If you already have a loved one interred at the North Vancouver Cemetery, the information on this page will be helpful. If you still have questions, please get in touch.
A memorial adornment, or decoration, is a meaningful item placed on a burial lot to honour and remember a loved one. For the safety and enjoyment of all visitors and staff, only approved memorial adornments are allowed at the North Vancouver Cemetery.
Approved adornments for in-ground burial lots includes:
- Fresh Flowers: Placed directly on the surface of the memorial marker or in an in-ground vase that is purchased from and installed by the City.
- Artificial Flowers: Allowed only in an in-ground vase purchased from and installed by the City.
- Small Potted Plants: Up to two plants in a plastic or biodegradable container that is no larger than 20 centimetres in diameter.
Items not listed are not allowed anywhere in the cemetery and will be respectfully removed. Flowers and plants may also be removed once they are no longer in good condition to help maintain the cemetery’s upkeep and beauty.
For more information on approved memorial adornments, please refer to the Cemetery Lot Adornment Guide or The North Vancouver Cemetery Bylaw, No. 810.
In-Ground Vases
Only in-ground vases purchased directly from the City and installed by cemetery staff are allowed on in-ground burial lots. A maximum of two vases may be installed per lot, where lot sizes allow. For more information on purchasing a vase, please contact the Cemetery Office.
Our online North Vancouver Cemetery map allows you to search for a loved one, then click the results to see the exact location within the Cemetery. You may also find the detailed map of the North Vancouver Cemetery (PDF) helpful.
If you have difficulty with your search, please contact the Cemetery Services Coordinator at 604-983-7351 or cemetery@cnv.org.
Provincial Records
If you're unable to locate your loved one in the North Vancouver cemetery, the BC Archives Genealogy Records Search on the Royal BC Museum website may be helpful in locating information about the deceased.
You can obtain a copy of your loved one's registration records from the British Columbia Vital Statistics Agency. This record will give you the information you need to locate your loved one. Please note that death certificates are not the same as registration records; registration records may contain more information than appears on a certificate.
Some memorial markers may lose their position over time, due to weight and other factors. In this case, a family may wish to have the marker reviewed, reset or levelled, or perhaps replaced.
If you have concerns about a memorial marker, please contact the Cemetery Services Coordinator at 604-983-7351 or cemetery@cnv.org. We will assess the condition of the marker and advise if repairs are possible, and what fees (if any) would be applicable.
Fees for marker adjustment and details of memorial markers are provided in the City of North Vancouver’s
Fees and Charges Bylaw, No. 9000, Schedule G (p. 37-39).