While our initial data for the mountain view cemetery came from goverment sources, we have also found mention of the mountain view cemetery elsewhere. In 1888 the osburn family donated the three acre cemetery to the city of beaumont. Spaces available for burials and cremations city of vancouver. The second world war burials are located in a veterans plot or are scattered in other parts of the cemetery.
Vancouver s only cemetery is located west of fraser st, between 31st ave and 43rd ave. Mountain view cemetery, north cowichan, british columbia. The mountain view cemetery restoration project makes connections what started out as a restoration project has led to the discovery of people and stories long forgotten. Vancouver, bc v5w 2z3 view a map external website, opens in new tab. If you are searching for someone within this time frame you can phone the cemetery office directly at 604. The sexton, whose office is located at 440 normal avenue in the cemetery, can provide more detailed information. Mountain view cemetery, trail, kootenay boundary, british. This names of people who do not meet this criteria have been substituted with a unique cemetery identification number. Options for burials and the interment of cremated remains. Caradoc evans the first interment at mountain view cemetery in february 1887. Mountain view cemetery is the only cemetery in the city of vancouver, british columbia. Around mountain view cemetery 4km running route near. Location 5455 fraser st vancouver, bc v5w 2z3 view a map. The interactive map below illustrates an overview of the mountain view cemetery showing features such as vegetation, cemetery buildings, limits.
Our distance measurements begin at a specific point at the mountain view cemetery. Mountain view cemetery preservation guidelines cemeteries. Each map is an enlarged pictorial of the main map and they are downloadable by clicking on the respective dropdown. Most of the grounds are shaded by palm, pine, and olive trees. For more specific guidelines please see ashland historic cemeteries preservation plan. Please make sure that the plot information is displayed on the plot section of the memorial. Vancouvers only cemetery is located west of fraser st, between 31st ave and 43rd ave. For information on mountain view cemetery and other interments, contact their office through the link on the left. The on site cemetery office is open monday to friday from 8. Get the billiongraves app now and help collect images for this cemetery.
Records images cemetery page showing maps, records, and images of headstones in the mountain view cemetery, vancouver, greater vancouver, british columbia, canada billiongraves cemetery and images. And the cost of purchasing a plot at mountain view was not disclosed. Mountain view cemetery, vancouver, canada tourist information. Click here for a map of mountain view cemetery blocks. It is owned and operated by the city of vancouver and occupies 106 acres 0. Vancouver reclaims unused graves at cityrun mountain view. Mountain view cemetery is the oldest cemetery in the city of vancouver, british columbia. Mountain view cemetery, vancouver, bc burial records.
Pdf maps of the various sections and a pdf database current through march 2018 on the city. Vancouver mayors there are 14 mayors buried in the cemetery, near caradoc evans lies mayor cope who passed. Mountain view is also home of the brady chapel a state historic register memorial built to honor the late governor and u. Map of vancouver and burnaby showing four cemeteries mentioned. Vancouver reclaims unused graves at cityrun mountain view cemetery. Newalls, a new marker was supplied so the original can be preserved.
This makes mountain view cemetery the oldest municipal cemetery in the oregon territory. Mountain view cemetery vancouver, british columbia atlas. All data in this thirdparty database was obtained from the sources website. Mountain view cemetery in vancouver, british columbia. Mountain view cemetery, masonic section photo index. To do this use the edit function on the memorial page.
Owned and operated by the city of vancouver since 1887, mountain view is made up of 106 acres of land with approximately 92,000 grave sites almost 150,000 interred remains. Cemetery map mountain view funeral home and cemetery. Owned and operated by the city of vancouver since 1886 and is vancouvers only. I thought you might like to see a cemetery for mountain view cemetery i found on. It is a place of remembrance and celebration of lives. Burial index mountain view cemetery city of vancouver. It was established in 1863 by a group of east bay pioneers under the california rural cemetery act of 1859. Vancouver, greater vancouver regional district, british columbia, canada show map. Cremation only graves that border the masonic section are listed under the facing plot number. The mountain view cemetery association was organized in.
The mountain view cemetery restoration project makes. Cemetery records of persons buried in mountain view cemetery, north cowichan, british columbia, compiled by north cowichan genealogical volunteers, surnames gm. Records images cemetery page showing maps, records, and images of headstones in the mountain view cemetery, trail, kootenay boundary, british columbia, canada billiongraves cemetery and images. Apr 07, 2020 vancouver s only cemetery is located west of fraser st, between 31st ave and 43rd ave.
The original marker was in bad shape so with the generosity of j. Crematorium, mountain view cemetery city of vancouver. Item is a copy of a portion of a map, which has been annotated to show pathways which are proposed to be converted to grave sites at mountain view cemetery, blocks 16, ranges 15. It is currently an active cemetery for the town of trail and surrounding community. For such a large, bustling city, it seems strange that there is only one cemetery for its citizens made up of 106 acres of wide, scenic vistas, mountain view has approximately 92,000 graves and. Crematorium, mountain view cemetery city of vancouver archives. Mountain view funeral home and cemetery, has tranquil surroundings nestled behind a beautiful waterfall. Mountain view cemetery, vancouver, greater vancouver.
Whether outdoors surrounded by the tranquility of nature, or in a comfortable. In central vancouver there is a large cemetery in the area of little mountain. Mountain view cemetery in trail, british columbia find a. Vancouver, british columbia, mountain view cemetery index, 18872007 note. Mountain view cemetery is owned and managed by the municipality of north cowichan. This 14acre cemetery is located at 6493 somenos road the corner of drinkwater road and somenos rd. Vancouver s only cemetery, mountain view cemetery is located at 5455 fraser st between 31st and 43rd avenues. Mountain view cemetery, vancouver, chinese section. Vancouver, british columbia, mountain view cemetery. Mountain view is made up of 106 acres of land with approximately 92,000 grave sites and 145,000 interred remains.
Mountain view memorial gardens in calgary, alberta find a. History mountain view cemetery was founded by the methodist church in 1878. The original old trail cemetery was established with the city in the late 1800s and was located in the tadanac region on aldridge avenue. Mountain view cemetery is 110 years old and is the final resting place of over 20,000 of the areas residents with plots dating to the 1800s. Vancouvers only cemetery, mountain view cemetery is located at 5455 fraser st between 31st and 43rd avenues. Mountain view memorial gardens in calgary, alberta find. The mountain view cemetery is located on a gently sloping hillside and is maintained by the city of trail. It is owned and operated by the city of vancouver and occupies 0.
Mountain view cemetery oakland, california wikipedia. Item is a map of a portion of mountain view cemetery showing existing graves, as well as locations of proposed additional. The original old trail cemetery was established with the city in the late 1800s and was located in. Property maps cemetery plot location property maps cemetery plot location this gallery will allow you to view the mountain view cemetery property. This names of people who do not meet this criteria have been substituted with a. Plot cemetery using map plot memorial using map plot location using map. Digital object master rights area digital object reference rights area. Opened in 1886, it is located west of fraser street between 31st and 43rd avenues. Please call or email us for complete information, additional listings or to arrange an appointment to view cemetery property.
The mountain view cemetery is a 226acre 91 ha rural cemetery in oakland, alameda county, california. In saying that, he admits that in the north american cemetery business there are about 20 cemeteries in metro vancouver alone, with a mix of private. Mountain view cemetery vancouver, british columbia. Today, there are endless choices in the way you memorialize your loved one. The point we use is located at these gps coordinates latitude. Mountain view cemetery is owned by the city of vancouver. The location of mountain view cemetery is marked on an interactive map. Property maps cemetery plot location mountain view.
Strong coastal artillery and antiaircraft defences were installed in the area. Mountain view memorial gardens is a private cemetery operated by arbor memorial. Mountain view cemetery in vancouver, british columbia find a. Mountain view cemetery in oregon city, oregon find a grave. Click on the plot numbers to view pictures and interment details. Mountain view cemetery has spaces for casket burial which also allow for the interment of cremated remains as well as options solely for cremated remains. There is a mausoleum located at the rear of the cemetery. Jan 20, 2012 in central vancouver there is a large cemetery in the area of little mountain. Search our obituaries mountain view memorial gardens. Access to memory open information management toolkit. Mountain view cemetery vancouver, vancouver, british columbia. The cemetery s central location and spectacular views make it a unique place to honour. Typically we have little information to start with, but we try to add detail as we continue our research. In saying that, he admits that in the north american cemetery business there are about 20 cemeteries in metro vancouver alone, with a mix of private and public ownership, mountain view is.
Mountain view cemetery, vancouver, british columbia. For complete information, additional listings and or to arrange an appointment to view cemetery property call allan hutty 510 5523151 or email allan. No mountain view memorial park obits are listed at this time but if you need to send memorial flowers or funeral flowers, you can do so by clicking this link. We will be happy to send you one with directions to the grave you want to visit. Opened in 1887, it is located west of fraser street between 31st and 43rd avenues.
Garden of faith, map 10, lot 57 12, single g rave space 3e. Explore this cemetery for graves, information and tombstones for names in mountain view cemetery in vancouver, british columbia, a find a grave cemetery. Owned and operated by the city of vancouver since 1886, mountain view is made up of 106 acres of land with approximately 92,000 grave sites and 145,000 interred remains. A walk through it makes for a quiet and introspective time. Mountain view cemetery, trail, kootenay boundary, british columbia, canada. Caught in a space pinch, our only graveyard goes after forgotten plots. Mountain view cemetery association in oakland, california, a historic olmsteddesigned cemetery located in the foothills of oakland and piedmont, is pleased to announce the opening of piedmont funeral services.
We now provide all funeral, cremation and celebratory services for families and the community at our 223acre historic location. Newfoundlanders reported to be buried in this cemetery anyone with additional information, please contact us. The cemetery has 12 burial gardens, 19 mausoleums, and thousands of niches. The association they formed still operates the cemetery today.
The cemetery grounds are open daily for visitation from 8. Vancouver mountain view cemetery 581 visiting information. Please call the cemetery office at 403 2729824 for further information about your loved ones burial. To purchase a space, contact our office to make an appointment. In october 2012, shirley barnett initiated the jewish restoration project at mountain view cemetery with the backing of the schara tzedeck cemetery board. View cemetery is located at 15 edgar avenue in beaumont. Together, we can help guarantee that the historic qualities that make mountain view cemetery a special place remain for those who come after us. The evolution of chinese graves at burnabys ocean view cemetery.
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