Chatham-Kent provides the Care and Maintenance of 6 active cemeteries and over 55 historical/inactive sites including several mausoleums and columbarium gardens on 300 acres of land. Our cemeteries provide a peaceful setting for quiet remembrance and reflection. Visitors welcome daily sunrise to sunset.
Chatham-Kent Cemeteries are the primary providers of public multi-optional burial site operations and maintenance within the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. The cemeteries, operating on a not-for-profit basis, deliver a limited range of services responsive to needs identified by the community.
Bereavement Authority of Ontario Licensee #4659348
Pricing Information
2024 Cemeteries Price List
To ensure your individual needs are met, call 519-360-1998 to request a complete list of cemetery prices or to make an appointment with our Cemetery Coordinator.
Locations
Bothwell Cemetery
Dresden Cemetery
Evergreen Cemetery
Maple Leaf Cemetery
Riverview Cemetery
Sherman Cemetery
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is also responsible for over 55 inactive cemetery sites located throughout the municipality. As many of these sites are pioneer cemeteries that have been abandoned over the years, few records are available. However, Chatham-Kent ensures that the properties are maintained under the Funeral, Burial, & Cremation Services Act (2002).
For more information regarding cemeteries in Chatham-Kent, call 519-360-1998 or email CK311@chatham-kent.ca.
Genealogy
Many people today have a great interest in genealogy. Cemeteries are a major source of information regarding tracing our past ancestry. Learn more about researching your ancestry locally and across Canada with a cemetery record search.
Cemetery Record Search
For further inquiries please email CK311@chatham-kent.ca.
Historic/Pioneer Cemeteries
Some of our historic properties are well-known and frequently visited. Whether located adjacent to well-travelled roads or found well off the beaten path, these cemeteries are truly the history of our community and an important link to our past!
Generational Lot Use in Municipal Cemeteries
We can assist you with inquiries regarding generational grave use. If you would like to use heritage lots or allow family/ friends to use your cemetery lots, contact us to learn more about facilitating the process. A complete explanation of requirements to use graves that you do not own or did not purchase can be found in the Interment Rights Policy which is available from the Cemetery Office. Every situation is unique, and you are advised to seek legal advice from a lawyer should you wish to use graves that you did not purchase.
Frequency Asked Questions
How do I find out where a friend or family member is located?
Our interment records are maintained in an online database that you can search at
Cemetery Record Search
Accuracy of Cemetery Search is based upon best information available through historic cemetery records.
Can I use a relative's lot that I did not purchase?
Yes, but it requires written permission from the registered interment rights holder (owner of the lot). If the Interment Rights Holder has deceased and had not previously given permission, the assistance of your own lawyer may be required to acquire use of the lot that you did not purchase. The Administrative Interment Policy is available from the Cemetery Office and will provide details about using multi-generational lots in a municipal cemetery.
Can I scatter cremated remains in a municipal cemetery?
No. Scattering is not permitted in any municipal cemetery or municipally owned property including parks, trails, and open spaces.
Can I bury cremated remains or install a monument on my own in a municipal cemetery?
No. All burials must be arranged through the cemetery office and conducted by municipal staff. Monument/marker installations must be pre-authorized and completed by an approved monument dealer.
Is there an annual maintenance charge for any cemetery service?
No. There are no annual charges made for routine care, such as grass cutting, grave levelling or similar. There are nominal charges for shrub planting or removal. Please contact the office at 519-360-1998 for current prices. We may also be able to assist you with other services, such as minor memorial positioning or straightening.
How are cemetery lots marked?
In the newer sections, number markers made of concrete or polyethylene are used to identify lots.
What are the benefits of pre-arrangement?
Making cemetery arrangements in advance helps you make informed decisions, ensures the current pricing and allows for the best selection. Please contact our Cemetery Coordinator at 519-360-1998 to set up an appointment.
Where can I learn more about cremation options in municipal cemeteries?
Contact our Cemetery Coordinator at 519-360-1998 to discuss both traditional interment and cremation options including outdoor columbarium gardens located in Evergreen Cemetery (Blenheim), Dresden Cemetery, Maple Leaf Cemetery (Chatham), and Riverview Cemetery (Wallaceburg).
