Prospect Cemetery – Toronto
Welcome to Prospect
Safety reminder at our cemeteries: Our cemeteries collectively offer valued green spaces and a vast tree canopy, serving as an important ‘carbon sink’ in urban environments. They also include one of the largest arboretums in Canada. We are so fortunate to have all this beauty in our midst, but that kind of beauty takes expert care to maintain. Our dedicated arborist team has noticed an increase in people approaching them while they’re actively working with chainsaws and wood-chippers. Approaching workers during active tree work can be startling and potentially dangerous. While we understand tree work can be fascinating to watch, please respect all safety barriers and signage while visiting our cemeteries. These setups are in place to protect both the public and our staff. If you have questions or concerns, please direct them to the cemetery office.
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.
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Cemetery Gate Hours:
April 1 - October 31 – 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
November 1 to March 31 – 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Cemetery Office Hours:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Saturday. We are closed on Sunday and on public holidays.
Located in the heart of Toronto’s St. Clair West neighbourhood, Prospect Cemetery has been a place of remembrance and beauty since 1890. Known as the “Cemetery on St. Clair,” it features stunning Canadian artwork, the iconic Lights of the Madonna memorial and one of the city’s most pristine green landscapes. With limited ground burial space, numerous cremation options and a beautiful mausoleum, Prospect offers a peaceful and dignified setting for families across generations.
The cemetery is beautifully maintained, and it was wonderful to see people walking, running and pushing strollers through it.
We understand that losing someone you love can feel overwhelming
That’s why we’re here to make the process as simple and stress-free as possible. You can trust our team to guide you with compassion, openness and transparency every step of the way.
Our Services Offerings at Prospect
Cemetery
Prospect Cemetery, known as the “Cemetery on St. Clair,” has been a cherished part of Toronto’s west end since 1890. Nestled along St. Clair Avenue West, this historic cemetery is home to remarkable Canadian artwork, unique memorial features like the Lights of the Madonna and beautifully landscaped grounds that blend natural elements with peaceful green space, making it one of the city’s most scenic and tranquil cemeteries.
Ground Burial
Due to its long-standing heritage, burial space at Prospect Cemetery is limited. Available options include cremation burial plots and single grave lots, each allowing up to two caskets and four cremated remains, as outlined in the interment rights agreement.
Cremation Interment
For those choosing cremation, Prospect Cemetery offers a variety of lasting memorial options for families and friends to visit and reflect.
- The Hall of Niches features elegant glass- and marble-fronted niches with bronze plaques
- Granite-fronted niches are available in both the Prospect Court Mausoleum and the historic Garden Mausoleum
- Cremation burial plots are also available for those who prefer ground interment
Veterans' Section
Prospect Cemetery proudly offers a dedicated Veterans’ Section to honour Canadian and Allied veterans and their spouses. This solemn area features the Cross of Sacrifice, a distinguished memorial designed by British architect Sir Reginald Blomfield and officially recognized by the Imperial War Graves Commission. Similar monuments appear in Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries around the world, symbolizing shared remembrance and respect for those who served.
Mausoleum
Mausoleum of the Last Supper
Located just inside the St. Clair Avenue entrance, the Mausoleum of the Last Supper is a modern, climate-controlled indoor mausoleum at Prospect Cemetery. Originally known as the Prospect Court Mausoleum, this historic structure has been beautifully enclosed and expanded to include nearly 1,200 new crypts. The space blends original red granite-fronted crypts with elegant white Carrara marble crypts and glass-fronted niches, creating a warm, light-filled environment for remembrance.
This state-of-the-art facility offers:
- Single, companion and family crypts
- Spacious gathering areas for Rosary and committal services
- Bronze vases, lamps and photo frames for personalization
- Elevator access and full climate control
- No annual maintenance or hidden fees
Mausoleum of the Sacred Souls
Several hundred yards inside the St. Clair Avenue entrance, the Mausoleum of the Sacred Souls is a four-storey, state-of-the-art indoor mausoleum built in 2007 around the original cemetery office. This facility offers nearly 1,000 crypts designed to provide families with a dignified and lasting place of remembrance.
Families can choose from a variety of entombment options and features, including:
- Single, companion and family crypts
- Spacious gathering areas for Rosary and committal services
- Premium sections with imported Italian religious statuary
- A stunning mosaic of The Last Supper
- Italian white Carrara marble crypt fronts
- Bronze vases, lamps and photo frames for personalization
- Elevator access to upper levels
- Fully air-conditioned, climate-controlled interior
- No annual electricity, maintenance or hidden fees
Memorial
This granite feature located at the entrance to Prospect Court Mausoleum features a beautiful, illuminated statue of the Madonna and Child. Inscriptions may be engraved on the plaques and photo-ceramic portraits may also be added.
Pre-Planning Advisors
Dianne Correia
Joe Belviso
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