Cemeteries

The Township of Alnwick/Haldimand operates and maintains many active and inactive cemeteries within the Township. The Township is committed to preserving the historical significance of its ten municipal cemeteries, including four active cemeteries and six inactive heritage cemeteries. These cemeteries are open to the public daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. providing places for remembrance, reflection, and appreciation of the Township’s heritage. In addition to the municipal cemeteries, many privately owned cemeteries are located throughout the Township.

Active Cemeteries

Plots and Interments

For information relating to burials, purchase and sale of interment rights, monument / marker installation, or history relating to the Township-owned and operated cemeteries, please contact:

Township of Alnwick/Haldimand Clerks Department:

• Email - clerks@ahtwp.ca

• Telephone - 905-349-2822 ext. 32

• In-person or by mail: P.O. Box 70, 10836 County Road 2, Grafton ON K0K 1S0

For current fees for plot purchases and interment services, please click here.

Heritage Cemeteries

• Academy Hill Cemetery

• Bowmanton Pioneer Cemetery

• Gilliland Pioneer Cemetery

• Wesleyan Methodist Cemetery

• Russ Creek Pioneer Cemetery

• Kelley Pioneer Cemetery

Visitors are welcome to the cemeteries, but are asked to take great care and not, in any way, interfere with the stones. Please appreciate that the text on the stones is weathered and difficult to read. Many stones cannot be found or have broken beyond recognition.