The Town of Qualicum Beach operates the cemetery at 867 Jones Street. The cemetery celebrates all cultures, religions and traditions as we embrace the diversity of our population. Whether you are planning ahead or have recently experienced the loss of a loved one, Town of Qualicum Beach staff can assist in making choices that will meet your needs.
Qualicum Beach Cemetery
Burial Arrangement Options, Plots & Fees
Each full burial plot can accommodate either one full burial with four cremated remains, or six cremated remains.
Full Burial Plot: Resident Fee $825 + GST
Full Burial Plot Non-Resident Fee (as limited in the bylaw): $1,525 + GST
Open/Close (full burial): $1,125 + GST (includes Open/Close $725 and concrete grave liner $400)
Open/Close (cremation): $225 + GST
Please note: if the plot is used for a casket burial in the future, cremation liners will be applied for each cremated remains that precede the casket. The cost of cremation liners is $75 each.
Marker installation: $150 + GST
The marker must be purchased from a professional memorial company and cannot exceed a size of 12” x 20”. Each metal memorial tablet must be attached to a concrete/stone base no less than 4” thick. Two names may be applied on one marker and placed centrally between two plots.
Burials Afterhours: $675 + GST (extra cost to Open/Close)
Afterhours includes:
- Monday to Friday after 3:00 pm.
- Weekends and statutory holidays. In-ground
Cremation Plots & Fees
Each cremation plot can accommodate one cremated remains.
Cremation Plot: Resident Fee $350 + GST for each plot
Cremation Plot: Non-Resident Fee (as limited in the bylaw) $625 + GST for each plot
Open/close: $225 + GST for each plot
Marker installation: $150 + GST
The marker must be purchased from a professional memorial company and cannot exceed a size of 12” x 20”. Each metal memorial tablet must be attached to a concrete/stone base no less than 4” thick. Two names may be applied on one marker and placed centrally between two plots.
Cremation Afterhours $150 + GST (extra cost to Open/Close)
Afterhours includes:
- Monday to Friday after 3:00 pm.
- Weekends and statutory holidays. In-ground
Vase: $65 + GST (purchase and installation)
Columbarium is located near the Cemetery entrance on the north side. A Columbarium Niche can accommodate up to two cremated remains in each niche. The space inside each niche is 11.75” x 11.75” x 13” deep.
Columbarium Niche: Resident $1,300 + GST
Columbarium Niche: Non-Resident (as limited in the bylaw) $1,850 + GST
Costs at Time of Inurnment: Open/close $160 + GST
Marker Install: $265 + GST
Scattering Garden
The Scattering Garden is located in a peaceful forested area of the cemetery. The location hosts a granite memorial pedestal book where memorial plaques can be installed. Fees include the memorial marker and installation. Use of the Scattering Garden is optional.
Scattering Board: Resident $325 + GST
Scattering Board: Non-Resident (as limited in the bylaw) $500 + GST
Care Fund Contribution
A non-refundable Care Fund contribution is included in the cost of a burial plot, cremation, niche, scattering board and marker installation. The Town of Qualicum Beach uses the nonrefundable Care Fund contribution for the maintenance and upkeep of the cemetery.
Cemetery Hours & Contact Information
The cemetery gates are open to visitors seven days a week from 7 am to 3:30 pm (closed on all Statutory Holidays, with the exception of Remembrance Day).
