Cemeteries

If you wish to honour a loved one with a lasting memory, you can donate a tree or bench in a City park. Visit the Commemorative Tree and Bench Donation Program webpage to learn more.

Potted plants, artificial flowers, and fresh cut flowers are permitted from April 1 to October 31 each year. They must be placed in a durable, non-hazardous vase positioned immediately adjacent to the memorial and maintained in good condition so as not to impede cemetery maintenance. No potted plants, flowers, or decorations of any kind are permitted at the Foot Marker. Non-compliant items may be removed and discarded without notice.

Yes, there are designated lots that can accommodate upright monuments in both our cremation sections and our traditional burial sections. 

Markers and monuments are available for purchase through the cemetery.

The scattering of cremated remains is not permitted.

Guided historical tours of the cemetery are available. For more information or to plan, please contact the Oshawa Museum at 905-436-7624.

A flowerbed not exceeding 45 centimeters (18 inches) can be planted directly adjacent to the front of a memorial or monument that has been installed on a lot. The installation of raised edging or other materials to establish a border around a flowerbed or memorial is prohibited. Flowerbeds are not permitted adjacent to a foot marker. Maintenance of any plant material that is planted, cultivated or placed on a lot is the sole responsibility of the Interment Rights Holder.

Try the interactive map on this webpage. Alternatively, you may also contact Union Cemetery at 905-436-3311 ext. 2072 or visit the cemetery during hours of operation for staff assistance.

Each traditional grave can accommodate one traditional burial and up to four cremation interments, and our cremation graves and niches can accommodate up to two urns.

Winter wreath or other floral tributes without glass or plastic coverings may be placed on lots after November 1 each year, provided they are securely fastened to the monument or mounted on an appropriate metal stand anchored firmly to the ground. All wreaths and stands must be removed before April 30. Beginning May 1, cemetery staff will remove any remaining wreaths.”