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Funeral & Cremation Services in North Vancouver
Affordable, transparent cremation and funeral care for North Vancouver and the North Shore — available 24/7.
About Alternatives in North Vancouver
Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services provides affordable, all-inclusive cremation and funeral options for families in North Vancouver, BC and across the North Shore. 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 North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Vancouver, 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 North Vancouver
A guide to cemeteries on the North Shore, each offering a serene and respectful environment.
North Vancouver Cemetery – 1700 Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver
The North Vancouver Cemetery has served North Shore residents since 1907 and spans approximately 22 acres at the north end of Lillooet Road, nestled in a tranquil, naturally wooded setting backed by the North Shore mountains. The cemetery offers traditional full burial lots, in-ground cremation lots, and above-ground columbaria niches. Open daily for visitation.
Municipal CemeteryBoal Chapel and Memorial Gardens – 1505 Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver
Situated on 5.5 beautifully landscaped acres at the foot of the North Shore Mountains, Boal Chapel and Memorial Gardens is dedicated specifically to cremation memorialization. The grounds feature water features, lakes, gazebos, a rose garden, and a forest grove. The Crystal Mausoleum provides above-ground niche options. This facility does not offer traditional casket burial — it is exclusively for cremated remains. Part of the North Vancouver community since 1961.
Private 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 North Vancouver
Common questions from families on the North Shore.
- How much does a cremation cost in North Vancouver, 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 North Vancouver?
- Yes. Alternatives provides a full range of funeral and cremation services to families in North Vancouver, 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 North Vancouver?
- 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 North Vancouver?
- North Vancouver has two cemeteries: the municipal North Vancouver Cemetery (est. 1907, 22 acres) and Boal Chapel and Memorial Gardens, a private cremation-only memorial park. Our team can help coordinate arrangements at either location.
- What should I do when a death occurs in North Vancouver?
- 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 North Vancouver
We serve families across the North Shore, in both the City and the District of North Vancouver, from Lonsdale and Lower Lonsdale to Lynn Valley, Deep Cove and Capilano. Our office in Aldergrove is about 63 km from North Vancouver City Hall, so North Shore families usually arrange everything with us by phone or online.
Bringing someone into our care in North Vancouver
On the North Shore we bring loved ones into our care at any hour from Lions Gate Hospital (Vancouver Coastal Health), North Shore Hospice, care homes and private homes.
Questions we are asked in North Vancouver
Is there a cemetery on the North Shore for an urn?
North Vancouver Cemetery on Lillooet Road, owned by the City of North Vancouver, has served North Shore residents since 1907 and has columbarium niches for urns.