Nova Scotia Veterans’ Columbarium
Fairview Lawn Cemetery, Halifax

Opened in November 2002, the Nova Scotia Veterans’ Columbarium provides a final resting place where Veterans (and their spouses) may be with their fellow comrades.

Where is the Nova Scotia Veterans’ Columbarium located?

It is located within the Fairview Lawn Cemetery in Halifax, Nova Scotia at the northern end of Windsor Street.

Who may be inurned at the Nova Scotia Veterans’ Columbarium?

The Columbarium is open to all Veterans (along with their spouse) who served during World War II, the Korea War, during Peacetime and in Special Duty Areas, and to those who served with the WWII Merchant Marine.

What is included in the cost?

The cost of a niche in the Nova Scotia Columbarium is very reasonable. A one-time fee includes:

- One double niche;
- Opening and closing of the niche; and
- Two inscriptions on the niche plaque.

What size is a niche and what size urn(s) may be placed there?

A niche at the Nova Scotia Veterans’ Columbarium is one cubic foot. Two urns may be placed in the niche. Please make sure that any urn proposed for the Columbarium does not exceed the measurements of the niche. The maximum size of an urn must be 11¾" height x 11¾" width x 5¾" depth.

How can arrangements be made for the Nova Scotia Columbarium?

If you wish to make arrangements for a niche at the Nova Scotia Columbarium or should you require more information, please contact:

The Last Post Fund Nova Scotia Office
Chebucto Place
7105 Chebucto Road, Suite 200A
Halifax, NS  B3L 4W8
Telephone: 902 455-5283
Toll Free: 1 800 565-4777
Fax: 902 455-4058
Email: lpfinfoeast@lastpost.ca