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Gabriola Community Cemetery
Plot costs and details
We do not presell Interment plots.
Cremation plots measure 24" x 24" and may contain 2 urns or containers for cremated remains. A cremation plot costs $300 plus a $100 opening and closing fee plus a $100 administration fee. Markers for these plots can be no larger than the plot size and must not project higher than 2" above ground level. Plots may be outlined with bricks or other long lasting material providing the outlining material does not project higher than 2" above the ground level and is no larger than the plot size.
Casket and Family burial plots measure 36" x 84" and may contain one casket and an additional 10 cremation urns. A casket plot costs $1500 plus a $500 opening and closing fee plus a $200 administration fee for a total of $2200 (no taxes required). Markers for these plots may be no wider than 36" and one can be an upright memorial stone though markers flat to the ground are preferred and should be no higher than 2" above grade. Casket burial plots may be outlined with bricks or other long lasting materials providing the outlining materials are no higher than 2" above ground level and is no larger than the plot size. For a family plot that contains only cremated remains the plot cost is $1500 plus $100 opening & closing fee and $100 administration fee for the first interment. Subsequent interments only cost the $100 opening and closing and $100 administration fees.
Scatter Garden interments are in the deep mulch beds on the sides of the gazebo which are for the deposit of cremated remains (or portions of) without an urn or container. A stone or metal marker 3" x 8" x 3/8" is cemented to the block wall around the beds Engraved plaques are available for this for $100. A scatter garden interment costs $100 plus a $25 opening & closing fee plus a $100 administration fee..
Required Paperwork for an Interment
A copy of the death certificate is required.
Contract Terms - These explain the rights and responsibilities of the purchaser and Cemetery Board that are being entered into for the right to inter remains in the cemetery. To be read and signed by the purchaser. A copy of these pages may be downloaded for viewing or printing by clicking >HERE
Interment Authorization - This form is a declaration that the purchaser is duly authorized to deal with the remains and is filled in and signed by the purchaser, typically the next of kin or executor. A copy of this page may be downloaded for viewing or printing by clicking >HERE
Interment Right Contract - This is a contract for the right to inter filled in and signed by the person authorized to deal with the deceased remains and a member of the Cemetery Board. Two copies of this are required. One for the purchaser and one for the cemetery's records. A copy of this page may be downloaded for viewing or printing by clicking >HERE
Interment Permit - The interment permit allows the authorized person to make the interment in the designated plot space. A copy of this page may be downloaded for viewing or printing by clicking >HERE
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