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Funeral & Cremation Services in Coquitlam
Affordable, transparent cremation and funeral care for Coquitlam and the Tri-Cities — available 24/7.
About Alternatives in Coquitlam
Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services provides affordable, all-inclusive cremation and funeral options for families in Coquitlam, BC and the Tri-Cities. Founded in 1992, Alternatives is a Canadian-owned provider committed to transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Our Simple Cremation service starts at $1,999.65 and includes transportation, the cremation process, and a basic urn. We also offer Celebration of Life gatherings, Witness Cremation, full funeral services, and green burial options. Our licensed funeral directors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, serving families in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Burnaby, and communities across Metro Vancouver.
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We're here to help, every step of the way. Whether you're planning ahead or need immediate assistance, our team is available to guide you with care, understanding, and attention to detail.
Local Cemeteries in Coquitlam
A guide to cemeteries in Coquitlam.
Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery – 621 Robinson St, Coquitlam
Owned and operated by the City of Coquitlam, Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery is open to both residents and non-residents. Traditional casket burial uses pre-installed double-depth lawn crypts. Cremation options include in-ground plots, cremation wall niches, memorial wall plaques, and estate trees. The City is developing green burial options. Open daily from dawn to dusk, with the office open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Municipal CemeteryOur Licensed Funeral Directors
At Alternatives, our team is committed to guiding and supporting families with genuine compassion every step of the way.
Andre Carelse
Director of Family Care
Amanda Hanscom
Apprentice Funeral Director
Ännika Anderson de Ángel
Licensed Funeral Director
Carolyn Cizmok
Licensed Funeral Director
Gaymond Wong
Licensed Funeral Director
Jesús Angel Hernandez
Apprentice Funeral Director
Kristi Olson
Licensed Funeral Director
Lisa Hodgkinson
Licensed Funeral Director
Frequently Asked Questions About Funeral Services in Coquitlam
Common questions from families in the Tri-Cities and Metro Vancouver.
- How much does a cremation cost in Coquitlam, BC?
- Our Simple Cremation service is priced at $1,999.65, all-inclusive with taxes. This covers transportation of the deceased into our care, the cremation process, all required documentation, and a basic urn. There are no hidden fees.
- Do you offer funeral services in Coquitlam?
- Yes. Alternatives provides a full range of funeral and cremation services to families in Coquitlam, including Simple Cremation, Witness Cremation, Celebration of Life ceremonies, traditional funeral services, and graveside and green burial.
- Can I plan a funeral or cremation in advance in Coquitlam?
- Absolutely. Pre-planning locks in today's pricing and relieves your family of difficult decisions during a time of grief. Contact us at (604) 857-5779 or start arranging online.
- What cemeteries are available in Coquitlam?
- Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery is Coquitlam's municipal cemetery, offering casket burial, cremation plots, columbarium niches, memorial wall plaques, and estate trees. Green burial options are also being developed. Our team can help coordinate arrangements.
- What should I do when a death occurs in Coquitlam?
- Call us at (604) 857-5779 any time, day or night. We will arrange transportation and guide you through the next steps. Visit our A Death Has Occurred resource page for a detailed overview.
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Serving Coquitlam
We serve families across Coquitlam, from Maillardville, Austin Heights and Burquitlam to City Centre, Westwood Plateau and Burke Mountain. Our office in Aldergrove is about 44 km from Coquitlam City Hall.
Bringing someone into our care in Coquitlam
For Coquitlam families we come at any hour to Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody (both Fraser Health), Crossroads Hospice, and care homes and private homes across the city.
Questions we are asked in Coquitlam
What does Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery offer for cremated remains?
The City of Coquitlam's Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery, on Robinson Street, has in-ground plots, columbarium niches, family cremation estates and a scattering garden. Non-residents can use it at non-resident rates, and cemetery staff are present whenever ashes are scattered in the garden.