Frequently Asked Questions
When can I visit my local cemetery?
Cemeteries in the City of Greater Sudbury are open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Public mausoleums and the interior columbarium at Civic Memorial Cemetery are open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
When can interments take place at local cemeteries?
Excluding Holidays, the Regular interment schedule is Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Interments may also be scheduled for an additional fee on a Saturday, Sunday, and Holiday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Late weekday and weekend interments are also available for an additional fee. Winter interments are available when and where ground conditions permit. Some restrictions may apply to cremation lots during winter conditions.
What types of upright monuments are permitted in City of Greater Sudbury cemeteries?
Upright monuments must be fabricated from granite. Adornments may be fabricated from a variety of materials, including bronze, marble and stainless steel, provided the adornment is no more than half the size of the monument.
In cemeteries with a designated adult section, a temporary cross is permitted on an adult lot for one year from the date of interment, after which time the cross will be removed.
For details, please contact Cemetery Services.
What types of flat markers are permitted in City of Greater Sudbury cemeteries?
Flat markers must be either granite or a bronze plate anchored in a concrete or granite slab. For details, please contact Cemetery Services.
Are plants permitted in City of Greater Sudbury cemeteries?
Flower beds, shrubs and plant hangers/stands are permitted on adult lots in cemeteries with a designated adult section. Due to small lot size, plants are not permitted on lots designated for children and cremations.
Are there special guidelines for flower beds, shrubs and plant hangers?
Flower beds and shrubs must be surrounded by a border of granite or cement. Wire, plastic and wood borders are not permitted.
One plant hanger or one plant stand is permitted on each adult lot and must be contained within the border.
To ensure that plants do not encroach on adjacent lots and walkways, we ask that you restrict your planting and border to no more than 31 cm (12 inches) in length measured from the base of the monument or marker and that you use only dwarf varieties of shrubs.
Please be advised that the City of Greater Sudbury is not responsible for the cost, repair and maintenance of plants and borders.
Are bouquets, artificial flowers and ornaments permitted in City of Greater Sudbury cemeteries?
Tributes of bouquets, artificial flowers and other ornaments are permitted year-round on adult lots. To ensure that tributes do not encroach on adjacent lots and walkways, we ask that they be contained within a granite or cement border measuring no more than 31 cm (12 inches) in length from the base of the monument or marker.
We ask that you place only one bouquet, artificial flower arrangement or wreath on each lot and that you remove all plastic wrapping. For the safety of visitors and staff, containers and decorations should not be made of glass or other fragile materials.
Tributes of bouquets, artificial flowers and other ornaments are permitted on child lots and cremation lots between October 1 and April 30 of each year.