Cemeteries

Yes. Most of the cemetery is open to the public. Plots may be purchased and reserved for future use. There is a Jewish segregated area where plots can be purchased through the Sunshine Coast Jewish Burial Society.

No. We do not sell monuments. However, we can refer you to a monument company.

Ashes may be buried in a single cremation plot in the ground or a full burial plot can be purchased and used as a family cremation plot.

Graves are commonly decorated during the time of burial and on holidays or other special occasions. Flowers and decorative items will be removed by SCRD staff when they become unsightly.

Prior to making any improvements to a grave, permission must be obtained by the SCRD.

Yes, however, the original price paid will be refunded less the Care Fund and tax portion.

Yes, the original price of the plot can be applied towards the purchase of another space in the cemetery. The transfer, plus a transfer fee, must be coordinated through the SCRD.

You are purchasing the “interment rights” for that space – the right to place remains in perpetuity (forever). You acquire no other interest or rights in the plot or cemetery. The entire cemetery grounds is the sole property of the SCRD. This is a provincial law and applies to all grave spaces in all cemeteries in BC and in most provinces.

A provincial law stipulates that you own the interment right in perpetuity (forever).

A columbarium is an above ground structure specifically designed to hold urns containing cremated remains.

A niche is an individual compartment in a columbarium.

Two sets of ashes are permitted. However, it is the responsibility of the family and funeral director to ensure that the urns will fit within the niche.

The interior dimensions are 12” deep, 12” wide and 12” high.

There is a risk of condensation entering the niche space. The SCRD strongly recommends the use of a non-biodegradable container for all cremated remains placed in the niches. Your local funeral provider will have a selection of cremation urns available for purchase.

These niches are designed with a security system to discourage and prevent unauthorized entry.

The SCRD may limit sales to two niches per person. Niches cannot be resold privately, only transferred to family members. The transfer, plus a transfer fee, must be coordinated through the SCRD.

Yes, however, the original price paid will be refunded less the Care Fund and tax portion.

Yes, the original price of a niche can be applied towards the purchase of another space in the cemetery. The transfer, plus a transfer fee, must be coordinated through the SCRD.

You are purchasing the “interment rights” for that space – the right to place cremated remains inside in perpetuity. You acquire no other interest or rights in the niche, columbaria or cemetery. The entire structure remains the sole property of the SCRD. This is a provincial law and applies to all grave space in all cemeteries in BC and in most provinces.

Provincial laws stipulates that you own the interment right in perpetuity (forever).

Inscriptions will be sandblasted to the front of the niche spaces. They will all have a consistent design and must be ordered through the SCRD. Consistency in design for the columbarium is important. Contact the Parks Division at the SCRD for information and pricing.

A vase or photo is not an available option as these items are easily vandalized. Other forms of decoration, such as taping or gluing items to the niche front are not permitted. These items will be removed by SCRD staff.

Fresh flowers can be placed on the bottom ledge of the columbaria, flowers will be removed by SCRD staff when they start to dry.