The City of Vancouver has owned and operated the Mountain View Cemetery since 1887. In December, 1985, the Vancouver City Council approved the closure of the Mountain View Cemetery for all burials effective April 1, 1986, except to provide burial services to those plots sold and leased on a pre-need basis and for the burial of indigents. This story, told through city council minutes and press releases, describes the efforts to save and revive the cemetery. |
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Mountain View Cemetery – Proposes RFP to review continued operating and leasing of cemetery |
June 22, 1995 |
Mountain View Cemetery Proposal – Analysis of 3 Proposals Received |
May 16, 1996 |
Mountain View Cemetery Consultant – Decision to retain city ownership and issue RFP for implementation |
June 27, 1996 |
Cemetery Consultant Mountain View Cemetery – RFP for consultant |
November 15, 1996 |
Mountain View Cemetery Consultant – recommendation to hire consultant |
February 27, 1997 |
Mountain View Cemetery Study – report with recommendations is issued |
May 25, 1998 |
Mountain View Cemetery Holds Open House – to discuss master plan including landscaping, management and security. |
July 5, 1999 |