The County of Brant manages 11 active cemeteries where burial services are offered year-round.
Throughout the County, 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.
The Margaret Graham Memorial Chapel in Paris has available services at no charge for families. The chapel can seat 80 people.
To explore the rich history and heritage that is hidden within the local cemeteries, view the Heritage Cemetery Driving Tour.
2019 Cemetery Decoration Days:
Please be advised that Decoration Day will be held at the following cemeteries
| Burford Pioneer Burford Congregational |
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Sunday August 11th Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the Burford United Church in Burford. |
| Oakland & Scotland Cemeteries |
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PLEASE NOTE OAKLAND AND SCOTLAND DECORATION DAYS HAVE BEEN COMBINED
Oakland and Scotland Sunday, September 1st Cemeteries Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the St. Anthony Daniel Catholic Church. |
| Mt. Pleasant Cemetery |
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Sunday, September 8th Service will be held at 2:00 pm at Mt. Pleasant United Church. |
| Northfield Cemetery |
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Sunday, September 15th Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. 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.
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
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