Frequently Asked Questions

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No, the town does not open and close plots.
A list of contractors in the area that can assist with this is available on the website under Service Providers.

All monuments must be of stone, marble, granite or aluminum alloy and not heavier than 95 kilograms.
Monuments or markers must be placed at the head of the plot on solid ground and in line with other monuments in that section of the cemetery.

No, foot markers are not permitted.

One plot may have one casket burial and up to three (3) cremations.  They are different regulations for the Field of Honour, please see that section.

Only the Veterans spouse can be interned in the plot.

No

Contribution and donations towards the cemetery can be made at the Town Office. 
The office is located at 19 – 1 Avenue NW or to call 780-324-3065.

The Town does not have a care fund set up but does maintain the cemetery through general revenue funds.  All donations and contributions are welcome to assist for the care of the cemetery.

No, due to the difficulties in locating plots in the winter months and bringing in machineries with the chance of damage to other graves and monuments, we do not reserve plots.

Currently we do not.  Should this become something that is desirable to families in the future, it can be considered.

To purchase a plot, please contact the Town Office at 19 – 1 Avenue NW McLennan or call 780-324-3065.

A burial permit is required to be submitted to the Town Office before a plot can be purchased.

Yes, you can inter your love ones.  A minimum depth for casket interments is six (6) feet and for cremations a minimum of three (3) feet must be obtained.