This is a reminder to family members and visitors to the Maple Ridge cemeteries that all adornments, cut flowers, wreaths and floral offerings need to be removed by May 2, 2025. Removal of these items is necessary to prevent injury when mowing the grounds and to avoid damage to personal items.
The Caretaker will remove cut flowers, wreaths and floral offerings placed on Graves and Niches when they become wilted, unsightly or is necessary or expedient for the operation of the cemetery. Artificial flowers may only be placed in a Cemetery between November 15 and March 15.
Items listed above (other than fresh flowers) that have not been removed by May 2, 2025 will be collected by the
Cemetery Caretaker and stored at the cemetery building for a period of six weeks.
Maple Ridge Cemetery Bylaw Section 13
We also ask that landscaping, curbing, fencing, permanent plants or any other plot enhancements to be removed from cremation and burial plots at the Maple Ridge and Whonnock cemeteries for cemetery maintenance staff and visitor safety. CEMETERY BYLAW NO. 7612-2023.SEC13 (a)(b)
For information on this topic or other municipal cemetery matters:
Tel: 604-467-7307 or find our page online at www.mapleridge.ca/cemetery
