Cemeteries | Township of Hamilton

The Township of Hamilton maintains the rich, historical significance of one active and four inactive cemeteries, open to the public daily from 8:00 a.m. until dusk. There are many private cemeteries in the villages, hamlets, and rural countryside of the Township.

Active Cemeteries Operated by the Township

Bethel Grove United Church Cemetery

7375 Bethel Grove Road, Camborne

Interment rights for the Bethel Grove Cemetery are not available for purchase by the general public at this time. Interments associated with historic interment rights are permitted with proof of documentation in accordance with the Act.

Any and all inquiries relating to Bethel Grove United Church Cemetery, including interment rights issues and burials, are to be directed to the Corporate Services Department. No individuals other than authorized Township staff are permitted to make arrangements or conduct business in relation to this cemetery.

Inactive Cemeteries Operated by the Township

Bewdley Union Cemetery

5063 Main Street, Bewdley

Interment rights for the Bewdley Union Cemetery are no longer available for purchase. Interments associated with historic interment rights are permitted with proof of documentation in accordance with the Act.

Any and all inquiries relating to the Bewdley Union Cemetery, including interment rights issues and burials, are to be directed to the Corporate Services Department. No individuals other than authorized Township staff are permitted to make arrangements or conduct business in relation to this cemetery.

A. Johnstone Cemetery

Township of Hamilton, Part Lot 6, Concession 8

This is a pioneer cemetery. The cemetery is closed. Interment rights for this cemetery are not available for purchase. Burials are not permitted.

Private Cemeteries

To learn more about the private cemeteries within the Township, please visit the Bereavement Authority of Ontario's Public Register.

Fees and Services

For information relating to burials, purchase and sale of interment rights, monument / marker installation, or history relating to the Township-owned and operated cemeteries, please contact:

Township of Hamilton Corporate Services Department:

By email
Telephone: 905-342-2810
In-person or by mail: P.O. Box 1060, 8285 Majestic Hills Drive, Cobourg, ON K9A 4W5

Our friendly and compassionate staff can assist you throughout the planning process and answer any questions you may have. For pricing related to cemetery services and products, please see the Township's fees and charges.

The Bereavement Authority of Ontario's (BAO) Consumer Information Guide: A Guide to Death Care in Ontario is a guide written for families and the public to know their rights and responsibilities before entering into contracts with organizations that are licensed under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002.