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License #3311090

The City of Vaughan owns and operates various cemeteries, many of which are pioneer cemeteries dating back to the early 1800s. 

Many residents are descendants from these early pioneers and wish to trace their family roots through City records. The City’s cemeteries are maintained in a way that reflects the pioneer heritage and preserves dignity and peace for those resting there. 

To meet the needs of families, the City offers a full range of interment choices for in-ground and cremation burials. All entombments are carried out in a professional, orderly and respectful manner.

Cemetery By-law 144-2022 
The City’s original cemetery by-law was enacted in 1992. In June 2022, Council endorsed a revised by-law – Cemetery By-law 144-2022 (PDF) – to ensure the City, as a cemetery operator, meets the current regulations under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (FBCSA). In July 2022, the City submitted Cemetery By-law 144-2022 to the registrar of the FBCSA for approval.

For information on City cemeteries, plots and internments, contact Service Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or email cemeteries@vaughan.ca. 

Cemetery rates (as of Jan. 1, 2022)

Purchase of Interment Rights

Vaughan resident or non-resident

2022

13 per cent HST

Total price

Single lot

Vaughan resident

$2,550.45

$331.55

$2,882

Non-resident

$3,188.06

$414.44

$3,602.50

Cremation lot

Vaughan resident

$1,012.20

$131.58

$1,143.78

Non-resident

$1,265.25

$164.48

$1,429.73

Corner markers (set of four)

Vaughan resident

$374.85

$48.73

$423.58

Non-resident

$468.56

$60.91

$529.47

 

Transfer of Interment Rights

Vaughan resident or non-resident

2022

13 per cent HST

Total price

Transfer certificate

Vaughan resident

$37.80

$4.91

$42.71

Non-resident

$47.25

$6.14

$53.39

 

Interments

Vaughan resident or non-resident

2022

13 per cent HST

Total price

Adult single grave

Vaughan resident

$1,277.85

$166.12

$1,443.97

Non-resident

$1,597.31

$207.65

$1,804.96

Child single grave

Vaughan resident

$1,277.85

$166.12

$1,443.97

Non-resident

$1,597.31

$207.65

$1,804.96

Infant single grave

Vaughan resident

$439.95

$57.19

$497.14

Non-resident

$549.94

$71.49

$621.43

Extra boards

Vaughan resident

$49.35

Not applicable

$49.35

Non-resident

$61.69

Not applicable

$61.69

Grass/lowering device for caskets

Vaughan resident

$35.70

$4.64

$40.34

Non-resident

$44.63

$5.80

$50.43

Cremation

Vaughan resident

$500

$65

$565

Non-resident

$625

$81.25

$706.25

Weekend surcharge (minimum three hours)

Vaughan resident

$148.05 per hour

$19.24

$167.29

Non-resident

$185.06 per hour

$24.05

$209.11

All Social Services burials shall be subject to the same charges as outlined above.*****

 

$1,300

$169

$1,469

 

Markers and monuments (setting, care and maintenance)

2022

13 per cent HST

Total price

Flat marker measuring less than 1,116.13 centimetres (173 square inches) (16x10)

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Flat marker measuring at least 1.116.23 centimetres or more

$100

$13

$113

Upright marker measuring 1.22 metres (four feet) or less in height and 1.22 metres (four feet) or less in length, including the base

$200

$26

$226

Upright marker measuring more than 1.22 metres (four feet) in either height or length, including the base

$400

$52

$452

 

Please note: 50 per cent of the total amount is set aside for care and maintenance for lots purchased and 100 per cent of the total amount is set aside for care/maintenance for markers and monuments. 

 

 Contact Information

 
Parks, Forestry and Horticulture Operations
 
Phone: 905-832-2281
 
Email: parks@vaughan.ca
 
Location:
Joint Operations Centre
2800 Rutherford Rd.
Vaughan, ON  L4K 2N9
 
Service Vaughan:
Submit and track service requests online, 24/7.
Service Vaughan Reporting Tool 
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 Related Links

 
  • Boulevard Maintenance
  • Grass Cutting
  • Great Walks of Vaughan
  • Splashpads
  • Sports Field Hotline
  • Tree and Bench Dedication
  • Vaughan Trails
 

 Additional Resources

 
  • The Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act 2002
  • BOA Consumer Information Guide

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