Cemetery Services

Memorializing your loved one is an important part of the grieving process. You want to say something special about the life they lived, the impact they had, and the legacy they leave behind. There are many ways to pay tribute, with a unique memorial that will serve as a place for  family and friends to connect and remember.

Whether cremation or burial is chosen, we will guide you through your choices, helping customize your memorial. While Avalon Surrey Funeral Home will work closely with any cemetery you choose, we suggest you consider our sister Arbor Memorial cemetery: Valley View.

Make a Tribute that Makes a Statement

From magnificent monuments to contemporary engraved plaques, there is sure to be a memorial choice that best suits the unique personality.  Here are some of the possibilities:

• Bronze memorials are installed on a granite base and flush with the ground or, for cremations, used to mark an  outdoor columbarium niche.
• Upright monuments, placed on a minimum four-foot deep concrete pad so as to prevent leaning, are created from the finest granite quarried worldwide. 
• The Living Tribute Program plants a tree in our cemetery in memory of your loved one, growing each year as a symbol of hope. You can include a plaque recognizing the family and/or person being honoured.
• Benches, and garden features such as rocks and sundials, are a natural way to memorialize your loved one.
• Indoor glass-front columbarium niches hold cremated remains, and offer family and friends the ability to visit year round.
• Outdoor columbarium niches provide a tranquil and peaceful setting in a natural environment.
• Crypts can accommodate multiple generations. With many styles and sizes available, we can craft the perfect crypt to reflect your family.
• Mausoleums are climate controlled buildings that house both crypts and niches. We also have areas that can be blessed by religious leaders or designated for special family customs.

You might consider pictures, pictorial etchings or engraved inscriptions to make your memorial that much more special and unique.

Planning Ahead

An increasingly popular option, pre-planning lets you take the burden off of your family, while giving you a chance to customize your memorial. We also provide valuable benefits when pre-planning with Avalon Surrey Funeral Home, including the Perpetual Care Program, which ensures your resting place is always meticulously maintained.  To find out more about pre-planning your final arrangements, click here.