Plan ahead

Learn the benefits of planning ahead and how to take the first steps toward choosing a final resting place.

On this page:

1. Why planning ahead matters
2. Get started online
3. Review pricing
4. Meet with our staff

Why planning ahead matters

Planning ahead can make things easier for your family and friends during a stressful time. It also helps you make choices that reflect your wishes.

Planning ahead can:

• give you peace of mind
• provide clear plans your family can follow
• reduce emotional and financial pressure on loved ones

After you make decisions, share them with your family so they know your wishes.

Get started online

Learn about our services and explore your options before speaking with staff.

Burial and cremation services include:

• traditional casket burial
• green burial
• cremation

Memorial options are also available to honour a loved one.

Maps and tools include:

• Parkview Cemetery sections (PDF)
• Mount Hope Cemetery sections (PDF)
• online map to Find a grave

These tools are a helpful start, but we recommend meeting with staff to confirm details and review all options.

Review pricing

The Cemetery Services Price List shows common fees for burial, cremation, lots, niches and memorial options. 

Costs can vary based on your choices. Our staff can help you understand what to expect.

View Cemetery Price List (PDF)

Meet with our staff

Our licensed cemetery staff can guide you through your choices and help you plan a final resting place.

To book an appointment, call 519-725-9280 or email parkview@waterloo.ca.

We are available:

• Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Our office is located at Parkview Cemetery, 335 University Avenue East.