Cemeteries
A Resting Place for your Loved Ones
We operate and care for 11 cemeteries throughout the city of Thorold; two active cemeteries, and nine historical cemeteries. Lakeview Cemetery, established in 1886, lies hidden in a secluded, wooded area on the east side of the Welland Canal, close to the Niagara Escarpment. To the west of Lock 7, Old Lakeview has a spectacular view of the ships as they start their decent down the escarpment and out to Lake Ontario. On clear days, guests are graced with Toronto’s skyline, dancing along the horizon. A variety of wildlife is often viewed scampering throughout the grounds and amongst the mausoleum and columbarium. Lakeview, painted with its many flower gardens, shrubberies and trees, provides a serene resting place for your loved ones, as well as a peaceful atmosphere for reflection.
Donate a Bench or Plant a Memory
The City of Thorold Commemorative Bench and Tree Program provides individuals and organizations the opportunity to purchase a bench or tree in memory of a loved one. Benches and/or trees can be placed within parks, cemeteries open spaces, waterfront and trails owned and managed by the City of Thorold subject to City approval.
Find a Grave
Find the graves of ancestors, create virtual memorials or add photos, virtual flowers and a note to a loved one's memorial. Search or browse cemeteries and grave records for every-day and famous people from around the world.
Lakeview Cemetery Mausoleum Development
We have exciting new plans for new Lakeview Cemetery Mausoleum with a Columbarium Wall and proposed courtyard. Below is a sneak preview of the architectural concepts showing various angles.
Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO)
The City of Thorold is a licensee of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO). Click on the following link: BAO’s Consumer Information Guide: A Guide to Death Care in Ontario for a free consumer-protection information booklet. The guide is designed to support informed consumer choices regarding funeral, burial, cremation and hydrolysis services. It is written for families and the public to know their rights and responsibilities before entering into contracts with organizations that are licensed under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002.
For more information on our cemeteries, head to the City of Thorold's 2022 Cemetery Service Delivery Review web page and download the Cemetery By-Law from the button below. Click here to learn more about the future of our cemeteries.
The Lakeview Cemetery temporary office trailer is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To make an appointment, please contact our Cemetery Services Division at 905-227-6613 x264 or cemetery.services@thorold.ca or visit us in-person at the temporary office. We have exciting new plans for new Lakeview Cemetery offices. Below is a sneak preview of the building renovations that we have planned.
Lakeview Cemetery Office Building Renovation
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