Safety around Workers

Location(s):
Elgin Mills Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Centres – Richmond Hill
Meadowvale Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Centres – Brampton
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Centres – Toronto
Pine Hills Cemetery and Funeral Centre – Scarborough
Thornton Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Centre – Oshawa
York Cemetery and Funeral Centre – North York
Beechwood Cemetery – Vaughan
Duffin Meadows Cemetery – Pickering
Prospect Cemetery – Toronto
Toronto Necropolis
Alert Type:
General

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.