Graveside & Green Burial
Honouring Traditions
A Graveside Service is a meaningful way to honour your loved one at their final resting place, without a formal church ceremony. A clergy member or celebrant typically leads the burial rite, with family, friends, and pallbearers playing active roles in the farewell.
At Alternatives, we take care of every detail—scheduling the ceremony, coordinating any special requests like a shoulder carry, dove or balloon release, or live music. Even the simplest burial can become a uniquely memorable tribute when it’s guided by compassion and personalized to reflect the life and spirit of your loved one.
Green Services
We also provide services and products designed not only to create a meaningful experience, but to minimize environmental impact. This includes biodegradable caskets and urns, environmentally friendly embalming methods, and partnerships with Green Certified cemeteries—helping reduce carbon emissions, conserve natural resources, protect our staff, and preserve our habitat.
Burial Arrangements
We handle cemetery coordination, ensuring a seamless transition to the final resting place.
Facility & Coordination
We can incorporate your family’s unique traditions or cultural customs to ensure the service is truly reflective of your loved one’s life.
Flowers, Guest Books, & More
We can help plan an optional gathering after the interment, providing a comforting space for reflection and connection.
You can also personalize this Graveside Service with options like visitations, keepsake jewelry, or extra death certificates—whatever brings you comfort and suits your loved one’s wishes.
Vancouver, Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley
From $3,219.75
Includes:
- In-home arrangement (or meet virtually/phone)
- Coordination of Service and Cemetery details, including staff attendance at Cemetery
- Registration of death with Vital Statistics
- Transfer from place of death (24-hour service)
- Death Certificate
- Online Obituary and Executor Assistance Resources
- All Taxes and Fees
Graveside and Green Burial Cost Breakdown:
- Professional Fee: $2,995.00
- Consumer Protection BC Fee: $48.00
- GST: $149.75
- Death Certificate: $27.00
- Total: $3,219.75
Not Included:
Extra fees to consider: casket, cemetery, clergy/celebrant, flowers, guest books, cards - all which we organize with you and your family.
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We understand this can be a very difficult time – and we're here to help.
Our compassionate team is here 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide the support and understanding you need, helping you honour your loved one in a way that truly reflects their life and legacy.
Together, we can create a meaningful tribute that celebrates their unique journey, ensuring they are remembered with love and dignity.