Cremation Options

Columbariums

A popular choice for cremation interment, our granite and bronze columbariums offer beauty and elegance combined with a secure place of inurnment.  A columbarium is a permanent, above-ground structure that includes many spaces or niches for cremated human remains. A granite faceplate, which is finished with a bronze plaque or engraved granite, allows the opportunity to memorialize your loved one. Hamilton Municipal Cemeteries offer a variety of columbarium niches some surrounded with beautiful gardens and tranquil paths.

Private Family Niches

Private family niches provide an intimate and exclusive space for families to preserve their legacy together. These elegant and customizable structures are a timeless way to honor your loved ones in a peaceful setting.

We have special areas in the cemetery specifically designated for the placement of Private Family Niches. These granite columbarium niches are a permanent above-ground structure for cremated remains. Each structure is unique, with the selection of granite colour, number of interment niches (two and four panels) and can be customizes with vases, statues and engraving. Each one is a unique as the lives memorialized.

Cremation Benches

Cremation benches combine functionality with beauty, offering a personalized memorial that also serves as a place for quiet reflection. Crafted with care and available in various designs, these benches provide a unique and lasting tribute that blends seamlessly into the natural surroundings.

A Cremation bench marks the gravesite of the deceased and serves as both a memorial and a place to rest, relax, and remember. An alternative to cremation scattering and ground burial, people can now have the ashes placed in a convenient location or a place with special meaning, with the cremated ashes of their loved ones placed in a cremation urn protected by a permanent memorial bench.

Scattering Garden

There are several cemetery locations that provide the opportunity to scatter remains. This is a beautiful and tranquil setting for those who choose to have their ashes scattered. Common Memorial stones and plaques may be purchased to commemorate loved ones. 

Scattering of cremated remains is a registered interment option, that will have a lasting legacy for future generations to remember and pay tribute to their loved ones.

Scattering Gardens & Grounds are available at the following cemeteries:

• Mount Hamilton – Natural Burial Section

The following Scattering Gardens will be available in 2025

• Woodland Cemetery – Tranquility Gardens 
• Parkside Cemetery
• Hamilton Cemetery

Cremation - Ground Burial

We have special sections in the cemetery specifically designated for cremated remains. Our Urn Gardens located in our cemeteries offer a resting place to reflect the beauty and vibrancy of your life. Each cremation garden lot can accommodate the interment of two cremated remains. Traditional burial lots with casket burials will also accommodate the burial of cremated remains.

Burial of cremated remains can also be accommodated in traditional burial lots, providing traditional burial and cremation burial options together.

Cremorial

A unique option at Woodland Cemetery is the Cremorial Columbarium. The Cremorial Columbarium is embedded in a grass hillside surrounded by flower gardens near the water. The Cremorial Columbarium, holds a single or double cremated remains in a metal case. No urn is required. The memorialization is a bronze plaque. The Cremorial Columbarium offers a unique and beautiful final resting place.

Urns, Vaults & Cremation Keepsakes

Choosing an urn is a heartfelt way to honor the memory of a loved one and create a lasting tribute to their life. At Hamilton Cemeteries, we offer a thoughtfully curated selection of urns designed to reflect individuality, style, and sentiment.

Our collection includes a wide range of materials, styles, and sizes to suit every preference:

• Timeless Designs: Choose from classic or modern styles in materials such as wood, metal, ceramic, or biodegradable options.
• Personalized Touches: Add engravings, emblems, or designs to make the urn uniquely meaningful.
• Keepsake Options: Miniature urns and keepsake jewelry are available for sharing a loved one’s memory with family members.
• Eco-Friendly Choices: Select environmentally conscious urns that align with sustainable values.

Whether you’re looking for a decorative piece to keep close at home, an urn suitable for cremation interment, or something designed for scattering, our knowledgeable and compassionate team is here to guide you.

Celebrate your loved one’s legacy with an urn that speaks to their essence and the love you’ll always carry for them. Explore our selection today to find the perfect tribute.

Graveside Service Options

Graveside Services of Remembrance are often a choice for families. Hamilton Municipal Cemeteries can provide a special grave side set-up including a tent (10x10) and 6 (six) chairs.

Hamilton Municipal Cemeteries offer compassionate, professional, and personalized graveside services to help families honour their loved ones in a meaningful way. With a commitment to respect, tradition, and customization, we provide a range of burial and memorialization options that cater to diverse needs and cultural traditions.

Let us help you celebrate a life well lived with a graveside service that respects your traditions, honours your memories, and provides a place for lasting tribute.