Please be aware that the eastbound on‑ramp to Highway 401 from Brock Road in Pickering will be closed for approximately six months, starting April 15. When exiting The Simple Alternative – Pickering, vehicles will be required to turn right, as access to the eastbound 401 ramp will be unavailable. Increased traffic delays are expected in the area. Alternate eastbound Highway 401 access points: Whites Road (Pickering) Westney Road (Ajax) We encourage visitors and families to allow extra travel time when attending services.
The elevator at the Mausoleum of the Saints is temporarily out of service. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The pricing for most of our products and services is set to increase on April 1. Until March 31, you can still plan and purchase at current rates. View current pricing.
Grave settling is a natural part of the burial process and can happen in the weeks and months after an interment. When a grave is prepared for burial, the soil becomes loose. After the burial, the soil is placed back into the grave and small air pockets may remain. Over time, the soil naturally settles and compacts, which can cause the ground on the grave to sink. Wet weather and saturated ground can make this happen more quickly and may cause the settling to be more noticeable. Please be assured our cemetery teams regularly check graves and will continue to...
In accordance with cemetery by laws, memorial wreaths may be placed in our cemeteries between November 1 and March 31 each year. To allow for spring grounds maintenance, all wreaths and wreath stands must be removed by April 1. Any items remaining after this date will be removed and disposed of by the cemetery without further notice. Thank you in advance for your co-operation.
To enhance the experience for our visitors, the Mausoleum of the Saints will undergo a flooring upgrade from January to March 2026. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve the space. If you have any questions, please contact our front office at 905-669-1827. Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
Please be advised that Prospect Cemetery is home to nature and various wildlife. We are currently seeing an increased presence of coyotes and foxes in the area. We ask that you please do not approach or feed the animals during your visit, taking care to avoid the animals as much as possible. Please stay alert and stay safe.