Cemetery Memorial Item Notice

Cemetery Memorial Item Notice: 

As per Bylaw 992 - Cemetery Bylaw passed in 2022:

Cut flowers, wreaths, floral offerings, artificial flowers, mementos, decorations, lights, and other memorial items shall be placed in approved, non-breakable containers on a Monument, runner or Columbarium Niche. 

If such items are placed elsewhere on a Burial Plot or Columbarium Niche, they may be detrimental to the aesthetics of a Cemetery, pose a health and safety hazard or impede Municipal maintenance of the Cemetery. These items will be removed and disposed of by the Municipality.

Moving forward, we are encouraging those who would like to lay flowers or memorial items to please do so in the following ways to assist our crews with maintenance efficiency so that we can maintain our high level of service and get to all cemeteries in a timely manner:

• Attach memorials directly to the headstone
• Install a pipe or pvc into the ground against the headstone, and sticking above the ground 2-4 inches to securely hold flowers and memorials. 
• Install a memorial stand against the headstone that holds memorial items securely, and above the ground.

Moving forward, items removed from cemeteries shall be held at the MD Office for 2 weeks for collection. After which time, items shall be disposed of. 

We appreciate your assistance in this matter.