Next: Cemetery Cleanup is Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 9am-noon.
St. Andrew’s cemetery is located behind St. Andrew’s Anglican Church and is one of the oldest active cemeteries on Vancouver Island.
Cliffe, Dingwall, Harmston, Piercy and Willemar are a few of the names you’ll recognize while wandering the peaceful serenity of the cemetery grounds. Many street names in Courtenay are dedicated to the first settlers of the Comox Valley because of their historical contribution.
Besides the early pioneers, many military veterens (including six Common Wealth War Commission graves) who lost their lives fighting in the First and Second World Wars are buried in St. Andrew's.
Another feature adding to the cemetery's charm is its natural setting, which includes an abundance of garry oaks - an endangered and protected tree on Vancouver Island.
To see a video of a drone's flight through St. Andrew's Cemetery click link below:
One Minute Episode 12 - The Graveyard (Cinamatic Style / Island Soul Films - You Tube
Spring & Fall Cemetery Cleanup
St. Andrew’s Church and Cemetery is a heritage site and under the care of St. John the Divine Anglican Church in Courtenay. Two cleanups are held each year; one in the spring and the other in the fall (the Saturday prior to Remembrance Day).
Cemetery Tours
Periodically during the summer months, a Cemetery Tours & Tea will be held. The event includes a guided tour of historical families’ grave sites followed by refreshments. Please check out our Events page to find out more or contact St. John the Divine parish office for more information.
Cremation Plots
St. Andrew's is an active Cemetery and has cremation plots available for purchase.
Headstone Setting Regulations
(Upright Stones No Longer Permitted)
Single Marker: 8 x 12
Double Marker: 18 x 24
For more information, please contact the office or you can download our Purchase Agreement available below.
Adopt-A-Plot Program
Would you or your organization like to help maintain this historic cemetery? Volunteer to take care of either a single plot or an entire block. Every little bit helps. Please contact the office to sign up. Registration form available for download below.
Looking for Someone?
If you are looking for someone buried in St. Andrew's you can use the Find-A-Grave link at the bottom of this page. If you need further assistance please contact the office.
Note: Sandwick Cemetery is the official name for St. Andrew's Cemetery.
For more information on St. Andrew's Cemetery you can download our brochure available below. Also available for Download, is our Cremation Plot Purchase Agreement and our Application for the Adopt-A-Grave Program.