List of Local Jewish Cemeteries
- Beth Israel Cemetery: Consecrated in 1936 at 1721 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby.
- Beth Tikvah Cemetery: Consecrated in 1987 at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre, 14831 28th Avenue, Surrey.
- Mountain View Cemetery: A section of this Vancouver city-owned cemetery was set aside for Jewish burials in 1887. It is located west of Fraser Street between 31st and 43rd Avenues, and the office is at 5455 Fraser Street.
- Schara Tzedek Cemeteries: The first cemetery was consecrated in 1929 at 2345 Marine Drive, New Westminster. In 2008, a new cemetery was consecrated at 16656 60th Avenue, Surrey.
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