Buy a Cemetery Plot at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery
A Sacred Catholic Resting Place in New Westminster
St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery is located at 150 Richmond Street, New Westminster, BC, directly beside Fraser Cemetery. It is operated by the Archdiocese of Vancouver and has been serving Catholic families in the Lower Mainland for generations.
With its hillside location overlooking the Fraser River, St. Peter’s provides a peaceful and faith-filled environment for remembrance. The grounds include landscaped gardens, mature trees, and traditional Catholic monuments that reflect the Church’s teaching on eternal life and resurrection.
All interment rights at St. Peter’s are managed by the Archdiocese. Because it is a Catholic cemetery, plots are sold directly through Church administration. There is no private resale market for St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery.
About St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery
Plot & Interment Options
St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery offers a range of interment property types, all in accordance with Catholic tradition:
Plot availability depends on section capacity and Archdiocesan regulations.
Chapel & Funeral Services
St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery does not operate its own chapel on site, but many families hold funeral Masses or services at their local parish church before proceeding to the cemetery for committal.
The grounds provide a sacred setting for graveside services, often accompanied by Catholic prayers and rites conducted by a priest or deacon.
Why Choose St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery & How We Help
We help families by:
Explaining the Archdiocese’s process for securing interment rights at St. Peter’s
Clarifying Catholic burial and cremation rules, so families know what to expect
Guiding you step by step, so arrangements are made smoothly and respectfully
Families choose St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery for its faith-based mission, historic grounds, and riverside setting. It provides Catholic families with assurance that their loved ones will be interred in accordance with the Church’s teachings and traditions.
If you are interested in purchasing a cemetery plot at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, please complete our short questionnaire on the Buy a Cemetery Plot page. That page also provides a clear outline of the Archdiocese’s process so you know exactly what to expect.