Double-Depth Burial Plots in Metro Vancouver & Fraser Valley
A Shared Resting Place for Two in One Plot
A double-depth burial plot (sometimes called an “overlay plot”) is a cemetery property designed to hold two caskets in the same plot, with one burial placed deeper in the ground and the second interred above it later.
This option allows two people — most often spouses or close family members — to share a single plot while reducing land use and overall cost compared to purchasing two separate plots.
What Is a Double-Depth Burial Plot?
Two caskets interred vertically in one plot (one on top of the other)
One gravesite, one marker — both names can appear on the headstone or marker
Cost savings: Generally less expensive than purchasing two single plots side by side
Perpetual care: Ongoing cemetery maintenance is included, as with all plots
Key Features of a Double-Depth Plot
When Families Choose a Double-Depth Plot
Double-depth plots are chosen by families who:
Want to ensure spouses or partners remain together in one space
Prefer a cost-effective alternative to buying multiple single plots
Wish for a shared headstone or marker with both names
Value efficient use of space while maintaining tradition
Pros and Considerations
Availability in the Lower Mainland
Double-depth plots are offered at many cemeteries in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, including:
Private cemeteries (Forest Lawn, Ocean View, Valley View, Victory, Heritage Gardens, Chilliwack)
Municipal cemeteries (Mountain View, Robinson, Fraser, Capilano View, North Vancouver)
Religious cemeteries (Gardens of Gethsemani, St. Peter’s, Chinese Benevolent Association — depending on section availability)
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