Cemeteries

There are 17 cemeteries within the Township of South Stormont which are primarily maintained by dedicated volunteers. 

The Township has a Cemetery Master Plan which guides cemetery maintenance and repairs for all cemeteries within the Township. Included in the Plan, is information regarding the Cemetery Improvement Grant, which can provide funding for cemetery improvements and/or repairs. 

Cemetery Improvement Grant

The Cemetery Improvement Grant provides funding to eligible cemetery operators to assist with improvements and repairs to cemeteries located within South Stormont. Under the program, funding may be granted for items such as stone refurbishment, landscaping repair and fence repair. Funds are not available for regular maintenance costs. Applicants may apply for funding to a maximum of $5,000 per Cemetery per year.

Cemetery operators are encouraged to review the Cemetery Improvement Grant Standard Operating Procedure for complete details on the program.  

The annual intake for the Cemetery Improvement Grant begins in September and has a deadline of October 31 of the current year (for consideration for funding in the following year as determined as part of the annual budget process). 

Ready to apply?

If you have read through the program details and believe the improvements planned for your cemetery may qualify for the grant, click below to begin the application process.  

Apply for the Cemetery Improvement Grant