Mausoleum Crypts in Metro Vancouver & Fraser Valley
Above-Ground Entombment with Dignity and Permanence
What Is a Mausoleum Crypt?
A mausoleum crypt is an above-ground resting place for casket burials. Instead of being buried in the earth, the casket is placed inside a sealed crypt, either indoors or outdoors, within a mausoleum building or structure.
Mausoleums have been used for centuries as a dignified alternative to in-ground burial, offering families permanence, protection, and an elegant memorial setting.
Key Features of a Mausoleum Crypt
Above-ground entombment within a mausoleum building
Single, double, or family crypts available depending on the cemetery
Personalized memorialization with engraved nameplates, bronze markers, or inscriptions
Climate protection: Crypts are sealed, protecting the casket from soil and ground conditions
Indoor or outdoor options depending on the cemetery’s design
When Families Choose a Mausoleum Crypt
Prefer an above-ground alternative to traditional in-ground burial
Value the clean, elegant environment of indoor mausoleums for visitation
Wish for a family crypt that can hold multiple loved ones together
Are influenced by cultural or religious traditions that favor entombment
Mausoleum crypts are chosen by families who:
Pros and Considerations
Mausoleum crypts are available at several major cemeteries, including:
Ocean View Burial Park (Burnaby) – indoor mausoleum crypts and outdoor options
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Burnaby) – large mausoleum facilities with single and double crypts
Valley View Funeral Home & Cemetery (Surrey) – mausoleum buildings with crypts and niches
Victory Memorial Park (South Surrey / White Rock) – mausoleum entombment options
Gardens of Gethsemani (Surrey) – Catholic mausoleum crypts in accordance with Church traditions
👉 Municipal cemeteries (Mountain View, Robinson, Capilano View, Fraser, North Vancouver) generally do not offer mausoleum crypts, as they focus on in-ground burials and cremation interments.
Availability in the Lower Mainland
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