The Sunshine Coast Jewish Burial Society was established as a non-profit charitable organization to assist individuals and families living on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia in accessing traditional Jewish Burial practices.  

 

After several meetings between our Board of Directors and the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD), an agreement was established to set aside a new area in the Seaview Cemetery with a capacity of 30 burial plots. The land was cleared and prepared for use. 

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In 2025 the SCRD agreed to add 6 more plots to the Jewish section increasing the total to 36 gravesites. 

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The cemetery is easily accessible and is surrounded by trees.

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The area was consecrated on December 7, 2014, in the presence of members of our small community by Rabbi Lindsay bat Joseph of the Centre for Jewish Excellence.​

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A grant was received from the  Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Vancouver. ​

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Although the Sunshine Coast is part of the mainland, we are separated from Vancouver by a large body of water.  For the community to use a local cemetery takes away the stress of grieving family members of having to travel long distances to visit their loved ones.

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Our local burial undertaker agreed to make their facilities available to us when we are able to organize a Chevra Kadisha for Tahara purposes.

 

​Depending on their needs, the committee offers physical and emotional support to the grieving family.

 

​As with any non-profit organization, volunteers are needed to help us achieve our aims to help the community. 

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Please go to our contact page to learn more about the Sunshine Coast Jewish Burial Society.