What kind of ornamentation is permitted in a Lot?
|
|
The following rules apply for ornaments on a lot:
- Decorations are permitted only in the top 24 inches of full burial lots. Planting of any kind is only permitted on full burial lots.
- Flowerbeds cannot be defined or enclosed by any fencing, railing, concrete curbing or enclosure of any kind.
- Vegetation and floral tributes must be kept in good condition
- No glassware or breakable items are permitted on any lots
- Any ornamentation contrary to the dignity and decorum of our cemeteries will be removed without notice;
- Any ornamentation posing a risk to the public from breakage or combustibility, or interfering with interment procedures or cemetery operations will be removed without notice.
For more information surrounding lot decorations, please refer to the Town's Cemetery By-Law, Section 17.
|
When do I have to remove my wreaths?
|
- Wreaths can be placed on a lot between May 1st and October 15th each calendar year.
- Wreaths must be removed from all lots no later than October 15th.
- Only one wreath is permitted per lot.
|
Can shrubs be planted on a Lot?
|
|
Bushes with thorns are not permitted.
Shrubs can be placed on either side of the monument as long as they are contained within the lot and do not exceed four feet in mature height.
|
Do I own the land when I purchase a Lot?
|
| Purchasers have purchased the "rights" to be buried in the cemetery. This is called "Interment Rights". Purchasers do not actually own the land, just the "rights". |
How long will I have my interment rights?
|
|
Having interment rights means you have the right to bury or inter human remains or cremated human remains in a grave, lot, or niche. Any interment rights, which are sold and not used for interment purposes after a twenty-year period, may be considered abandoned by the Town.
Unused interment rights for lots, cremation lots and columbarium niches may be resold. Please contact the Receptionist/Cemetery Secretary in our Corporate Services Department for the procedures on the resale of interment rights.
|
Can someone else in my family use the grave I purchase?
|
| Yes, as long as the individual who holds the interment rights gives written permission. |
Can I scatter cremated remains (ashes) anywhere?
|
| No, in our cemeteries you may not scatter remains. On private property, permission must be obtained from whoever owns the land. You may scatter remains on Crown Land, including land covered by water, if it's unoccupied (e.g. provincial parks, conservations reserves, the Great Lakes), unless there are signs or postings that prohibit scattering. |
What is the Care & Maintenance Fund?
|
| When an interment right is purchased a portion is set aside for the care and maintenance of the cemetery. The amounts are prescribed by legislation depending on the type of interment rights purchased. |
When can I visit a Cemetery?
|
| Our cemeteries are open daily from dawn until dusk beginning late spring until closing in late fall. |
Who do I contact for information to purchase Lots or schedule interments?
|
| Contact our Receptionist/Cemetery Secretary in our Corporate Services Department for information on cemetery lots and sales. |
Who do I contact for maintenance issues at any cemetery?
|
| Contact our Receptionist/Cemetery Secretary in our Corporate Services Department to report or discuss any maintenance issues at any Town cemetery. |
How much notice is required for interments?
|
| A minimum of 48 hours notice is required for interments in any of our cemeteries. Interments are subject to the availability of our contractor. |
When are interments performed?
|
| Interments are performed at times mutually agreed between the Town and the requester, subject to the availability of the Town's contractor. Interments take place Monday to Friday and require 48 hours notice. Interments are performed on weekends and holidays at an additional fee. |
Can a memorial be placed anywhere on a Lot?
|
| There are restrictions governing the placement of memorials on cemetery lots. Contact our Corporate Services Department for more information. |
Should I set up an appointment to arrange to purchase a Lot or schedule an interment?
|
| Appointments are strongly encouraged to ensure staff are available to assist and to reduce wait time if staff are busy with other patrons. |
How do I inscribe my columbarium niche?
|
| The inscription on the columbarium niche is done through our contractor. Contact our Corporate Services Department at 705-645-6319 for more information. |
How are monuments or markers placed?
|
| Only one upright marker is permitted on a lot. Markers used will depend on the lot type. If you have any questions, Contact our Receptionist/Cemetery Secretary in the Corporate Services Department for more information, or refer to the Town's Cemetery By-law. |
What happens if I purchase the rights to a cemetery lot, but change my mind or move away from the area?
|
| If you change your mind within the first 30 days, you will receive a full refund. If you should change your mind for any reason after the 30 days has passed, you may sell your interment rights to a third party in accordance with the Town's Cemetery By-Law. Contact our Corporate Services Department to learn more about this process. |
I'm making a family tree. What information can you give me?
|
| We can often provide the information one would find on a monument as well as the location of the graves. Contact our Receptionist/Cemetery Secretary in our Corporate Services Department for more information. |
Which of your cemeteries still have space/graves available?
|
| Visit our "Locations" tab above. Under status they will be identified as "Active". |
Do any of the cemeteries operated by the Town have sections where veterans and their partners can be buried?
|
| Yes. The Bracebridge Municipal Cemetery has designated areas for veterans and their partners. |
Does one have to be a Canadian veteran to be buried in one of your veterans' section?
|
| No. Veterans' sections are available to both Canadian and Allied veterans. |
Do you have a place where a reception can take place?
|
| None of our cemeteries have designated reception areas; however, services can take place graveside. |
What are the hours of operation to make arrangements?
|
| Our hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. The Municipal Office is closed weekends and on Statutory Holidays. |
Do I need to be the religious denomination of the cemetery to be buried there?
|
|
No. The names of some of our cemeteries are historically based on the church that formally managed the cemetery. Since these cemeteries have been assumed by the Town, no stipulations or prohibitions based on religion apply.
|
