Cemeteries
The District of Summerland manages three cemeteries:
- Anglican Cemetery: 10005 Giants Head Road
- Canyon View Cemetery: 10316 Canyon View Road
- Peach Orchard Cemetery: 6300 Ramsay Street
Grounds Maintenance
Canyon View Cemetery receives full, ongoing maintenance funded by a Perpetual Care Fund.
- Fees are collected when purchasing a plot or for installation of a memorial marker.
- Funds are held in trust, and interest helps cover upkeep costs.
Peach Orchard and Anglican Cemeteries
- Do not have Perpetual Care funds.
- Only minimal maintenance is provided.
Spring Maintenance
Spring Maintenance (Canyon View Cemetery)
- Begins May of each year.
- The public is asked to remove non-compliant offerings by the end of April.
Items Subject to Removal
Offerings will be removed if they:
- Extend beyond the concrete base or are within 50mm of the edge
- Are unsightly, unsafe, or interfere with maintenance
- Are small items (e.g., necklaces, small stones, marbles) that could get caught in equipment
- Encroach into landscaped areas or neighbouring plots
- Contain glass or breakable materials
- Are sharp or pointed, posing safety risks
What Happens to Removed Items
- Items are photographed, tagged, and stored for 60 days and stored at Works & Infrastructure Department
- Wilted flowers are discarded
- The District is not responsible for lost or damage items
Available: Canyon View Cemetery
Unavailable: Peach Orchard Cemetery and Anglican Cemetery (except previously reserved plots)
Memorial Options
Memorial trees and benches are available at Canyon View Cemetery.
Placement is arranged through a set donation.
Arrangements for interment may be entrusted to a funeral home or may be personally made by contacting the District of Summerland's Works & Infrastructure Department.
More Information
Cemetery Tariff Rates effective July 2 2024 (238 KB PDF)
Cemetery Bylaw (646KB PDF)
Canyon View Cemetery Brochure (595KB PDF)
For further Information
Works & Infrastructure
Phone: 250-494-0431
Email: works@summerland.ca