Earth Burial Options

For a traditional earth burial, the following arrangements need to be made. We are here to help you. Please contact us 48 business hours prior to the funeral so that we can ensure the site is prepared for burial.  

Note: if you or someone in your family owns a family plot, please confirm plot ownership, and that there is space available. The plot owner must approve and sign for all arrangements. For more information, see Plot Ownership Transfers.

1. Cemetery Plot

You can choose a site that allows for an upright or flat grave marker. 

Plot Prices: Traditional and Meadows Sections

The plot price includes perpetual care. 

Cost

Type

Cemeteries

$4,396 Full-size Beechmount, Mount Pleasant, & Edmonton Cemetery
$2,008 Child Beechmount, Mount Pleasant, & Edmonton Cemetery
$1,997 Full-size Northern Lights, South Haven, & Little Mountain
$880 Child Northern Lights & South Haven
$2,305 Full-size Premium Northern Lights & South Haven
$1,860 Full-size Clover Bar

Prices include GST. See also Cancellation / Refund Policy.

Plot Configurations

A full size plot can accommodate 2 casket burials and up to 6 ash burials.

Possible arrangements of a full-size plot:

 

2. Opening and Closing of a Plot

There are costs associated with opening the gravesite to accommodate burial when the need arises. This includes meeting the family at the cemetery entrance, guiding them to the gravesite, dressing the grave and placement of the lowering device. The grave is covered once the ceremony is completed and the family departs.

Prices: Opening and Closing

Cost

Type

$375 Child Standard (6 foot)
$854 Standard (6 foot)
$1,332 Deep (9 foot)
$343 Cremated remains (3 feet)
$138 Shoring

Prices include GST. See also Cancellation / Refund Policy.

3. Grave Liners

This is a concrete liner that surrounds the casket when it is placed in the grave. It is required by cemetery regulations for casket burials. This assists in minimizing safety issues surrounding sunken grounds and reducing the amount of maintenance required for future care in the cemetery. An alternative to the concrete liner is a vault, which can be supplied by the funeral home.

Prices: Liners

Cost

Type

$495 Liner, Child
$757 Liner, Standard
$825 Liner, Bottomless Adult
$765 Liner, Bottomless Child
$307 Vault, cremation concrete
$181 Vault, cremation HG Fiberglass
$145 Vault, cremation fiberglass

Prices include GST. See also Cancellation / Refund Policy.

4. Grave Marker (optional)

This is a bronze or granite marker containing information about the individual(s) buried.

Prices: Monuments / Markers / Plaques

All installation fees include perpetual care of the marker foundation.

Please see Memorial Regulations for more information on the application process, dimensions, materials, and delivery and installation requirements.

Complete the Application Form and fax, email drop-off. Processing will occur with payment.

Please call 780-442-0974 for ordering information.

Monument Installations

$316 Up to 13"
$479 14" to 20"
$684 21" to 36" & Military
$1,058 37" to 54"
$1,264 55" to 72"
$1,436 73" to 108"
$69 Admin Fee

Prices include GST. See also Cancellation / Refund Policy.

 

Additional Cemetery Services Available
Flowers, after hours staffing, disinternment, monument cleaning, pall bearing, etc.

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