Oliver Cemetery - Veterans Section - Oliver, British Columbia
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This Veterans section is in the Oliver Cemetery located off Fairview Road and Rockcliffe Road. There is a sign for the cemetery at this junction.
Waymark Code: WM12PDH
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 06/26/2020
Views: 3
Oliver Cemetery is well established with interesting old headstones. There is a Veterans section, and a Scattering Garden. There are approximately 4,200 interments that are graced by towering trees and well maintained grassy areas. There are numerous dedicated benches and dedicated trees, and a memorial garden with a gazebo.
The Oliver Cemetery is located within the Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District. The cemetery was established in the late 1800s as the first known burial was Millie Porter in 1870.
The Oliver veterans section is located toward the back of the cemetery near the Scattering Garden. There are approximately 300 graves with flat markers. The Royal Canadian Legion "Lest We Forget" is inscribed on a plaque near the flags.
Date cemetery was established: late 1800s
Visiting hours:
Dawn to Dusk
Website pertaining to the cemetery: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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We would also like to hear about any of your deceased family members who may be laid to rest in the cemetery.
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