What options do I have after the cremation has taken place?
All ten of our cemeteries have extensive memorialization options for those who have selected cremation. In particular, we have created a Garden of Remembrance, a cemetery within a cemetery, at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto and Meadowvale Cemetery in Brampton. At those locations, we have set aside a special area for unique memorialization of your loved one's ashes. Please contact the cemetery of your choice for detailed information or to arrange a tour.

How soon after interment may I place a memorial?
This is entirely a matter of choice. The memorial can be ordered when the interment rights are purchased or at a later date. Most memorials can also be ordered in advance of need.

Must I put a memorial on my grave/lot?
No. For identification, each grave or lot is marked with a permanent number marker. However, a personal memorial does provide a permanent reminder of a loved one, and will stand to be viewed by future generations.

What types of memorials are there?
The most common memorials in a cemetery are upright monuments, and flat markers of bronze or granite set flush with the ground. At all Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries' chapels, a Book of Remembrance features memorials in calligraphy displayed on selected anniversary dates. A memorial tree, a chapel pew or a work of art such as a tapestry or stained-glass window can also be dedicated to someone's memory. You may also place inscriptions on crypt and niche fronts.

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