The cemetery is located by a conservation area full of wildlife who may eat plants and flowers left graveside. Please bring greenery home to avoid the risk of being destroyed.
Hours
The Cemetery is open to the public daily. A caretaker may be onsite daily from 8:00am to 4:00pm, excluding statutory holidays. Visitors are welcome during the following hours:
- September 7 - April 7: 8:00am to 4:00pm
- April 8 - September 6: 8:00am to 8:00pm
Please note that the gates are locked at closing times, and visitors are responsible for removing their vehicles from the Cemetery prior to closing. Vehicles remaining within the cemetery after hours must be retrieved the next day when the cemetery is once again open.
Location & Directions
1700 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver | view on Google Maps
- Highway 1 Northbound from Ironworkers Memorial Bridge - take Exit 22B, move to the centre lanes before proceeding through the intersection northbound on Lillooet Road past Capilano University until you see the sign for the main Cemetery entrance on your left. Turn just before the sign and continue to the right into the Cemetery.
- Highway 1 Southbound from West Vancouver - take Exit 21 for Mountain Hwy S, turn right onto Mountain Hwy, take the first left onto Keith Road, turn left at the light onto Lillooet Road and continue northbound on Lillooet Road past Capilano University until you see the sign for the main Cemetery entrance on your left. Turn just before the sign and continue to the right into the Cemetery.
Note: the building near the Cemetery sign is First Memorial Services, which is not part of the North Vancouver Cemetery.
Every spring in April, the City undertakes its annual spring cleanup at the North Vancouver Cemetery as part of our seasonal maintenance.
For the safety and enjoyment of all visitors and staff, only approved memorial adornments are allowed at the North Vancouver Cemetery.
Approved Adornments
The following items are approved for placement on in-ground burial lots and will be left in place during the spring cleanup.
- Fresh cut flowers: Placed directly on the surface of the burial lot 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.
- Up to two small potted plants: In a plastic or biodegradable container that is no larger than 8 inches in diameter.
Any items not listed above are not allowed anywhere in the cemetery and will be respectfully removed during this cleanup. Flowers and plants may also be removed once they are no longer in good condition.
Non-perishable items that are removed will be carefully stored at the cemetery office for three months. Visitors are asked to take items they wish to keep before April 1 or visit the cemetery office by July 1 to retrieve them.
This annual refresh helps us keep the cemetery clean, well-manicured and safe for all visitors and staff. Thank you for your cooperation.
For more information on approved memorial adornments, review the Lot Adornment Regulations. For questions, including how to purchase a City-installed in-ground vase, contact the Cemetery Services Coordinator at 604-983-7351 or cemetery@cnv.org.