Riverside Cemetery | Township of Gillies

Riverside Cemetery is active and located on 125 Hymers Fair Drive.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

What are the visiting hours of Riverside Cemetery?

Visitors are welcome at the Cemetery during the open hours, from 8:00am until sundown every day, including Statutory Holidays.

Can you drive into Riverside Cemetery?

Yes, it is vehicle accessible. Please be careful of the grave sites when pulling into the Cemetery. Vehicles within the Cemetery shall be driven at a rate of speed of not more than 10km/hr. No recreational vehicles, all terrain vehicles or snowmobiles are allowed in the Cemetery at any time.

Who maintains the Riverside Cemetery?

The Township of Gillies maintains the Riverside Cemetery all year round.

Can artificial flowers be placed on grave sites?

Artificial flowers are permitted at the Cemetery, provided they are properly maintained by the Interment Rights Holder and are not otherwise detrimental to the general maintenance of the Cemetery.

The Township reserves the right to remove all flowers, potted plants, wreaths and baskets of flowers when they become withered or unsightly, or for any other reason such removals are in the best interest of the Cemetery

Rates for Plots and Burials

Type of Plots

Single Plot: (no more available)

Dimensions - 4' x 10'

Price - $625.00

Double Plot:

Dimensions - 8' x10'

Price - $1,290.00

Quad Plot:

Dimensions - 8' x 16'

Price - $2,540.00

Pricing for Opening and Closing of a Grave

Summer Interments in Regular Hours:

Single grave for interment of cremated remains - $400.00

Single grave for full-body interment - $550.00

Winter Interments in Regular Hours:

Single grave for full-body interment - $650.00

After Hours & Holiday Summer Interments:

Single grave for interment of cremated remains - $450.00

Single grave for full-body interment - $600.00

After Hours & Holiday Winter Interments:

Single grave for full-body interment - $740.00

Please note: Gillies Township does not perform interments of cremated remains in the winter months.

Transfer of Interment Rights - $25.00