St. John’s Norway provides a complete range of services, cremation, interment and memorialization that can respond to the cultural and financial requirements of each individual or family, as they wish. We therefore encourage commemoration of the deceased in ways that are appropriate to the unique preferences and culture of the lives they lived.
Crematorium
With the Crematorium working in tandem with local funeral homes and transfer services, full cremation services are provided for the community and greater Toronto area.
More information on what to do when a death has occurred, can be found at the link below.
Niches
The above ground niches on the exterior (west facing) wall of the Cemetery office are faced with granite and a bronze wreath plaque can be purchased through the cemetery office to memorialize individuals.
The above ground Niches on the free-standing columbarium’s on Maple Hill are faced with granite and can have simple inscription added to memorialize individuals.
- When you’ve purchased a niche, please be sure to consider the internal Niche Dimensions vs the size of the “urn”/containers that are to be interred within. When in doubt, please feel free to discuss these dimensions with the cemetery staff prior to purchasing an “urn”/container for cremated remains. Please also note that you are not required to purchase an “urn” or container to put cremated remains into. You’re welcome to inter the remains in the container provided by the crematorium (provided the dimensions are suitable).
Cremation Interment
In-ground interment may also take place in your existing family lot, a new lot, or in the Berkeley Cremation Garden. Cremated remains may also be scattered at the Eastwood Scattering Garden.
Casket Interment
St. John’s continues to offer a wide variety of choice of inground lots which are available throughout the Cemetery.
Memorialization
Markers and monuments are a lasting memorial to your loved one. Granite Flat Markers can be ordered through the Cemetery Office. Monuments can be ordered through licenced memorial dealers. Please consult with Cemetery Office prior to connecting with a memorial supplier, so we may ensure that the proper permissions are in place and that we can provide your supplier with size and material restrictions, associated fees, rules and necessary forms to start the order process. Memorials that are not made to the appropriate specifications and don’t adhere to our regulations, will not be accepted or installed.
Restoration
If you have a memorial marker or monument at St. John’s, you may contact the cemetery office directly to arrange for cleaning, highlighting and resetting.
Inscriptions
Existing monuments and flat markers may be updated as required. St. John’s utilizes highly skilled artisans to match existing lettering and graphic components. This work is frequently done onsite.
Wreaths
Fall/Winter Wreaths can be purchased. For details, please email or call.
Annual Gardens
St. John’s provides garden services to enhance the appearance of individual lots. Gardens are planted in the early part of June, weather permitting. This service includes planting, weeding and regular watering through to September.
Interment Rights
The owner of the Interment Rights has complete authority over all burials and memorialization of their lot. When the owner of the interment rights dies, the executor/trix of their estate should transfer these rights to a survivor. A nominal fee is charged for this service and a new Interment Rights Certificate is issued.
Consumer Information: A Guide to Death Care in Ontario
A Guide to Death Care in Ontario is a free guide provided by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO). The Guide helps consumers know their rights and responsibilities before entering into contracts with organizations that are licensed under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002. All licensees of the BAO – including this Cemetery – are required to provide consumers with a copy of this guide when making arrangements.
The BAO urges all consumers to access A Guide to Death Care in Ontario ahead of time and encourages them to read through the guide, plan ahead and ask lots of questions prior to entering into a contract with the Cemetery.
Printed copies are available from the office. Or you may obtain a copy at the link below (on the BAO website).
Administration & Bylaws
St. John’s Norway Cemetery and Crematorium operates under a comprehensive set of bylaws that have been approved by the Provincial Government. You may review or download a copy of the bylaws at the link below.