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

For each interment, provide us with a completed Cemetery and Mausoleum Interment Right Contract ("Cemetery Form"). This form can be found under Engineering Forms on this page.

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 under Part 7 Div 4 of the Kitimat Municipal Code.

Cemetery Maps

KITIMAP, zoom in and click on a plot to get information
Map of the old cemetery section
Map of the new cemetery section

Resources

Part 7 Div 4 of the Kitimat Municipal Code.

Schedule A, Licence for Reserve Plot, page 20
Schedule B, Cemetery Interment Permit, page 21
Schedule C, Cemetery/Mausoleum Fees, page 22
Schedule D, Licence for Mausoleum Space, page 25
Schedule E, Interment Permit, page 26
Schedule F, Mausoleum Memorials, page 27

Interment Enquiries: Email the Engineering Department or phone 250-632-8906.

Cemetery Maintenance Enquiries: Email Public Works or phone 250-632-8930.

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