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About the Cemetery
With beautiful lake and mountain views, grassy meadows, pine groves and meandering pathways, the Westbank Cemetery provides a place of perfect tranquility with a variety of arrangement options. The 8.2-acre cemetery is located at 3200 Elliott Road and is the traditional resting place for community families and pioneers since 1925.
The cemetery gates (pedestrian only) are open every day, from dawn to dusk - If vehicle access is required due to mobility needs, please contact the cemetery office to arrange access to the cemetery Monday to Friday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Making Your Arrangements
The cemetery office is located at 2515 Bartley Court, West Kelowna. Office hours are by appointment only, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please contact our cemetery office to schedule a private meeting to discuss your plot reservation or at-time-of-need memorial options:
- 778-797-8875
- cemetery@westkelownacity.ca
Things to Consider
Choosing a final resting place is a deeply personal decision. At Westbank Cemetery, we’re here to make the process simple, respectful, and comforting. Whether planning ahead or arranging for a loved one, our team will guide you with care every step of the way.
Plot Options
Decide how many family members the lot will serve and your preferred location. Costs vary by type and area, and additional fees may apply for interment services and memorial monuments. We offer several types of burial and interment lots to meet your family’s needs:
| Standard Casket Plot |
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A standard casket plot can accommodate two human remains and up to six cremated remains, or eight cremated remains only.
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| In-Ground Cremation Plot |
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An in-ground cremation can accommodate two cremated remains.
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| Columbarium Niche |
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A columbarium niche plot can accommodate two cremated remains.
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| Ossuary |
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The ossuary is an underground monument for co-mingled cremated remains.
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| Memorial Wall |
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A bronze plaque can be purchased to be placed on our memorial wall in honour of your loved one.
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| Mausoleum Crypt |
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The Mausoleum is limited to the entombment of one human remains above ground.
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| Family Estate |
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The Family Estate can accommodate up to six cremated remains in a private family space.
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| Green Burial Options |
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A Green Burial will be used for the interment of two human remains and the secondary interment of not more than two cremated remains, or where no interment of human remains is intended, the interment of the Cremated Remains of not more than eight persons. |
Headstones, Size, and Style
Planning ahead also means considering memorialization. Westbank Cemetery provides guidance on approved headstone sizes, materials, and styles that complement the beauty and dignity of our grounds.
Purchasing
A valid ID is required to purchase a plot. If you are making the arrangements on behalf of a loved one, proof of control of disposition is required. We’ll handle and prepare all necessary paperwork for you.
Who to Contact
For inquiries, availability, or to schedule a visit, please contact the Westbank Cemetery Office. Our compassionate staff will guide you through available options, current pricing, and the purchasing process.
Search Our Cemetery
Search our cemetery database by name or if you are looking for an available plot, these are clearly indicated in pink.
Frequently Asked Questions
What day and time can an interment be arranged?
Interments (regular or cremation) can be scheduled Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Premium charges apply for a Saturday interment; no interments are scheduled on a Sunday or holiday observed by the City.
Are cremated remains permitted on a full burial lot?
Yes. A full burial lot can accommodate two caskets and up to six cremated remains or eight cremated remains only. Each interred person requires a Right of Interment and must be a family member of the original occupant.
What is a columbarium?
A columbarium is a structure designed to hold urns that contain cremated remains. It’s made up of small spaces called niches, and each niche holds one or two urns. Westbank Cemetery has three Columbariums.
What is an ossuary?
An underground receptacle for co-mingled cremated remains. Westbank Cemetery has a memorial wall across from the Ossuary where a bronze memorial plaque can be purchased.
Can all plots have any type of memorial marker?
When choosing a plot location, it is recommended to contact the Cemetery office to review memorial marker standards as there are size and type limitations for different plot types and locations.
Where can I purchase a memorial marker?
From a monument company or online monument suppliers. Bronze plaques for Columbarium and Ossuary are purchased through the City of West Kelowna.
What type of decoration can be put on a lot?
What is permitted:
- On the day of an interment and for the 7 days following, any type of floral tribute is permitted
- Fresh cut flowers and wreaths permitted year round
- Artificial floral tributes and seasonal floral tributes are allowed only during the winter (November 1 to March 31) and they’ll be removed when spring maintenance begins.
- Only non-breakable vases (i.e., no glass, ceramic) are allowed.
What is not permitted:
- Objects and personal possessions (pictures, frames, shells, toys, sport paraphernalia, etc.)
- Trees, shrubs, plants, bulbs may not be planted except by the cemetery operator.
- The cemetery operator may remove any decoration that they determine is unsafe, unsightly, or interferes with maintenance.
Resources:
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Cemetery Bylaw |
| West Kelowna Cemetery Bylaw No. 0138 - 2025, a Bylaw to provide for the regulation, management, operation and maintenance of the Westbank Cemetery |
| Fees and charges schedule |
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All fees and charges are accurate as of January 2025. You can download the fees and charges schedule here. All prices for burial plots, services, and products are listed in Schedule “A” – Cemetery Fees, which is part of the bylaw. What’s included in the fee:
When to pay:
Cemetery Fee Sustainability:
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