Greenwood Cemetery
The City of Owen Sound's Greenwood Cemetery is located on approximately 40 acres of land in the south-western section of the City. Surrounded by beautiful trees and hedges, a heavily wooded ravine runs diagonally through the centre of the cemetery. It is a traditional cemetery with areas for both upright monuments and flat markers. The original house is now used as the cemetery office, with a maintenance building located behind the house.
History |
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Greenwood Cemetery opened to the public in 1854. In 1927, a Mausoleum was built with an exterior covered in Indiana Limestone and the interior is finished with Italian Marble. The Mausoleum features several beautiful stained glass windows and has a large centre chapel (for year-round use). A section of the cemetery west of the Mausoleum was developed and landscaped in 1962. This area, known as the Memorial Gardens, boasts beautiful flowering trees and evergreen shrubs. A small chapel built in 1900 has most recently been used as a workshop and storage facility. Greenwood Cemetery enriches the City, not only as a place of remembrance, but also as an open space and heritage resource. |
Regulations and Fees |
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All cemeteries in Ontario are regulated by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO). The City's is licensed by the BAO to Operate Greenwood Cemetery. License Number 3271589. The regulations set forth in the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act ensure the rights of the public are protected. The BAO publishes the Consumer Information Guide that provides information to the public with respect to what is required, permitted or prohibited in the bereavement sector in Ontario. Separate from the Provincial regulations, each cemetery sets its own by-laws governing how it operates. For more information, please see the Greenwood Cemetery By-law. Greenwood Cemetery Fees are detailed in schedule H of the City's Fees and Charges Bylaw and in the 2022 Cemetery Tariffs. |
Hours |
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Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Please call to make an appointment. Mausoleum hours from May to September are Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Other times by Scheduled Appointment.
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