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Locally owned and deeply committed to the community, Bakerview Memorial Cemetery is prepared to care for your loved ones with compassion and professionalism. We offer a natural, serene setting with abundant burial spaces for your loved ones to rest for generations. Our knowledgeable staff expertly accommodate all religions and traditions, ensuring every detail is handled with care. With affordable options and comprehensive pre-planning services available, Bakerview is the premier choice in the Lower Mainland for you and your family.

Scattering ashes may take away your opportunity to grieve and heal, and the psychological consequences can be severe. You lose your chance to establish a family legacy and step into legal gray areas where you risk being fined. Also, there are severe adverse environmental impacts of spreading cremated remains without proper management, such as water and soil contamination.

In the lower mainland, if you pre-book or pre-purchase a burial plot, you can avoid the risk of failing to find an appropriate resting place for your loved one. Otherwise, you may have to look for a cemetery tirelessly for days, pay an exorbitant amount, and still not get the opportunity to arrange a perfect burial for them. You may even have to resort to burying them in resold plots or giving up exclusive rights to the plot.

Most people have to resort to Vancouver’s cremation services over burial. Affordability, urban environment, flexibility, and environmental benefits are the main factors behind their choices. However, burial provides a permanent resting place for your loved ones, helps observe cultural and religious traditions, and helps establish a family legacy. Your choice should consider which of these factors you prioritize the most.

Greater Vancouver's cemeteries are facing a greater demand for burial plots due to rapid population growth, urbanization, and inefficient use of burial spaces. The lower mainland’s poor land management and planning have also left little to no space for cemeteries to expand. Cemeteries have also begun to focus more on profit, amplifying the shortage even more.

Perennial flowers that are hardy and don’t overrun or grow too tall are ideal for planting at gravesites. Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, Blazing Star, Stonecrop, and Catmint are ideal choices. Annual flowers such as Forget-me-not, Sea Lavender, and Marigold carry emotional significance. If there’s lots of shade, planting Coral Bells, Bleeding Heart, Hosta, or Daylilies is a good idea. However, you should always check cemetery regulations about planting, as at Bakerview we only allow plants in approved vases.

Faith plays a central role in life, death, and the way families honour loved ones. Dedicated faith-based burial sections ensure traditions are respected, offering comfort and community. From Muslim burials aligned toward Mecca to Christian and Orthodox sections emphasizing unity and resurrection, these spaces preserve cultural and religious legacies. Choosing a final resting place that reflects one’s beliefs provides peace of mind and strengthens connections across generations.

According to religious guidelines, Christians are permitted to visit cemeteries, whereas Muslims are actively encouraged to do so. Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddhists are not keen to visit a grave but are permitted to. Jews are discouraged from visiting graves as it may take their focus away from life and God. In Canada, any people from any religion can visit most cemeteries and crematoriums of any faith.

Finding a cemetery that respects Muslim burial traditions while offering dedicated space can be challenging. Family legacies are central in Muslim culture, emphasizing unity and shared heritage. The Crescent Section provides a serene, faith-based resting place with graves oriented toward Mecca. Ensuring space for families and communities preserves traditions and offers peace of mind for future generations.