Cemeteries

The City of Cambridge is a licensed municipal cemetery operator (License # 3307633) under the provincial Bereavement Authority of Ontario. 

The administration office is located in Parklawn Cemetery at 750 Fountain St. N. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., by appointment only.

There is no mail delivery service at this location. Mail must be sent to City Hall at 50 Dickson St. Cambridge, ON PO Box 669, N1R 5W8 with attention to the Cemeteries Department.

We’re here to help. Please contact the Cemetery Administration Office to:

  • Make an Appointment
  • Arrange a Burial
  • Purchase full burial lots, cremation lots, columbarium niches or mausoleum crypts

To speak with a Cemetery Services Clerk, please contact our office directly at 519-740-4681 Ext. 4299 or email cemeteries@cambridge.ca. 

Visitors are reminded that the speed limit within the cemeteries is 20 km/h and that there may be funeral processions taking place involving significant vehicle or pedestrian traffic.   

A Guide to Death Care in Ontario - Bereavement Authority of Ontario 

Cemetery grounds may be uneven and wet and there may be areas of sinking. Our staff regularly restore grave conditions as weather and grounds conditions permit.  

To ensure safety, decorations that are ceramic, glass or breakable are not permitted at any time. Please review the Lot Decoration Rules for more information. Thank you for your assistance in helping to protect and preserve the dignity, respect, beauty and safety of Cambridge’s historic cemeteries.

Any lot decorations that do not comply with the cemetery by-laws, that are placed in the scattering gardens, that encroach upon adjacent lots or that are deemed to be unsafe may be removed by the City without notice.

No decorations are permitted to be attached to or wedged in between columbarium niches.  Potted plants, plant material and decorations are not permitted at the base of or around public columbaria.    

The cemetery by-laws do not permit stone mulch, raised borders around gardens or breakable items, such as those made from glass or ceramics.  Borders around gardens must be flushed with the ground. 

No decorations of any kind may be placed on a memorial bench or on or around a memorial tree. Any decorations may be removed by the City without notice.

The City shall is not responsible for any loss, theft or damage to decorations on a grave except for damage that has been shown to have been caused by the City.

Lot decorations shall not be placed on a lot if payment of any fees relating to the lot is outstanding.

Decorations that do not comply with the cemetery by-laws or are unsafe will be removed by staff.  Please contact the office to arrange to pick up of decorations that have been removed. Decorations that do not comply with the by-laws, that are deemed unsafe or damaged, or plant material that has died or becomes unsightly may be thrown out by cemetery staff. 

Lot Decoration Rules May 1 - October 31

Upright Monument Lots:

  • A garden 14-inches from the foundation of an upright monument may be installed for natural plant material, such as annuals, perennials or bulbs.  Gardens cannot exceed the width of the foundation or extend into adjacent lots.  Borders around gardens must be flushed with the ground.  Two potted (shatter-resistant) plants may also be placed in the garden.  Dwarf shrubs are allowed beside monuments centered on double/triple lots only.  Artificial candles and solar lights in plastic containers (no glass or ceramics) must be securely placed and are permitted in gardens on attended upright monument lots only. Lot owners are responsible for trimming shrubs and tending their gardens. 

 Flat Marker Lots:

  • Gardens may not be installed in front of flat marker memorials. One potted (shatter-resistant) plant, no more than 10” in height or width, is permitted on top of flat markers.  No permanent plant material or gardens are allowed.  Fresh, dried or silk flower arrangements may be placed in a non-breakable or retractable vase.  One vase is allowed per flat marker.

By November 1st, please remove all lot decorations, specifically those that are valuable, sentimental or breakable (including solar lamps, vases and candles).  This will help us ensure that they are not damaged by our equipment or weather conditions during fall/winter maintenance and that the grounds remain safe for staff and visitors to the cemeteries.

Lot Decoration Rules November 1 - April 30

No lot decorations or other objects may be left on a lot except for the following:

  • Wreaths, provided that:
    • If placed in a flat marker section, the wreath is displayed on a metal stand and is placed directly over the monument,
    • If placed in an upright monument section, the wreath is placed in front of the monument and as close as possible to the monument, and,
    • The wreath does not have a plastic covering; and,
  • Silk flower arrangements, provided that they are placed in a stand or attached to a monument

To allow for seasonal maintenance, please remove all winter wreaths, artificial flowers and decorations by May 1.

The Vital Statistics Act requires that a funeral director (or person responsible) register deaths through the City of Cambridge Clerk's Division. The Clerk's Division reviews and accepts the appropriate documents and issues a Form 19: Burial Permit and a Form 18: Acknowledgement of Registration of Death. They also forward this information to the Office of the Registrar General or the appropriate Division Registrar, depending on where the death occurred.

Burial Permit Forms Submission and Service Timeframes

Completed Forms 15 and 16 should be scanned and forwarded to clerks@cambridge.ca. Staff will review the Forms and issue the Burial Permit providing there are no errors on the Forms. All original Forms must be forwarded to City Hall. 

2025 fees:

  • In Town Death Registration - $46.00
  • Out of Town Death Registration - $56.00
  • Burial Permits' Call out after hours - $89.00

The Timelines for Burial Permit Issuance are as follows:

Non-Urgent Burial Permits

  • Same day or next day service will be provided during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.).

Urgent Burial Permits

  • Completed Forms 15 and 16 should be forwarded to clerks@cambridge.ca per the normal process.
  • Requests for urgent permits After Hours, Weekends and Statutory Holidays are subject to an additional charge of $80.

Online Payment Options

Looking for information about how to pay for services provided by Cemeteries at the City of Cambridge? You can now make a Cemeteries Invoice Payment online.

You will need to have your invoice / sales reference number to make a payment online.

Please note that your credit card may have a per-transaction and/or daily dollar limit. The online payment option allows you to pay a partial amount towards the invoice, in case the invoice total exceeds this limit. Please contact your credit card provider for more information on your limit.

Under the city’s Cemetery By-Laws, dogs are not permitted in cemeteries. Wildlife, such as foxes and coyotes have been found throughout city parks, urban areas, trails and cemeteries and may pose a threat to pets.

Support dogs are permitted, but must be leashed. Owners are required to clean up after support dogs and ensure they remain leashed and away from burials.  

All prices are subject to current HST (Harmonized Sales Tax). All pricing complies with the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act and the City of Cambridge Cemetery By-Laws Interments are not conducted on December 25th or January 1st of any year.

In-ground lot prices include 40% for perpetual Care and Maintenance. Niche prices include 15% for perpetual Care and Maintenance. 
Crypt prices include 20% for perpetual Care and Maintenance. Scatterings include $30.00 for perpetual Care and Maintenance.
Fees for Interments (opening/closing/burial) and weekend/holiday services are extra. 

Traditional Burial Lots

Upright Monument Lots 
Single Adult - $3,538
Double Adult - $6,550
Triple Adult - $9,219
Single Adult – Mount View Cemetery Premium Section - $6,809

Flat Marker Lots 
Adult/Youth - $2,960 
Child - $917 
Infant - $413 
Indigent - $938

Crypts
Mausoleum Crypt - $19,232 (Outdoor Mausoleum Crypt available at Parklawn Cemetery) 

Cremation Lots

In-Ground Cremation Lots 
Upright Monument Cremation (Max. 4 cremation interments) - $2,393 
Flat Marker Cremation (Max. 2 cremation interments) - $2,008

Niches - Inscriptions are not included and may be purchased directly from a monument/marker supplier

Columbarium Niche (Max. 2 cremation urns) - $4,406
Family/Pedestal 2-Niche Columbarium (4 Urns) - $9,660

  • Available at New Hope Cemetery with the purchase of an Upright Cremation Lot
  • Includes columbarium, foundation, and installation  

Family/Pedestal 2-Niche Columbarium w/ Vase (4 Urns) - $10,263

  • Available in the Memorial Garden at Parklawn Cemetery
  • Available at New Hope Cemetery with the purchase of an Upright Cremation Lot
  • Includes columbarium, foundation, and installation 

Parklawn Memorial Garden

Scattering of One (1) Cremated Remains in Parklawn Memorial Garden - $518 
Scattering of One (1) Additional Cremated Remain (at the same time) - $130 
Optional Inscription on Memorial Garden Field Stone - $679

Prices for Interments

Fees include opening/closing of grave, niche or crypts. Additional Fees for Late, Weekend/Holiday burials may apply. 

Traditional Interment
Adult/Youth, standard-depth, fully dressed - $1,483 
Adult/Youth, double-depth (where permitted) - $2,770
Adult/Youth, lowering device only - $1,449 
Child (ages 1-12 years, subject to lot size) - $491
Infant (ages 0-12 months, subject to lot size) - $352

Crypt Interment
End Opening - $1,068  
Re-opening a sealed end crypt - $1,306 
Side Opening - $1,781 
Re-Opening a sealed side crypt - $2,137 
Removal, Replacement and Sealing of Crypt Face Plate - $400 

Cremation Interment
Cremation in ground - $560
Cremation in niche - $477  
Additional Inurnment (at the same time) - $180 

Disinterment Fees

All Disinterments require approval from the Regional Medical Officer of Health. Re-interment charges are extra. 

Adult/Youth, standard-depth - $3,021 
Additional charge for double-depth - $503 
Child (ages 1-12 years, subject to lot size) - $1,670 
Infant (ages 0-12 months, subject to lot size) - $727
Additional charge for no outer container - $1,000
Cremated Remains - $727
Additional Disinterment of Cremated Remains (at the same time) - $182

Monument and Marker Fees

Fees for Upright Monument Foundations

Per surface square inch - $1.43
Minimum charge - $376
Care and Maintenance on monuments, up to and including 48 inches high/wide - $200 
Care and Maintenance on monuments, 49 inches high/wide and over - $400 
Additional charge to remove existing foundation - $400

Fees for Installation/Setting of Markers 

Minimum charge (up to 6” x 12”) - $240
Up to 12” x 24” - $250 
Up to 14” x 30” - $272 
Care and Maintenance on flat markers over 172 square inches - $100
Additional charge to remove or re-install a flat marker - $250

Memorial Products 

Memorial Bench (Includes Foundation and Dedication Plaque) - $4,000
Memorial Tree (Include Bronze Dedication Plaque) - $1,500

Memorial Plaque Replacement (Where approved) - $694

Niche Plate Replacement (Where approved) - $663

Flower Beds

Preparation of Flowerbed - $125 
Planting or Removal of Shrubs/Evergreens (each) - $125 
Vase Installation - $85

Additional Charges

Administration Charge – Transfer of Interment Rights - $250
Administration Charge – Refund of Interment Rights - $345
Replacement Interment Rights Certificate - $41
Additional Charge for Full Burial on Saturday - $492
Additional Charge for Full Burial on Sunday or Holiday -$623
Additional Charge for Cremation on Saturday - $352
Additional Charge for Cremation on Sunday or Holiday - $448
Late Charge – After 4pm (per half hour) - $200
Use of Chapel for Funeral Services (2 hours) -$125
Each Additional Hour - $63
Rental of Chapel for Non-Funeral Purposes (2 hours) - $596
Each Additional Hour -$209
Use of Chapel Mortuary for Casket Storage (First Month) - $189
Each Additional Month - $94
Key, Mount View Mausoleum - $34
Genealogical Research (per 10 names) - $42

Cemetery Locations

Learn about the municipally-owned cemeteries located in the city of Cambridge.

Riverbank Drive and Allendale Road

Phone: (519) 623-1340 ext. 4299

Status: Inactive pioneer cemetery. No lots available. No burial services.

80 Blenheim Road
Cambridge, ON

Phone: (519) 623-1340 ext. 4299

Status: Active cemetery. Full burial lots, cremation lots and columbarium niches available. Burial services conducted.

235 Cooper Street
Cambridge, ON

Phone: (519) 623-1340 ext. 4299

Status: Active cemetery. Full burial lots, cremation lots and columbarium niches available. Burial services conducted.

751 Fountain Street North
Cambridge, ON

Phone: (519) 623-1340 ext. 4299

Status: Inactive cemetery. No lots available. Burial services conducted.

750 Fountain Street North
Cambridge, ON

Phone: (519) 623-1340 ext. 4299

Status: Active cemetery. Full burial lots, cremation lots, columbarium niches and mausoleum crypts available. Burial services conducted.

The Cemeteries Administrative Office is located at Parklawn Cemetery.

Lansdowne Rd. S and Gladstone Ave.

Cambridge, ON

Phone:  (519) 623-1340 ext. 4299

Status: Inactive pioneer cemetery. No lots available. No burial services.

240 Cooper Street
Cambridge, ON

Phone: (519) 623-1340 ext. 4299

Status: Active cemetery. New lots available. Burial services.

2000 Speedsville Road
Cambridge, ON

Phone: (519) 623-1340 ext. 4299

Status: Inactive cemetery. No lots available. Burial services conducted.

You may pay your invoice online by Visa or MasterCard using the Online Cemeteries Invoice Payment System. You will be charged a $1.00 transaction fee. This represents a convenience fee for using the service and to cover the expenses of the online payment service.

You will need the Sales Reference Number (S######) found on your invoice above the Sale Transaction Details. If you are unable to locate this number, please contact the Cemetery Administration Office at (519) 623-1340 extension 4299.

Please note that your credit card may have a per-transaction and/or daily dollar limit. The online payment option allows you to pay a partial amount towards the invoice, in case the invoice total exceeds this limit. Please contact your credit card provider for more information on your limit.

Please note that on Tuesdays from 1-6AM, the online payment portion of the website will be down for regularly scheduled maintenance and payments are unable to be processed during this time.

  1. Enter the invoice / sales reference number. For further information on where to find this number.
  2. Select the next button.
  3. Change the amount as needed if you are making a partial payment only. Then select “Add to cart”.
  4. Select check out now.
  5. Enter credit type (Visa or MasterCard).
  6. Enter credit card number.
  7. Enter expiry date.
  8. Select complete transaction.
  9. Print receipt and save your receipt number.

Once paid in full, the cemetery administration staff will send a Cemetery Account Statement along with any relevant documents associated with your purchase (Interment Rights Certificate) to the address on file. Pick up of these documents can be arranged by calling the office.