Funeral Services & Cemeteries near Burnaby

“Awesome service by our planner, Chanelle. It ran smooth as a whistle, with no hiccups.?“

“The service and care we were given by the staff for my late mother (Maria Iovino) at Dignity Funeral Home was excellent and done with so much compassion and care at a time when emotions are high. We also used Dignity many years ago when my father passed away. I would recommend them to anyone that needs service. Thank you.“

“Losing a loved one was a devastating blow to both me and my family. Having to cope with our grief while also managing all of the funeral arrangements made an already difficult time even more overwhelming.

Throughout the entire process, Mark provided us with tremendous support and assistance. He was incredibly understanding of our situation and always took the time to see things from our perspective. Every detail was thoughtfully planned and carefully arranged. He was proactive in preparing everything we needed in advance, and whether he was assisting family members or receiving guests, he conducted himself with the utmost professionalism, giving us great peace of mind during a very difficult period.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we needed to change the original service date. Faced with such a last-minute change, Mark could easily have declined or explained that it would be difficult to accommodate. Instead, he never showed the slightest frustration or treated it as an inconvenience. He immediately contacted Forest Lawn, the florist, the burning paper supplier, and the Buddhist specialist to coordinate the necessary changes. Despite the significant amount of additional work involved, he never once complained and handled every detail efficiently and seamlessly.

Whenever we asked him to take care of something, he followed through promptly and diligently. Once arrangements had been made, he would personally call us to explain the details and provide updates, ensuring that we were always informed and never had to worry about missing anything important.

Many of our relatives and friends commented on how thoughtfully organized and meaningful the funeral service was. The truth is that I was unfamiliar with much of the process myself. Mark was the one quietly guiding and supporting us behind the scenes every step of the way, and he deserves all the credit. Even my boss took the time to personally compliment him on his professionalism and exceptional service.

Mark is truly a rare and outstanding individual. I sincerely hope your organization will do everything possible to retain such an exceptional employee. I believe that, for Mark, this is far more than just a job. He genuinely cares about the families he serves and provides support and compassion during some of the most difficult moments in their lives. His kindness, sense of responsibility, and professionalism are greatly appreciated.

Although we only knew him for a few short weeks, everything he did for me and my family left a lasting impression on us. I feel fortunate to have met him, and I am grateful to now consider him a friend.“

“Kearney Funeral Services deserves far more than 5 stars for their incredible support. If I could give Kearney Funeral Services more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. I was so stressed and scared of not doing things the right way, but with the help of Alex and his team that guided us patiently through every single step. Their compassionate care turned a terrifying process into a deeply comforting experience. Our family, is incredibly thankful for the flawless service, dignity, and peace of mind you provided for my dad's funeral. Thank you, Alex.“

“I highly recommend Koru, who provided exemplary kindness, patience, sensitivity, expertise and care at a very difficult time for our family. I don't know how I would have navigated things without them, it made a huge difference for us to have Koru by our side.“

“The staff were very kind, and helpful during a very sad time for our family. They took all the stress out of navigating the loss of a loved one.“

“First Memorial was so kind and helpful to me on the recent passing of my husband. So very compassionate.
I would highly recommend using their services.“

“The passing of my beautiful wife of 58 years was the worst time of my life. Vancouver Cemetery and Crematorium was there every step of the way with kindness and professionalism! I highly recommend their services.“

““Killed by Electric Car.”
The 1904 gravestone of 10-year-old Eddie Lukov is an uncanny reminder of the resettlement of Vancouver in the early age of industrialized progress. Potentially killed along the emerging electric streetcar corridor running on the old Indigenous trail and early Westminster/Kingsway route — before Fraser Street (North Arm Road) fully emerged as major commercial residential corridor. Stories like these echoes a city shaped by engineers like Tesla, Edison, and repopulated by migrants from places like Yiddish-Polish-Austrian Galicia into an emerging grand villages worlds away: to the original Granville core then South and out around Vancouver“

“For such an emotional and busy process that is a death in the family, Kearney made it easy and smooth. The knowledge and sensitivity of the staff is commendable. Highly recommended.“

“Cody and Desiree were both kind and helpful in a difficult time. Pretty much the last thing I was looking to do was shop around or deal with details, and from the first phone call they took over the process and helped make it easy. Pricing felt fine to me, nothing seemed unreasonable. It truly seemed like they sympathized with my situation and they helped me deal with it professionally and with care.“

“Herb at Raincoast was great to work. He was the only supplier of three I contacted that said he could sandblast the design I submitted. The finished product was an exact replica of my layout. Moreover, the turnaround was quick and pricing extremely competitive. I would highly recommend anyone looking to have a marker made up to contact Raincoast Memorials.“

“Laura was so patient and caring. She explained everything clearly and was so compassionate with my family. Illish was also so great with providing help and guidance for the service. My family is so grateful for their kind and compassionate help. Thank you!“

“CLEANLINESS: 10/10. No garbage. Lawn is clean. Even flowers that have died are taken care of. Seems like they have a caretaker of sorts.
SETTING: Nice pathways around the park with very dignified settings including benches and rocks used as gravestones. Quiet and peaceful.
GROUNDS: Well kept and orderly. Grass is cut. Nothing is overgrown that was noticeable.
GRAVESTONES: Seems like they date from the mid 1970s to about 2010. At least the majority of them.“

“Compassion and Professionalism

Riverside really came through for us during a period of unimaginable grief. Dealing with the sudden and tragic loss of a young man was overwhelming, but the team at Riverside stepped in with grace and expertise that we will always be grateful for.

Our early conversations with Mr. Jabal and Mrs. Jasbir Ji were especially helpful. Coordinating a funeral is difficult under any circumstances, but our situation was complicated by the need to make arrangements with relatives overseas and navigate the requirements of various external agencies. They made sure that the team handled these complex logistics with precision and calm, letting our family focus on mourning rather than paperwork. They made the impossible feel possible.

We also had a lot of help from Justin. His quiet attention to detail ensured that every aspect was seamless, and he treated us as a family in need of care, responding to every request with patience and empathy.

Thank You to the Riverside team. We are eternally grateful to all of you for guiding us through this tragedy with kindness and professionalism.“