Single Burial Plots in Metro Vancouver & Fraser Valley
The Most Traditional Option for a Final Resting Place
What Is a Single Burial Plot?
A single burial plot is the most common and traditional type of cemetery property. It is designed to hold one casket burial and may also accommodate one or more urns for cremated remains, depending on cemetery rules.
When you purchase a single plot, you are buying the interment rights — the right to use that space for burial — rather than the land itself.
Key Features of a Single Burial Plot
One casket burial per plot (sometimes with space for cremation urns as well)
Headstone or marker placement (flat markers in lawn-style cemeteries, upright monuments in others)
Perpetual care: Most cemeteries include ongoing maintenance of the grounds in the purchase
Size: Typically 3 ft. wide x 8 ft. long, though dimensions vary slightly by cemetery
When Families Choose a Single Plot
Single burial plots are chosen by families who:
Want a traditional, individual resting place
Prefer to keep burials separate rather than shared
Are planning for one person only, without additional interments
Wish to add a personal memorial headstone or marker at the gravesite
Pros and Considerations
Single burial plots are offered at nearly every major cemetery 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, North Shore Jewish, Chinese Benevolent Association)
👉 Depending on the cemetery, you may purchase a new plot directly or, in private cemeteries, a resale plot from a current owner.
Availability in the Lower Mainland
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