Scattering Garden

Cremated remains placed in the Scattering Garden, a niche or the ground are treated with the same dignity as traditional casket burials. A permanent record is kept in the cemetery database.

Note: Cremated remains placed in the Scattering Garden cannot be recovered.

Memorial options

The garden includes two granite memorial books where families can place a 3 x 4 inch bronze plaque in memory of a loved one. You can place a plaque even if the person is memorialized elsewhere. The City supplies the bronze plaques.

Memorial boulders are also available for purchase. These natural stones are an environmentally friendly way to honour a loved one. Each boulder is located in the Scattering Garden and can hold up to two 4 x 6 inch bronze plaques. Porcelain portraits are also available.

Scattering may be performed by the family or by the City, provided all required permissions are received and fees are paid.

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Memorial book plaque availability

This map shows the availability of plaque spaces in the memorial book. Spaces are numbered and those available for reservation are marked in green. Please refer to the space number when making arrangements. Cemetery staff can confirm availability.

Note: The map is updated as availability changes.

View the memorial book availability map, updated July 16, 2024
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Memorial boulder availability

This map shows the locations and availability of memorial boulders. Boulders available for reservation are marked in green and numbered. Use the number when arranging to reserve a space or order a plaque. Cemetery staff can confirm availability.

Note: The map is updated as availability changes.

View the memorial boulder map, updated November 20, 2024
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