Events at the cemetery
Events at the cemetery
Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery
Join us at the cemetery for annual events to remember loved ones and connect through shared moments of reflection.
Adornment Refresh
March 1 - 14
Help maintain clean, safe grounds by removing items and supporting wildlife management.
Mother's Day
May
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a peaceful afternoon of live music, reflection, and remembrance.
Father's Day
June
Celebrate Father’s Day with a peaceful afternoon of live music, reflection, and remembrance.
Tree of Memories
December - January
Honour loved ones during the holiday season by placing an ornament in designated memorial trees.
Tombstone Cleanup
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Learn how to safely clean and care for monuments while helping preserve the cemetery’s history.
Follow etiquette
Help keep the cemetery a respectful place by following visitation and remembrance guidelines.
Annual Adornment Refresh
Each March, the cemetery undertakes an annual adornment refresh to help keep the grounds clean and support wildlife management. Visitors are encouraged to remove any items they wish to keep before March 1.
March 1 – 14 each year
The cemetery is committed to maintaining a beautiful, safe, and well‑cared‑for space for families and visitors.
During the first two weeks of March, all memorial adornments—including flowers, decorations, and items not part of the monument—are carefully removed from plots and niches. Items are placed at the end of each row for collection until the end of March, then stored within the cemetery compound until April 30. Artificial flowers are donated at the end of March, and all remaining items are donated after the storage period.
Visitors are encouraged to remove any items they wish to keep before March 1.
The adornment refresh applies to all areas of the Cemetery, including to Pioneer sections, permanent vases, bud vases, and turf areas. We appreciate the cooperation of families and visitors in helping maintain the beauty and safety of the cemetery grounds.
Mother's Day
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a peaceful afternoon of live music, reflection, and remembrance.
Sunday, May 9, 2027
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Guests can enjoy two live musical performances, beginning with the Candesca Vocal Ensemble from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a live harpist from 12:15 to 2:00 p.m. providing a gentle soundtrack throughout the grounds.
Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy the music from the lawn. Carnations will be available for placement on the graves of loved ones, offering a simple and meaningful way to honour mothers and those who have passed.
Father's Day
Celebrate Father’s Day with a peaceful morning of live music, reflection, and remembrance.
Sunday, June 20, 2027
10 a.m. t0 12 p.m.
Visitors can speed time in the serene surroundings of the cemetery while enjoying live music, creating a calm and meaningful atmosphere to honour fathers and loved ones who have passed.
Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy the music from the lawn, taking time to reflect, remember, and connect in a quiet, respectful setting.
Tree of Memories
Celebrate and remember a loved one during the holiday season. From early December to early January, visitors are invited to place an ornament in memory of those who have passed.
Offered annually since 1998, the Tree of Memories provides a meaningful way for the community to come together in remembrance. Ornaments can be placed on the tree beneath the dome in Promontory Green Interment Garden or on the spruce trees in Bennett Memorial Circle.
Tombstone Cleanup Workshop
Help preserve the cemetery’s history by learning how to safely clean and care for monuments in the pioneer section.
Contact the cemetery for details
Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery is the final resting place for many of the city’s early pioneers. Over time, some monuments have weathered and require care. This workshop provides guidance on proper conservation techniques, helping protect these historic markers for future generations.
