Our Stories

Discover our history, properties, and perspectives along with the latest Mount Pleasant Group news.

Remembrance Day ceremony at York Cemetery with uniformed personnel near a monument and Canadian flag.

Remembrance Day Ceremonies at York Cemetery

Remembrance Day is a time for us to come together as a community to honour those who served and sacrificed for our freedoms. This year’s observances
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Two people holding a wreath with red poppies during a snowy remembrance ceremony, with others standing behind.

Snowy Sunrise Service Marks Prospect Cemetery’s 97th Annual Remembrance Day Tribute

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners demonstrating a grappling technique.

From the Mat to the Grounds: How Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Shapes Rafael’s Work Ethic at Mount Pleasant Group

Kaitlyn and Dan standing together with a beautiful landscape in the background.

From Colleagues to Soulmates: Kaitlyn and Dan’s Love Story at York Funeral Centre

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Hospice Heartbeats: Margaret’s Place Hospice at St. Joseph’s Villa Wins 2025 MPG Innovation Award

Marisa and her daughters

Marisa Koyata: An Inspirational Baker

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Hospice Northwest of Thunder Bay Wins the Inaugural Mount Pleasant Group Equity in Action Award

man at the crematorium

Teddy Nanan: MPG’s Trailblazing Crematorium Operator

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Sorry for your Loss Podcast

sustainable coffin in the woods

Mount Pleasant Group Becomes First in Canada to Offer Mushroom-Grown Coffins and Urns from Loop Biotech

woman at the pottery wheel

How Pottery Gives Dawn Rumsey Balance

man playing the guitar

Talking Music and Family with Nelson Boaventura

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Natasha Bryan: Funeral Director by Day, DJ by Night

smiling woman with glasses

Hannah Boyd Goes Above and Beyond

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HPCO and MPG Introduce the Mount Pleasant Group Equity in Action Award

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Growing up on Cemetery Grounds Led Patty Harris to a 35-Year Career at MPG

Liz Chow

Liz Chow Finds Her Passion as Arborist and Earns Recognition at Ontario Tree Climbing Championships

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Linda Lee's Historical Journey in Death Care

Angie Aquino at her desk

Angie Aquino: A 45-Year Career at MPG

Harvie family at the harvie memorial

Remembrance Day Holds Extra Meaning for Mark Harvie