Cemetery

Natural and artificial flowers within plastic or wood containers, solar powered landscape lighting and other items of tribute are permitted if placed within the upper portion of the lot. Candles, glass containers, free standing wreaths and hanging baskets aren't permitted. Ornamentation contrary to the dignity and decorum of the cemetery will be removed without notice.

All wreaths must be removed by April 1 each year to allow for spring maintenance.

No shrubs or trees can be planted.

We're responsible for ensuring the cemetery is kept in a neat and orderly condition. When appropriate, we will remove unkempt, dying, or damaged ornamentation. We also remove all special holiday ornamentation one week after the holiday.

No, you don't own the land when you purchase a lot. Instead, you purchase the right to be buried in the cemetery. This is known as Interment Rights.

No, you may not scatter remains in Coldwater Cemetery. On private property, you must get permission from the landowner. You may scatter remains on Crown Land, including land covered by water, if it's unoccupied (e.g., provincial parks, conservation reserves and the Great Lakes). However, if there's a sign that prohibits scattering, then you can't scatter remains, even if it is Crown Land.

We request five business days notice where possible, however the minimum is 24 hours notice of an interment. Please note that we won't conduct burials on Sundays unless ordered by the Chief Medical Officer of Health. We also don't conduct burials before May 1 or after November 15 each year.

Memorials should be placed near the monument so that it doesn't get in the way of grounds maintenance. Please contact us for details about the placement of decorations and memorials.

Contact us and we can provide the information you would find on a monument as well as the location of graves.