Cemeteries
Town of Halton Hills currently operates and maintains Greenwood Cemetery located in Georgetown and Fairview Cemetery in Acton. The Town also preserves seven inactive heritage cemeteries, rich in historical significance that date back to 1830. As of 2016 the Town operates and maintains Hillcrest Cemetery in Norval on behalf of Hillcrest Cemetery Board.
Fairview Cemetery
20 Cobblehill Road, Acton, ON
Fairview Cemetery's services and features include:
• A range of interment choices providing for ground burial and cremation
• Lunaris, Solaris & Stellans Columbaria
• Moore Memorial (erected in 1901)
• Robert Little Monument
Greenwood Cemetery
100 King Street, Georgetown, ON
Greenwood Cemetery's services and features include:
• A range of interment choices providing for ground burial and cremation
• Reflection Garden (cremation interment)
• Faith, Charity & Hope Columbaria
• Centennial Monument (erected in 1967)
Hillcrest Cemetery
Winston Churchill Boulevard and 10 Side Road, Norval, ON
Hillcrest Cemetery’s services and features include:
• A range of interment choices providing for ground burial and cremation
• Columbarium
• Operates according to By-Laws of Hillcrest Cemetery
Devereaux Cemetery
Devereaux Cemetery is an option for the residents of Halton Hills, located on 17th Side Road, just west of Trafalgar Road, next to the Holy Redeemer Cemetery.
The cemetery has lots for full-casket burial and for cremated remains. Above-ground estate crypts are also available.
Devereaux Cemetery is operated by The Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Hamilton. However, Devereaux is a secular cemetery open to residents regardless of religious affiliation.
For more information, please go to www.devereauxcemetery.ca or call Cemetery Manager,
John Perrotta, at 905-877-8500 or 1-800-661-5985.
Rates
It can be difficult to know what to expect in terms of cost when choosing interment options. We recommend that you email us above or contact the Cemetery Coordinator by calling 905-873-2601 x2281.
Download the Cemetery Rates
Special Care Programs
Town of Halton Hills is pleased to offer a line of expanded services at Greenwood and Fairview Cemeteries choose from a Full service Flower Bed and Monument Cleaning.
Lot / Plot
A lot is a specific area of land within a cemetery that has been designated for the interment of human remains. A plot is two or more lots in which the right to inter have been sold as a unit.
Columbaria Niches
A niche is a sealed compartment for the interment of cremated remains within a columbarium. Garden, Grace and Serenity Columbaria are available at Greenwood Cemetery and the Lunaris, and Solaris Columbaria are available at Fairview Cemetery.
Reflection Garden
For those wishing for an alternative to columbaria for the interment of cremated remains, ask staff about our new "Reflection Garden" option.
Town of Halton Hills offers a number of community wide opportunities to commemorate life's most memorable moments. Celebrate births, weddings and anniversaries, pay tribute to the life of a loved one, or recognize employee service, all while enhancing the community.
Tree Dedications
Download the Tree Dedication Request Form (pdf)
Honour life's special moments with a living tribute through the Tree Dedication Program. A visual metaphor of growth and strength is captured as your tree plants its roots and matures throughout the seasons.
Tree Dedications continue to enrich the community by creating shade in parks, improving air and water quality and providing food and shelter for local wildlife.
Personalized bronze memorial plaques are also available to accompany your tree.
Commemorate a moment or a lifetime while making Halton Hills a more beautiful place to visit and live. Tree Dedications are planted in the spring or fall and can be planted in any Town of Halton Hills park or cemetery. If your preferred location is not available, an alternate site will be discussed with you.
For more information about Tree Dedications, please contact the
Landscape Architect, Recreation & Parks at 905.873.2601 ext. 2280 or email us
CHARACTERISTICS OF SUGGESTED SPECIES
| Common Name | Mature Height/Width | Foliage Colour | Fall Colour | Special Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basswood | 25m/13m | Dark Green | Yellow | White spring flowers, Heart shaped leaves |
| Royalty Crab Apple | 5m/5m | Dark Purple | Purple | Crimson flowers, Dark red fruit |
| Douglas Fir | 25m/6m | Dark Green | - | Soft foliage |
| Ironwood | 12m/8m | Green | Yellow | Native, Provides bird habitat |
| Ivory Silk Lilac Tree | 7m/5m | Dark Green | - | Large white flower clusters in July |
| Red Maple | 13m/13m | Green | Yellow to Red | Native, Red flowers in spring |
| Silver Maple | 19m/15m | Green | Yellow | Native, Leaves have silvery underside |
| Sugar Maple | 22m/15m | Green | Yellow/Orange/Red | Native, Striking fall colour |
| White Pine | 25m/12m | Green | - | Native, Fast Growing |
| Red Oak | 25m/17m | Dark Green | Bright Red | Native, Striking fall colour |
| White Oak | 25m/20m | Dark Green | Wine Red | Native, Striking fall colour |
| Serviceberry | 7m/3m | Green | Golden Orange | Native, Profusion of white flowers |
| White Spruce | 20m/6m | Light Green | - | Fast growing, Attractive pyramidal shape |
Bench Dedications
Download the Bench Dedication Request Form (pdf)
Create a special place in a park, trail or cemetery to sit and enjoy the landscapes of Halton Hills. A unique way to honour nature lovers in our community.
Personalized bronze memorial plaques are also available to accompany your bench.
For more information about Bench Dedications, please contact the
Landscape Architect, Recreation & Parks at 905.873.2601 ext. 2280 or email us
Choose from 3 different bench styles based on location:
| Backless bench | Bench with back | Black iron bench with back |
|---|---|---|
| * Excluding Remembrance Park. | ||
Cemetery (Vase) Dedications
Download the Cemetery (Vase) Dedication Request Form (pdf)
The Cemetery Dedication Program provides the opportunity to create a lasting tribute recognizing the life of friends and family.
Commemorative vases and plaques can be placed at the Reflection Garden in Greenwood Cemetery, or can accompany a columbarium niche.
Memorial vases offer a location for the placement of fresh cut flowers and a short inscription around the base.
Personalized bronze plaques are also available to accompany your
memorial dedication.
For more information about Cemetery Dedications please contact the Cemetery Coordinator at 905.873.2601 ext. 2281 or send us an email
- Cemetery By-Law
- Pets are not permitted in the Cemeteries
- The Speed Limit is 10 km/h
- Vehicles are not allowed off the roadways
- Vandalism or desecration is prohibited
- All visitors must respect the integrity and dignity of the cemetery
- Provincial Cemeteries Act, Health Protection & Promotion Act: www.e-laws.gov.on.ca
- Vital Statistics Act: www.ontario.ca
- Ontario Genealogical Society: www.ogs.on.ca
Halton Hills Cemeteries Guide
The Halton Hills Cemeteries Guide outlines cemetery products and services, standard regulations and roles and responsibilities. The handbook is a helpful tool to anyone contemplating the purchase of a lot or niche, or currently maintaining the burial site of a loved one. Hard copies are available from Recreation and Parks.
Cemetery Contacts
To learn more about Halton Hills Cemeteries and to discuss our services, please contact us
Operations & Maintenance
Parks & Cemeteries Unit
905.873.2601 ext. 2614
Sales, Records & Administration
Recreation & Parks
905.873.2601 ext. 2281
