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Municipal cemetery arrangements in Delta
Delta, British Columbia, Canada
Municipal cemetery arrangements in Delta. Delta’s two municipal cemeteries are Boundary Bay and North Delta.
Key information
Delta’s two municipal cemeteries are Boundary Bay and North Delta. Arrange an interment by appointment through the Cemetery Administrator. Spaces are generally sold at time of need, with different burial, cremation, niche and memorial conditions.
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Key facts and next steps
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which municipal cemeteries does Delta operate? | Boundary Bay Cemetery at 856 56 Street in Tsawwassen and North Delta Cemetery at 8757 Brooke Road. Both are city-managed, and the administrative appointment takes place through Parks, Recreation and Culture at City Hall. |
| What can a full-burial lot accommodate? | The source says one full burial and up to four cremated remains. A cremation lot accommodates up to two cremated remains. Those are distinct space types with separate rights and charges. |
| Whose residency controls the usual rate? | The rate normally depends on whether the deceased was a Delta resident at death, not where the purchaser lives. A companion second lot has a separate purchaser-residency condition described on the city page. |
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Your next steps
- Confirm authority
The executor or other authorizing person starts the arrangement.
- Contact the city
Call 604-952-3176 or email cemetery@delta.ca.
- Discuss a space
The city sells interment spaces at time of need, not as a general advance purchase.
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Choose a cemetery and service
Which municipal cemeteries does Delta operate?
Boundary Bay Cemetery at 856 56 Street in Tsawwassen and North Delta Cemetery at 8757 Brooke Road. Both are city-managed, and the administrative appointment takes place through Parks, Recreation and Culture at City Hall.
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How do I begin an interment arrangement?
The authorizing person, such as the executor, contacts 604-952-3176 or cemetery@delta.ca. Staff arrange an appointment for documents and payment. Confirm the required authority and paperwork with the administrator.
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Can I buy an interment space far in advance?
The city says spaces are sold at time of need, defined as death or imminent death. It describes a companion-lot exception when buying an at-need lot. Ask staff about the actual situation rather than assuming pre-purchase is available.
Source: Cemeteries
Sources: Cemeteries
Arrange documents and timing
What can a full-burial lot accommodate?
The source says one full burial and up to four cremated remains. A cremation lot accommodates up to two cremated remains. Those are distinct space types with separate rights and charges.
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What can a niche accommodate?
A niche can hold up to two cremated remains. The page notes that a niche-wall plaque is not included in the listed basic niche service total. Confirm the memorial selection and charges separately.
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Where is a Scatter Garden available?
Only Boundary Bay Cemetery offers the shared Scatter Garden service. North Delta Cemetery does not have that option. The service is also sold at time of need.
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Sources: Cemeteries
Rates, memorials and visits
Whose residency controls the usual rate?
The rate normally depends on whether the deceased was a Delta resident at death, not where the purchaser lives. A companion second lot has a separate purchaser-residency condition described on the city page.
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Do I need a permit for a memorial?
Yes. Delta sells the permit to install a memorial rather than the memorial itself, except for specified wall plaques. Size and fee depend on the interment site. Contact the Cemeterian about the actual design.
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How much notice is needed after documents and fees are settled?
The source says two full business days are required to schedule an interment. Confirm the day and time with staff before completing arrangements. A preferred service time is not reserved merely by reading the calendar.
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What should visitors know about on-site staff and parking?
Boundary Bay has an on-site Cemeterian and parking. North Delta has street parking and no staff present except for maintenance or services. Administrative questions still go to 604-952-3176.
Source: Cemeteries
Sources: Cemeteries
Both municipal cemetery sites
Boundary Bay Cemetery
856 56 Street, Delta, British Columbia
Municipal cemetery in Tsawwassen with in-ground spaces, niche walls, a Scatter Garden and on-site parking.
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North Delta Cemetery
8757 Brooke Road, Delta, British Columbia
Municipal cemetery at Brooke and Dunlop Roads, with burial and cremation spaces, niche walls and street parking.
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Apply, book or get help
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