Side-by-Side Burial Plots in Metro Vancouver & Fraser Valley
Adjacent Resting Places for Loved Ones
What Is a Side-by-Side Burial Plot?
located next to each other. Each person has their own separate plot, but they are placed directly beside one another.
This option allows couples, spouses, or family members to remain connected in the same section of a cemetery while still having individual gravesites.
Key Features of a Side-by-Side Plot
Two or more adjacent single plots purchased together
Separate casket burials, each in its own grave
Individual headstones or a shared companion monument with both names
Flexibility: Families can purchase multiple plots in a row to keep several loved ones together
When Families Choose a Green Burial Plot
Want to ensure partners or family members rest beside one another
Prefer individual burials rather than sharing a double-depth plot
Wish to have separate markers or larger memorials that span two or more plots
Are planning ahead to secure multiple adjacent plots for future use
Side-by-side plots are chosen by families who:
Pros and Considerations
Availability in the Lower Mainland
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 — where traditions allow)
👉 Because side-by-side plots require adjacent spaces, availability may be limited in high-demand sections. Families sometimes look to resale markets to secure multiple plots together.
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