Cremation
Cremation Services
Serving Ontario Families with Care Since 1933
Mount Pleasant Group pioneered cremation in Ontario, opening the province’s first crematorium at Toronto Necropolis in 1933. Today, cremation is the most common choice for families seeking a flexible, meaningful and environmentally conscious alternative to traditional burial. We proudly operate four modern cremation centres at Elgin Mills, Meadowvale, Mount Pleasant and Thornton cemeteries.
Why More Families Are Choosing Cremation
Cremation offers greater flexibility in how and when you honour a loved one. Whether you prefer a traditional service, a private family gathering or a memorial at a later date, cremation allows you to plan in a way that’s personal and meaningful. Ashes can be:
- Buried in a grave or placed in a niche
- Scattered in a cemetery garden or meaningful location (in accordance with local laws)
- Kept at home or divided into keepsake urns or memorial jewellery
This flexibility is especially helpful for families who live across different locations or need more time to plan a service.
Cremation is a personal decision, and we’re here to help you explore your options with care and clarity.
Environmentally Responsible Cremation
We are proud to lead the way in sustainable cremation practices. Our cremator systems feature fully automated emissions abatement technology that meets the most stringent environmental standards globally. These systems are not only advanced – they’re exceptionally clean.
To put this into perspective, our upgraded cremators produce fewer emissions over the course of an entire year than many everyday household activities do in just a few hours or days. Activities such as using a gas-powered lawn mower, operating a barbecue or even driving a car contribute significantly more pollutants in far less time. This comparison highlights just how environmentally responsible our cremation process truly is.
By investing in this technology, we’ve significantly reduced our environmental footprint while continuing to provide respectful, meaningful cremation services.
Cremation can raise a lot of questions. That’s why we’ve put together a helpful FAQ to guide you through the process.