It is our honor to provide the members of our community with a peaceful spot to rest, and a pleasant space for visitors to pay their respects. Meaford’s cemeteries are beautiful, tranquil green spaces with deep roots in our local heritage. Explore the history behind these spaces, along with information on purchasing plots.
Municipal Cemeteries
Lakeview Cemetery
Located close to the urban area of Meaford, Lakeview Cemetery encompasses 29 acres. It has been in operation since 1868, and it features a beautiful fountain and pond, gazebo, and chapel.
The most recent addition to the cemetery, the new chapel view columbarium was completed in early 2022, has 112 new niches available.
Location: 382 Graham Street, Meaford
Services: Interment, Columbarium
Duxbury Cemetery
Duxbury Cemetery was originally part of a neighbouring farm property, and is our oldest cemetery dating back to 1849. At just 2 acres, it has a distinct rural character and is located within close proximity to the shores of Georgian Bay.
Location: 265839 sideroad 25
Services: Interment
St. Matthew’s Cemetery
St. Matthew’s Cemetery was established in 1901 in the community of Bognor.
Location: 104680 Grey Road 18
Services: Interment
Additional Information
Interment / Rights Standard Plot
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard Plot | $1,158.00 +HST |
| Child Plot | $685.00 +HST |
| Cremation Plot | $816.00 +HST |
Internments Open/Close
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard Plot | $1,200.00 +HST |
| Cremation Plot | $527.00 +HST |
| Child Plot | $527.00 +HST |
| Niche | $342.00 + HST |
| Weekend and Statutory Holidays** | $552.00 +HST |
** Weekend and statutory holiday open/close fees are in addition to the standard fees.
Columbarium
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| All Rows | $1,763.00 +HST |
Disinterment
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard Plot | $1,200.00 +HST |
| Cremation | $800.00 +HST |
Markers & Foundations
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Flat Marker (measuring at least 1116.3 sq cm or 173 sq in) | $100.00 +HST |
| Upright Marker (measuring 1.22 m (4ft) or less in height and 1.22 (4ft) or less in length including the base) | $200.00 +HST |
| Upright Marker (measuring more than 1.22 (4ft) in either height or length including the base) | $400.00 +HST |
Fees
| Fee | Price |
|---|---|
| Administration – Cancellation Deed | $210.00 |
| Deed Transfer | $210.00 |
| Replacement Deed | $158.00 |
| Genealogical Searches | $60.00/hour |
There are also many historical and inactive cemeteries throughout the Municipality of Meaford. They are an important part of our local heritage, and can be very interesting to visit
View the inactive cemeteries map.