Woodland (Texada Island) Cemetery

Woodland Cemetery is located just south of the community of Van Anda off Gillies Bay Road on Texada Island.  Location Map  The cemetery has graves dating back to the late 1800′s, when the island was a whaling centre.

Directions
To access the cemetery from the BC Ferry Terminal in BlubberBay, exit the ferry on to Blubber Bay Road and follow the road until you reach Van Anda (approximately 8.5 km). Turn right on to Gillies Bay Road and continue on until you see the cemetery on the right hand side of the road (approximately .75 km). The cemetery is marked by a its main entry gate.

Burial Options and Grave Site Etiquette
Woodland Cemetery offers full casket burial and cremation plots.

While families are welcome to adorn grave sites with flowers and other small decorative items, no other improvements are permitted on grave sites or other cemetery facilities. Items left at grave sites will be removed by regional district staff when they become unsightly. No artificial flowers are allowed between March 15^th and October 15^th.

Hours of Operation and Contact Information
The cemetery grounds are open to visitors during daylight hours.

If you have any questions about the Woodland Cemetery or to reserve a plot, please contact the regional district office at 604 483-3231.