Our active cemeteries are licenced by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) - refer to the BAO Consumer Information Guide here.
For a full breakdown of cemetery fees, see our Price List.
Cemetery Inquiries: 519-396-3468 ext 7122.
The Kincardine Cemeteries Administration Office is open April 1 - October 31, 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Contact the Municipal Administration Office to:
- Arrange a burial
- Make an appointment
- Obtain information or a copy of the Cemetery By-law
- Purchase full burial lots, cremation lots, and columbarium niches
- Search for a grave location
Contact: Paul Lajeunesse, Cemetery Leadhand, at 519-396-8496.
Seasonal Maintenance: April 1 to October 31
Winter operations (December 1 to March 31) are performed based upon request for offseason burial. No other maintenance is performed during this time.
The Municipality of Kincardine owns and manages the following Cemeteries:
Active Cemeteries:
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Kincardine Cemetery |
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Status: Active. Burial plots and columbarium niches available. |
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Tiverton Cemetery |
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Status: Active. Burial plots and columbarium niches available. |
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Port Bruce Cemetery |
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Status: Active. Burial plots only available. |
Inactive Cemeteries :
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Armow Methodist |
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777 Concession 7, Armow Status: Inactive |
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Bervie United Old Methodist |
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4895 Highway 9, Bervie Status: Inactive |
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Bervie Anglican |
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4896 Highway 9, Bervie Status: Inactive |
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Queen Hill |
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Concession 14 Pt Lot 18 Status: Inactive |
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Bervie Presbyterian |
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4776 Highway 9, Bervie Status: Inactive |
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Evangelical United Brethren |
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Concession 4 Pt Lot 11 Status: Inactive |
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Shiloh Community (Old Willow Creek) |
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Concession 5, Lot 23 Status: Inactive |
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Evans Cemetery |
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Concession 2, Lot 31 Status: Inactive |
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Thede Cemetery |
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Concession 14, Lot 24 Status: Inactive |
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Presbyterian Church Glammis |
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Concession 12, Pt Lot 34 Status: Inactive |
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McKay Cemetery |
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Concession 2, Pt Lot 34 Status: Inactive |
FAQs
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What fees are associated with purchasing a grave, niche, or other cemetery services? |
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Please refer to the Fee By-law schedule ‘D'. |
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What does interment rights of a grave entitle you to? |
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Only the person whose name is on the deed has the right to be buried or to allow any burials in that grave. |
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How can I get a deed transferred? |
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Transferring ownership of a deed is unique for every transaction. For assistance and forms please call Cemetery Admin contact 519-396-3468 ext. 3. |
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How do I purchase a grave? |
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Arrange a meeting at the cemetery to view the areas available by calling the Cemetery Superintendent at 519-396-8496. |
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What are my purchase options? |
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Ground Burials At all three cemeteries, you can purchase single graves that can accommodate one casket and (4) four cremated remains or (4) four cremated remains. Cremation At all three cemeteries you can purchase cremation burial graves, which will accommodate two (2) cremated remains. The Kincardine and Tiverton Cemeteries have columbaria, which are above ground structures specially designed to hold containers of cremated remains. A niche is an individual compartment in a columbarium that accommodate three (3) cremated remains, which must be approved by the Cemetery Superintendent. |
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What time can we visit the cemetery? |
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The cemeteries are open daily, seven days a week, from 7:00 a.m. until sundown. Cemetery roads are not maintained during winter months, unless there is a burial. |
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Are there any specifications that I need to know before I purchase a monument? |
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Monuments are to be made of granite, marble with no vertical joint and no ornament of stone, metal or other material attached. For more details, please call the cemetery supervisor at 519-396-8496. Refer to schedules ‘A' ‘B' and ‘C' of the Cemetery By-law. |
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What can I place and/or plant at the grave? |
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Please refer to the Cemetery By-law, item 3.2 and 3.6. All items are subject to the approval of the Cemetery Superintendent. |
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Where can I find out more information on funerals and burials? |
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For more information visit the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act or the Bereavement Authority of Ontario. |
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