Most cemeteries in the Lower Mainland were established decades ago. While many remain beautiful and well-maintained, the truth is they’re reaching capacity — and that limits the options available for families today.
Newer cemeteries, on the other hand, offer more than just space. They provide flexibility, modern amenities, and the ability to plan for future generations. If you’re considering a burial plot or cremation niche, here’s why choosing a newer cemetery might be the better choice for your family.
More Space for Family and Community
Older cemeteries often only have single plots remaining, scattered across different sections. This makes it difficult for families to stay together — especially if you’re hoping to create a family estate or be buried near loved ones.
Newer cemeteries are intentionally designed with family legacies in mind. They offer the ability to reserve multiple plots side by side, or even create custom family sections that reflect your unique story and values.
Modern Infrastructure and Accessibility
A newer cemetery is built with today’s needs in mind. This includes better parking, smoother paths for accessibility, shaded seating areas, and clear signage for navigation.
For older family members visiting regularly, or for large groups attending a service, this can make a major difference in comfort and experience.
Faith-Respectful Design
Newer cemeteries are often more culturally inclusive. Many are created with input from local communities to ensure burial traditions are properly honoured — including direction of burial, washing areas, and timelines that match faith requirements.
This can be especially important for Muslim, Christian Orthodox, or other communities with specific burial customs that older, general cemeteries weren’t built to accommodate.
Easier Pre-Planning and Documentation
Newer cemeteries are typically equipped to support modern pre-planning. Their teams are often trained to walk families through each step of the process: selecting a space, planning a ceremony, arranging interment services, and documenting every choice in a clear, organized way.
This gives you control over your wishes — and saves your family from making tough decisions later under stress.
Transparent Pricing and Flexible Payment Plans
Some of the region’s oldest cemeteries come with the highest price tags — often without the benefit of choice or flexibility. Newer cemeteries recognize the changing needs of families today, especially when it comes to affordability.
When you’re comparing cemeteries, look at what your investment actually gets you: Is there space to grow? Options to customize? Respect for your faith? A clean and peaceful environment?
Why Choose Bakerview
Bakerview Memorial Cemetery is the newest large-format cemetery in the Lower Mainland — created to offer exactly the things older cemeteries can’t.
We have space for families, not just individuals. We support cultural and faith-based needs with purpose-built sections. And we offer clear, affordable payment plans starting at just $300/month for traditional burial and $99/month for cremation burials — all interest-free over 3 years.
Explore your options. A newer cemetery might offer more peace of mind than you think
Published: June 24, 2025
