Cemetery

Photo of the cemetery

The Kitimat cemetery is located at the north end of town off Highway 37.

Interment options include traditional burials for both full-casket and cremated remains, as well as mausoleum interment.

To reserve a plot or mausoleum space, contact the Engineering Department by email or phone 250-632-8906.

Cemetery Hours and Maintenance

The cemetery hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day
Cemetery grounds are maintained by the municipality, however staff are not stationed on site

Burials

Sign and submit to the District of Kitimat a cemetery and mausoleum interment right contract for each interment.

Funeral homes generally make burial arrangements. Burials can also be arranged by contacting the District of Kitimat.
At least 48 hours is needed to schedule a burial.
Burials occur on week days between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (except statutory holidays).
Burial graves are single depth.
Two sets of cremated remains are permitted with a full burial site.

Memorial Markers

Markers are the family's responsibility.
Families must arrange for repairs, and addition of names. This work must be completed by an approved monument company.
Regulations for memorial markers are available in the Kitimat Municipal Code under Part 7 Division 4.

Cemetery Maps

The cemetery is divided into two sections:

You can search in the cemetery by using our GIS map and choosing Guest on the login page.

Forms and Resources

Interment enquiries: email the Engineering department or phone 250-632-8906
Cemetery maintenance and operations enquiries: email pw@kitimat.ca or phone 250-632-8930