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Bellingham, Washington
municipal
Bayview Cemetery
Bellingham, Washington 98226
A municipal cemetery in Bellingham overlooking Bellingham Bay.
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Founded
1888
Price tier
moderate
Popularity
50/100
municipal cemetery
Bellingham Hillside Columbarium
Bellingham, Washington 98226. A municipal cemetery serving Bellingham, Washington, with carefully maintained grounds and room for both family visitation and local history research.
Founded
1883
Size
21 acres
Estimated burials
3,213
Price tier
Moderate
Open now
Closed
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Bellingham Hillside Columbarium serves Bellingham, Washington, as a municipal cemetery with roots dating back to 1883. A municipal cemetery serving Bellingham, Washington, with carefully maintained grounds and room for both family visitation and local history research.
Current directory enrichment highlights burial, pre planning, flower delivery, monument sales alongside visitor amenities such as parking, benches, walking paths, restrooms. Families typically encounter estimated burial pricing around $4,963.
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Weekday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Weekend9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Holiday10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
OfficeMonday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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burial
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flower delivery
monument sales
genealogy research
green burial
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parking
benches
walking paths
restrooms
water stations
visitor center
wheelchair accessible
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Price tier: moderate
Burial cost: $4,963
Cremation cost: $1,346
Pre-planning: Available
Financing: Not listed
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Last checked: 2026-01-16
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ADA accessible
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Pet policy
not allowed
Nearby landmarks
Bellingham Historic DistrictBellingham City HallBellingham Riverfront
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How do I schedule a burial or committal at Bellingham Hillside Columbarium?
Arrangements are generally coordinated through the cemetery office. Call ahead to confirm required documents, arrival windows, and whether chapel or committal shelter space must be reserved.
Does Bellingham Hillside Columbarium offer cremation or columbarium options?
Bellingham Hillside Columbarium is primarily focused on traditional ground burial. Families should confirm off-site cremation arrangements and memorial placement policies with the office before making plans.
Can I research older burial records at Bellingham Hillside Columbarium?
Bellingham Hillside Columbarium has enough archival depth to support genealogy research, and the directory reflects either active digitized records or staff-assisted history lookups.
Are there visitor rules I should know before arriving at Bellingham Hillside Columbarium?
Visitors should plan for respectful, daytime visits, follow posted rules for flowers and decorations, and confirm pet, photo, and service-hour policies before traveling.
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