Natural Burial on Gabriola Island. The Future is Green.
The Gabriola Island Memorial Society (GIMS) is a community based non-profit society dedicated to establishing and operating a natural burial site on Gabriola Island for the use of residents and former residents of Gabriola, Mudge and Decourcy Islands as well as members of their families and members of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. We also work to advance education and understanding of green burial in the community and holistic death care practices, including support with end of life planning.
For almost 150 years many Gabriola residents have chosen the Gabriola Community Cemetery for their final place of rest, close to family and friends. Not suprisingly, the Community Cemetery is nearing capacity and a new burial site on Gabriola must be found to meet the wishes of current and future residents who want to be memorialized here. GIMS is working to acquire land and develop a memorial park that honours the deceased while preserving the environment. We imagine a place of beauty and peace, welcoming all cultures and faiths, with space to gather in sacred remembrance of loved ones.
What is Natural Burial?
A Vision for Gabriola
The Gabriola Island Memorial Society acknowledges with respect the Snuneymuxw First Nation on whose unceded traditional territory we reside. We are grateful for their stewardship of these lands and waters since time immemorial. We are committed to supporting Indigenous rights and reconciliation and learning how best to live and thrive in community together for all generations to come.
