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Funeral & Cremation Services in Maple Ridge
Affordable, transparent cremation and funeral care for Maple Ridge and the Fraser Valley — available 24/7.
About Alternatives in Maple Ridge
Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services provides affordable, all-inclusive cremation and funeral options for families in Maple Ridge, BC. 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 Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Mission, and communities across the Fraser Valley.
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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 Maple Ridge
A guide to cemeteries in Maple Ridge.
Maple Ridge Cemetery – 21404 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge
Operated by the City of Maple Ridge since the early 1880s, this 11-acre cemetery offers both traditional casket burial and cremation interment. Options include full-depth burial plots, in-ground cremation lots, and columbarium niches in the memorial wall. The cemetery is open to both residents and non-residents, with resident rates available. Grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk; the cemetery office operates Monday to Friday.
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 Maple Ridge
Common questions from families in Maple Ridge and the Fraser Valley.
- How much does a cremation cost in Maple Ridge, 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 Maple Ridge?
- Yes. Alternatives provides a full range of funeral and cremation services to families in Maple Ridge, 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 Maple Ridge?
- 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 Maple Ridge?
- Maple Ridge Cemetery on Dewdney Trunk Road is the city's municipal cemetery, spanning 11 acres since the 1880s. It offers casket burial, cremation plots, and columbarium niches. Our team can help coordinate arrangements.
- What should I do when a death occurs in Maple Ridge?
- 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 Maple Ridge
We serve families across Maple Ridge, from the Town Centre, Port Haney and Port Hammond to Albion, Silver Valley, Thornhill, Webster's Corners and Whonnock. Our office in Aldergrove is about 33 km from Maple Ridge City Hall.
Bringing someone into our care in Maple Ridge
We bring loved ones into our care at any hour from Ridge Meadows Hospital (Fraser Health), from McKenney Creek Hospice, which Fraser Health runs with the Ridge Meadows Hospice Society, and from care homes and private homes in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.
Questions we are asked in Maple Ridge
Where can cremated remains be placed in Maple Ridge?
The City of Maple Ridge owns two cemeteries. Maple Ridge Cemetery, at 21404 Dewdney Trunk Road, has in-ground cremation plots, columbarium niches and The Meadows, a garden where cremated remains are placed permanently. Whonnock Cemetery, at 27292 96 Avenue, has in-ground cremation plots.