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2022 Cemetery Decoration Days

Burford Pioneer 
Burford Congregational

Date: Sunday, August 14th

Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the Burford Pioneer Columbarium.

Oakland & Scotland Cemeteries

Oakland & Scotland Cemeteries (please note that Oakland and Scotland Decoration Days have been combined)

Date: Sunday, September 4th

Service details are not currently available.

Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Date: Sunday, September 11th

Service details are not currently available.

Northfield Cemetery

Date: Sunday, September 18th

Service will be held at 2:30 pm at Northfield Congregational Church.

Family and friends are welcome to place flowers (real or artificial) at the graveside. Glass containers, pottery or wires are not allowed, as they are a hazard to the public and staff. In order to keep the cemeteries clean and neat in appearance, staff will dispose of withered flowers the following week, and artificial flowers when in poor condition.  Enjoy this year's Decoration Day in your community.

Updated Cemetery By-Law Number 119-13

Please find changes to the By-Law highlighted in yellow in the document below:

BY-LAW NUMBER 119-13

Notice: Oakland Cemetery, 112 Oakland Road

The County of Brant has submitted plans to alter this cemetery to the Registrar of the Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act, 2002.  Any interested parties may contact the County of Brant Cemetery Office at Tel: (519) 442-3822 for information.  The plans may be reviewed at 116 King Edward St., Paris, ON.

These plans are subject to the approval of the Registrar, Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act, 2002. Telephone: Bereavement Authority of Ontario 647-483-2645 or 1-844-493-6356

Cemetery Information

  • The County of Brant manages 11 active cemeteries where burial services are offered year-round.
  • There are 25 inactive cemeteries where loved ones are honoured. Much of Brant's history is commemorated by the settlers that rest in our cemeteries.
  • To explore the rich history and heritage that is hidden within the local cemeteries, view the Heritage Cemetery Driving Tour.

Cemetery Bylaw

Cemetery bylaws govern the operation of county cemeteries. Read the cemetery bylaw for more detailed information.

Genealogy Requests

For those who are interested in finding a family member, genealogy requests are accepted at the Cemetery Office. To conduct a search of records the following information is required:

  • Name of the cemetery
  • Full name of the person
  • Date or approximate year of death

Some of the records on file for cemeteries are not complete, therefore we may not be able to provide you with the information you request. Please call 519.442.3822 for information. The following resources will also assist you in your family history research:

  • Online cemetery records for thousands of cemeteries world-wide - www.interment.net
  • Brant County Genealogical Society - 519.753.4140
  • The Paris Museum and Historical Society - 519.442.9295
  • The Burford Township Historical Society - 519.449.1792
  • The South Dumfries Historical Society - 519.448.3265
  • The County of Brant Public Library online historical collection and local history book collections - www.brantlibrary.ca

Mailing Address

To visit us: 116 King Edward St., Paris, ON.

For more information please contact the Cemetery Office at 519.442.3822.

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66 Grand River Street N, Paris
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26 Park Avenue, Burford
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All Customer Service Offices will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022 for the Labour Day Holiday. 

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