Interments
Interments may be scheduled between May 1st and October 31st, from Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm. Saturday interments are permitted from 9:00am to 12:00 noon (subject to additional charges, as per the user fee schedule). There are no interments on Sundays, statutory holidays and civic holidays.
Ground Burials
The Cemetery provides options for ground burials including single grave, double depth graves and family plots. Extra depth interment may be available if requested at time of first interment and provided the ground conditions are suitable.
Cremation
Columbarium, scattering grounds and cremation gardens are several options in the commemorative process for cremation. Each provides a respectful, lasting memorial for family and friends to pay tribute and remember.
Hours of Operation
May 1st to October 31st
Monday to Friday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
For more information about cemetery services and standards, please contact:
May to October 705-642-3378
November to April 705-567-5215 ext 431 (during regular business hours 8am to 4pm)
Upright Monuments, Flat and Pillow Markers
Monuments and markers are to be made from granite. Adornments may be fabricated from a non-degradable materials such as bronze, marble and stainless steel. For additional information, please contact the Cemetery Office.
Planting and Flowerbeds
Flower Beds immediately adjacent to the front of a monument are to be no larger than 300mm x the length of the foundation. A border to granite or cement must surround flowerbeds. Wire, plastic and wood borders are not permitted.
Be advised, the municipality is not responsible for any cost of repair and maintenance of plants and borders.
Artificial Flowers & Ornaments
Tribute bouquets, artificial flowers and other ornaments are permitted provided they are mounted on the headstone of foundation. For the safety of all visitors and staff, containers and decorations should not be made of glass or other fragile materials.
Note: For preservation and to prevent damage, loss and/or removal during the spring clean up, all bouquets, artificial flowers, ornaments and tribute arrangements should not be placed at the cemetery before May 1st and should be remove by October 31st of each year.
Prohibited Planting
Planting of trees, shrubs, bushes, hedges or any alterations to the landscape is not permitted, unless performed by the Cemetery staff.
The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 87 House of Remembrance
Inspired by the immaculately groomed war graves cemeteries kept by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, the House of Remembrance holds the names of veterans and branch members whom are buried in the Kirkland Lake Cemetery. Brass plaques are mounted on a bulletin board and protected by a plexiglass cover and hung inside of the House of Remembrance.
Comrades Larry Brown and Harlene Voros spearheaded a fundraiser in the Spring of 1997 with a goal of $20,000; and exceeded the goal the ;following November. Construction began in 1998, when a concrete base was poured for the ten by ten foot house. New name boards and name tags were created. AN impressive interlocking brick sidewalk was installed and shrubbery was planted around the stone structure. Inside, hanging from the ceiling is a stained glass window featuring a poppy. There is also a guest book inside the House for those visitors honouring our veterans, to sign.