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Cemeteries

Please be advised, Cemetery staff are cleaning up the Municipal Cemeteries in accordance with the Cemetery By-laws. Materials that impact maintenance operations or items that become unsightly will be removed. Information on what can and cannot be placed in the Cemetery can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions section below and section 6 and 7 of the By-laws. Annual clean up will begin April 16, 2024 and will be ongoing until the end of April.  Please be sure to remove any items and artificial flowers that you wish to keep, prior to the April 15, 2024 deadline.

There are 17 active municipal cemeteries throughout Kawartha Lakes. Enjoy the peaceful paths, heritage monuments, memorial markers and beautiful green spaces.

Municipal Cemeteries Locations - Active
Argyle

Address: 425 Glenarm Road

License Number: 04431

Acreage: 0.7

Oldest monument: 1832

Lots for sale: yes

Columbarium niches for sale: no

For further information e-mail the Municipal Cemeteries Administrator or call 705-324-9411 extension 3508
Bexley

Address: 532 Doyle Road

License Number: 04421

Acreage: 1.17

Oldest monument: 1875

Lots for sale: yes

Columbarium niches for sale: no

For further information e-mail the Municipal Cemeteries Administrator or call 705-324-9411 extension 3508
Burnt River

Address: 104 Burnt River Road

License Number: 04497

Acreage: 1.68

Oldest monument: 1883

Lots for sale: yes

Columbarium niches for sale: yes

For further information e-mail the Municipal Cemeteries Administrator or call 705-324-9411 extension 3508
Coboconk

Address: 70 Albert Street

License Number: 04422

Acreage: 3.03

Oldest monument: 1802

Lots for sale: yes

Columbarium niches for sale: yes

For further information e-mail the Municipal Cemeteries Administrator or call 705-324-9411 extension 3508
Graham's Cemetery - Bethany

Address: 1047 Porter Road

License Number: 04460

Acreage: 1.02

Oldest monument: 1813

Lots for sale: no

Columbarium niches for sale: no

For further information e-mail the Municipal Cemeteries Administrator or call 705-324-9411 extension 3508

Janetville Presbyterian Cemetery

Address: 595 Janetville Road

License Number: 04461

Acreage: .25

Oldest monument: 1896

Lots for sale: no

Columbarium niches for sale: no

For further information e-mail the Municipal Cemeteries Administrator or call 705-324-9411 extension 3508
Janetville United Cemetery

Address: 595 Janetville Road

License Number: 04462

Acreage: .53

Oldest monument: 1863

Lots for sale: no

Columbarium niches for sale: no

For further information e-mail the Municipal Cemeteries Administrator or call 705-324-9411 extension 3508
Kinmount

Address: 4011 Road 121

License Number: 04498

Acreage: 4.66

Oldest monument: 1871

Lots for sale: yes

Columbarium niches for sale: yes

For further information e-mail the Municipal Cemeteries Administrator or call 705-324-9411 extension 3508
Lake Dalrymple

Address: 474 Lake Dalrymple Road

License Number: 04426

Acreage: 1.22

Oldest monument: 1868

Lots for sale: yes

Columbarium niches for sale: yes

For further information e-mail the Municipal Cemeteries Administrator or call 705-324-9411 extension 3508

Lake View Cemetery - Kirkfield

Address: 1672 Kirkfield Road

License Number: 04433

Acreage: 15.82

Oldest monument: 1856

Lots for sale: yes

Columbarium niches for sale: yes

For further information e-mail the Municipal Cemeteries Administrator or call 705-324-9411 extension 3508

Manilla United Cemetery - Manilla

Address: 5 Edward Street

License Number: 04483

Acreage: 0.53

Oldest monument: 1838

Lots for sale: no

Columbarium niches for sale: no

For further information e-mail the Municipal Cemeteries Administrator or call 705-324-9411 extension 3508

Mud Lake Cemetery - Sebright

Address: 121 McNabb Road

License Number: 04427

Acreage: 0.63

Oldest monument: 1867

Lots for sale: yes

Columbarium niches for sale: no

For further information e-mail the Municipal Cemeteries Administrator or call 705-324-9411 extension 3508
Pine Grove Cemetery - Norland

Address: 5 Hilton's Point Road

License Number: 04456

Acreage: 6.62

Oldest monument: 1864

Lots for sale: yes

Columbarium niches for sale: yes

For further information e-mail the Municipal Cemeteries Administrator or call 705-324-9411 extension 3508

Sadowa United Church Cemetery - Dalton

Address: 7478 Sadowa Road

License Number: 04430

Acreage: 1

Oldest monument: 1886

Lots for sale: yes

Columbarium niches for sale: no

For further information e-mail the Municipal Cemeteries Administrator or call 705-324-9411 extension 3508
South Valentia Cemetery- Little Britain

Address: 79 Shiloh Lane

License Number: 04479

Acreage: 1.16

Oldest monument: 1855

Lots for sale: yes

Columbarium niches for sale: no

For further information e-mail the Municipal Cemeteries Administrator or call 705-324-9411 extension 3508
St. Thomas Balsam Lake Cemetery - Kirkfield

Address: 15 Balsam Lake Drive

License Number: 04424

Acreage: 2.45

Oldest monument: 1895

Lots for sale: yes

Columbarium niches for sale: no

For further information e-mail the Municipal Cemeteries Administrator or call 705-324-9411 extension 3508

Knox Cemetery - Woodville

Address: 470 Woodville Road

License Number: 04472

Acreage: 1.06

Oldest monument: 1832

Lots for sale: no

Columbarium niches for sale: no

For further information e-mail the Municipal Cemeteries Administrator or call 705-324-9411 extension 3508
Municipal Cemetery Locations - Inactive
Kawartha Lakes Cemetery Sites - Inactive
Cemetery NameAddressLicense Number
Abandoned (Telford) 883 Bury's Green Road 37 04495
Hilyer (abandoned)

975 Bury's Green Road 37

 04494
Abandoned (moved graves in 1900) Lot 4, Concession 10, Carden 04428
Abandoned Presbyterian 1966 Sturgeon Road 04500
Anglican Burying Gr. 1950 Surgeon Road 04505
Bethel 629 Golf Course Road 04458
Bishop Farm 1545 Elmtree Road 04490
Black's 570 Concession Road 46 (in field) 04482
Blakely 900 Old Mill Road 04484
Buckley 461 Monarch Road 04488
Cunningham 1235 Mount Horeb Road 05139
Dunsford United Church 1981 Sturgeon Road 04501
J. Carroll Farm Peace Road, Emily Township 04446
J. Roadhouse Farm Mustang Road 04448
James Williamson 1802 Road 46, Argyle 04432
Kett's Burying Gr. 7529 Sadowa Road 04429
Kinmount Old 4011 CKL Road 121 04498
Knight Farm 264 Emily Park Road 04438
Linden Valley (Cory's) 1007 Quaker Road 04473
Manilla Presbyterian 16 Church Street South, Manilla 05232
McLaren 1016 Monarch Road 04491
McMullin Farm Sturgeon Road, Emily 04445
North Valentia 363 Valentia Road, Little Britain 04475
Rea 371 Lilac Road 04492
Reuben Reed Farm Esker Road 04447
S. Reeds Farm Peace Road (Settler's Road) 04489
St. Alban's Anglican 2 St. Alban's Road 04467
St. James (Pioneer) 11 Head Street, Fenelon Falls 04454
Taylor's Corners 1152 Highway 7 04468
Walden Farm O'Reilly Lane 04493
For further information e-mail the Municipal Cemeteries Administrator or call 705-324-9411 extension 3508
Municipal Cemeteries Schedule of Services and Fees

Municipal Cemeteries Schedule of Service and Fees - effective January 1, 2024

Please note: Interment rights prices listed below include a non-refundable contribution to the cemetery's Care and Maintenance Fund. The prices listed below do not include the opening and closing of the grave, niche or crypt ("interment fee"), memorialization costs (flat marker, upright monument, etc.) and associated installation fees.

All prices are subject to HST. Prices subject to change. Contact Cemetery Administrator to confirm. No burials on Sunday or Statutory Holidays.

Interment and Scattering Rights - All Cemeteries

40% Care and Maintenance for in-ground lotsCare and MaintenanceInterment Rights2024 Total Price
Adult/Child/Veteran Grave (32 - 40 square feet) $506 $759 $1,265
Cremation Lot (flat marker only) $320 $480 $800

Columbarium Niches

15% Care and MaintenanceCare and MaintenanceInterment Rights2024 Total Price
Two Urn Niche $306.30 $1,735.70 $2,042
Scattering Rights
Care and Maintenance (minimums)Care and MaintenanceInterment Rights2024 Total Price
Common Scattering $30 $30 $60
Private Scattering Right $115 $185 $300

Interment Fees - Opening and Closing (before 3pm)

Services2024 Fees
Interment of Adult/Child/Veteran standard depth* $1,100
Interment of Adult/Child/Veteran double depth* $1,300
Interment of Infant at standard depth* $500
Use of Lowering/Elevating Device and Greens $363
Interment of Cremated Remains* $400
Each additional Urn or Cremated Remains* $75
Entombment of Cremated Remains in Niche (second urn only)* $208

*Includes $30 Consumer Protection Fee

Late Arrival, Saturday and Winter Charges
Services2024 Fees
Late fee for arrival after 3pm Monday - Saturday $197
Surcharge in-ground Cremation Saturday before 3pm $182
Surcharge Columbarium entombment Saturday before 3pm $208
Surcharge for Regular Interment Saturday before 12pm $415
Surcharge for Winter Interment** of an Adult/Child $655
Surcharge for Winter Interment** of an Infant $259
Winter Vault Storage $363

**between December 1 - March 31

Disinterment
Services2024 Fees
Disinterment Casket $1,932
Disinterment Urn $534

Administration Fees

Services2024 Fees
Transfer of Interment or Scattering Rights $135
Duplicate Interment Rights Certificate $35
Administration of Resale of Rights $193

Columbarium Services

Services2024 Fees
Columbarium Bronze Plaque $600
Columbarium additional date tab for Plaque $193
Engrave Niche standard inscription $563
Engrave additional date $225
Memorial Plaque 6" x 4" (15 cm x 10 cm) Coboconk and Janetville only $500

Foundations and Markers

Foundations/Markers2024 Fees
Construction of Foundations (per cubic foot) $47
Installation fee for flat marker $234
Staking for Flat Marker $80
Corner Posts (set of four)                                                                                  $285
Installation of Corner Posts $234
Monument Care and Maintenance
Monument Care and Maintenance2024 Fees
Flat Marker less than 173 square inches No charge
Flat Marker More than 173 square inches $100
Upright Monument under 4'0 in width or height $200
Upright Monument over 4'0 in width or height $400

Download a copy of the 2024 Municipal Cemeteries Schedule of Services and Fees

E-mail the Municipal Cemeteries Administrator to confirm pricing or for further information by calling 705-324-9411 extension 3508.

Municipal Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes License # 4691688 - Cemetery Operator.
Cemeteries By-Laws

Read our Cemeteries By-Laws

View the Consumer Information Guide from the Bereavement Authority of Ontario.
Decoration Day Services

2024 Decoration Day Services will take place at the following municipal cemetery locations:

  • Coboconk - Sunday June 2 at 2pm
  • Lake View, Kirkfield - Sunday June 16 at 2pm
  • Lake Dalrymple - Sunday June 23 (decoration only)
  • St. Thomas’/Bexley Balsam Lake - Sunday June 23 at 2pm. The 2024 service will be held at St. Thomas’ 15 Balsam Lake Drive and will alternate each year.
  • Janetville Presbyterian and Janetville United - Sunday July 7, at 10:30am at the Janetville United Church located at 712 Janetville Road.
  • Kinmount -Sunday, July 14 at 2pm
  • North and South Valentia - Sunday July 28 2pm at the Valentia Church and Community Centre.
  • Burnt River - Sunday August 4 at 2:30pm
  • Pine Grove, Norland - Sunday August 18 at 2pm
  • Argyle - Sunday September 8 (decoration only)

For further information, please contact the Cemetery Administrator at 705-324-9411 extension 3508.
Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some frequently asked questions regarding Municipal Cemeteries.

Have a question that is not listed below? E-mail the Municipal Cemeteries Administrator or call 705-324-9411 extension 3508.

Who governs the Municipal Cemeteries?
The Municipal Cemeteries, operated by the City of Kawartha Lakes, are governed by the Cemetery By-Laws, provincial legislation and licensed by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO). Not all cemeteries in the City of Kawartha Lakes are operated by the municipality. View a complete listing of Municipal Cemeteries by visiting the information found at the top of the page.
How do I make arrangement for a burial service?
Contact the Cemetery Administration Office by calling 705-324-9411 extension 3508 to learn more.
Do the Municipal Cemeteries have scattering gardens?
At this time, none of the municipally operated cemeteries have the option to scatter cremains. There are private cemeteries within the Kawartha Lakes that offer this option.
What is the Care and Maintenance Fund?
The Care and Maintenance Fund is a mandatory trust fund created by provincial legislation to ensure upkeep in cemeteries. This is a one-time fee paid at the time of purchase of interment rights or the installation of a monument. Income from this Fund is used to maintain, secure and preserve the cemetery grounds.
Can I bring my pet when I visit the cemetery?
Pets are not permitted with the exception of documented service animals. Please leave your pets, including dogs, at home when visiting the cemetery.
The decorations I left at the grave are gone. Why were they removed?
Items may be removed if they are intruding on another plot, deemed unsafe, or are interfering with cemetery maintenance. Broken or unsightly decorations will be removed. Staff is obligated to provide a safe and visually pleasing environment for all who visit the property.
Can I have potted plants at the grave?
Yes, you can have potted plants but they must be placed directly in front of the headstone, in non-breakable containers and be removed prior to the winter season.
Why was my flowerbed removed?
  • Flowerbeds are not permitted on cremation lots, on lots that do not have a permanent memorial or at the foot of a grave.
  • After consultation with the Cemetery Administrator, flowerbeds may only be installed in front of a monument, may not exceed the width of the monument or extend more than 15" into the grave.
  • Poorly maintained flowerbeds may be removed without notice.
Can I plant shrubs or bushes around the grave?
Shrubs and bushes may not be planted. Bushes and shrubs impact maintenance and make it difficult for staff to accurately locate sites for burial.
Are borders or edging permitted around my flowerbed or grave?
To ensure maintenance is not hindered, borders or edging around flowerbeds and graves are not permitted.
Can articles or plants be placed behind or beside the monument?
Articles and plants cannot be placed behind or beside the monument. Flowerbeds are allowed but they must be in front of the monument. The flowerbed may not exceed the width of the monument or extend more than 15" into the grave.
Can I put flowers or other articles on a cremation grave?
Cremation graves are memorialized with a flat marker so that they can be easily maintained. Flat markers are meant to facilitate ease of mowing and decorations of any sort are not allowed. Flowerbeds or other decorative items are not permitted on cremation lots.
Can I put a flowerbed or other decorations on a grave that doesn't have a monument?
Flowerbeds are only permitted in front of a monument. If there is no monument, flowerbeds or any other decorations are not permitted.
Can I put flowers or other decorations by a foot marker?
Foot markers are flush with the ground of easy maintenance. Placing items or flowers near the foot marker impacts maintenance and these items will be removed.
Can I put a homemade cross on a grave instead of a monument?
A homemade cross does not meet the guidelines outlined in the By-laws. All memorialization must follow the guidelines in the By-laws in order to maintain the dignity and decorum of the cemetery.
Can I install my own monument?
A monument may only be installed by a qualified monument dealer, who is familiar with the By-laws and is approved by the Cemetery Administration Office. This ensures correct installation and appropriate health and safety practices for the public and the staff.
Can I display candles on the grave?
For safety reasons, candles are not permitted in the cemetery.
Can I put solar lights on the grave?
No, solar lights tend to break down over time with the pieces becoming litter in the cemetery. In order to preserve the dignity and decorum of the cemetery please do not install solar lights.

 

 For further information contact the Municipal Cemeteries Administrator by e-mail or by calling 705-324-9411 extension 3508

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