Pre-planning your final resting place is one of the most thoughtful decisions you can make for your family. In the Lower Mainland, where burial space is becoming more limited and prices continue to rise, securing a cemetery plot in advance offers both peace of mind and financial protection.
Whether you’re considering a traditional burial or cremation, planning ahead ensures your wishes are respected — and your loved ones aren’t left making difficult choices under stress. Here are five key reasons to consider pre-planning your final resting place.
1. Reduce Emotional Stress on Loved Ones
Losing someone is hard enough. Having to make fast decisions about burial plots, cemetery locations, and service details only adds pressure during an already painful time. Pre-planning removes that burden. It allows your family to follow your clearly outlined wishes — instead of wondering what you would have wanted.
By handling the details ahead of time, you give your family space to grieve and honor your memory without added stress.
2. Lock in Today’s Prices
Cemetery plot prices in the Lower Mainland have steadily risen as land becomes more scarce. Pre-planning allows you to lock in current rates — no matter how much they increase in the future.
At Bakerview, we offer interest-free payment plans so you can secure a space now and pay over time. It’s one of the few ways to guarantee affordability in an industry where costs are only moving in one direction.
3. Secure the Space You Want
Many cemeteries in the Lower Mainland are already near capacity. Waiting too long means fewer options — especially if you want a specific section, view, or location near other family members.
Pre-planning gives you the first choice. Whether you prefer a peaceful in-ground plot, a columbarium niche, or a family estate, planning ahead ensures availability and lets you choose the resting place that fits your preferences and traditions.
4. Honor Your Faith or Cultural Traditions
Faith-specific needs often involve particular customs for burial, including orientation, timeline, and ceremony details. Pre-planning gives you time to organize everything in line with your beliefs — rather than rushing during a moment of grief.
At Bakerview, we support Muslim, Orthodox, and other cultural traditions with dedicated cemetery sections and community-informed planning. Pre-planning allows these details to be discussed early, respectfully, and thoroughly.
5. Avoid Future Disagreements
Families sometimes disagree about funeral choices, especially when no one knows what the deceased wanted. Pre-planning avoids confusion or conflict by putting your decisions in writing.
You’re in control — from where you’ll be buried to how your memorial should look. When everything is clearly arranged in advance, there’s no room for misunderstanding.
Why Choose Bakerview
Bakerview Memorial Cemetery offers some of the most affordable pre-planning options in the Lower Mainland, with traditional burial plans starting from $300/month and cremation burials from $99/month (3-year, no-interest plans with deposit). Our grounds are spacious, locally owned, and still growing — which means more options and more flexibility for your family’s future.
Connect with our team to request your personal planning guide and begin the process today.
Published: May 25, 2025
