Cemeteries

Arrange for the burial of your loved ones at a City cemetery.

Active cemeteries

We manage six cemeteries in Kingston. Pine Grove Cemetery, located at 3645 Brewers Mills Rd. in Seeley’s Bay, is the only active cemetery in operation. Burial rights are for sale and can occur at this location. For cemetery sales and administration contact the Cemeteries Operator at 613-546-4291 ext. 1276 or cemeteries@cityofkingston.ca.

Cemetery fees

Interment (burial) rights

Item	Fee*
Single plot**	Plot - $1326.13***
Cornerstones	$200
Interment rights transfer fee	$200
Interment rights repurchase fee	$200
Lot marking fee	$100

* All fees are subject to HST. Fees came into effect on January 1, 2025.
** One burial or two cremations permitted per plot
*** This fee includes the required one-time 40% care & maintenance charge. This equals $530.45.

Markers (monuments)

These are the charges for care & maintenance of markers (monuments).

Item	Fee*
Small flat marker¹	$0
Large flat marker²	$100
Small upright marker³	$200
Large upright marker⁴	$400

Marker sizes

¹ small marker is less than 173 square inches
² large marker is 173 square inches or more
³ small upright marker is four feet or less in either height or length, including the base
⁴ large upright marker more than four feet in either height or length, including the base

License information

In total, we operate six cemeteries under the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO). Our license number is 3348757.

Purchasers of interment rights have various options, rights and responsibilities. Review these in the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 before entering into a contract with a licensed organization. The Consumer Information Guide on the BAO website provides more information.

Green burials

Green burials are currently not available at the Pine Grove Cemetery, but we are working to offer this service. For more information Contact Us.

Cemetery guidelines

The cemetery is open to visitors from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Do not place fences, railings or enclosures around plots.
Do not plant flowers, plants or shrubs.
We allow artificial flowers or wreaths.
Only service animals are permitted entry.
Vehicles can park on Church Lane or in the designated parking area in the cemetery.
Winter maintenance is not provided. Visitors access the cemetery at their own risk.

Review our Cemetery Bylaw for the full guidelines.

Contact

City's Clerk Department
cityclerk@cityofkingston.ca
Phone: 613-546-4291 ext. 1207

The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.

Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.

Learn more about the City's reconciliation initiatives .