district-operated cemetery, plots are sold directly by the municipality. There is no private resale market for Capilano View Cemetery.
Plot & Interment Options
Capilano View Cemetery offers a selection of interment types, managed by the District of West Vancouver:
Chapel & Funeral Services
Plot availability is limited, and all property is purchased directly through the municipality based on their current fee schedule and regulations.
Capilano View Cemetery does not operate an on-site funeral home or chapel. Families typically work with a local funeral home in West Vancouver or the North Shore to arrange services, then proceed to the cemetery for burial or interment.
The cemetery provides a dignified outdoor setting for graveside or committal services, with space for floral tributes, seating, and family gatherings at the gravesite.
Why Choose Capilano View Cemetery & How We Help
Families choose Capilano View Cemetery for its historic significance, peaceful hillside setting, and sweeping views of Vancouver’s natural landscape. As a municipally operated cemetery, it is maintained with consistent standards and public accountability.
We help families by:
Explaining the District’s purchase process for plots and interments at Capilano View
Clarifying options for burial, cremation, and memorialization
Guiding you step by step so you understand fees, rules, and procedures before making decisions
If you are interested in purchasing a cemetery plot at Capilano View Cemetery, please fill out our short questionnaire on the Buy a Cemetery Plot page. That page also provides a clear overview of the District’s process so you know what to expect.