Traditional casket burials
Learn about traditional casket burial options at Parkview and Mount Hope Cemeteries, including lots, locations, memorials and costs.
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Burial lot options
Casket burial lots are available at Parkview Cemetery and Mount Hope Cemetery. Most lots allow 1 casket and up to 6 cremations in the same grave.
Lot options include:
- single grave lots – 1 casket and 6 cremations
- double grave lots – 2 caskets side by side and 12 cremations
- 3-grave lots – 3 caskets and 18 cremations
- 4-grave lots – 4 caskets and 24 cremations
- estate lots – up to 6 caskets
When you buy a lot, you receive the interment right to use that space for burial. The interment rights holder is named by the purchaser. The City of Waterloo continues to own the land.
Burial lot locations
Explore available areas using these maps:
Some sections at Parkview are designated for specific groups.
These include areas for:
- children
- veterans
- Muslims
- Roman Catholics
Availability and costs vary by location.
Monuments and markers
Each lot type has rules about the memorials that can be installed.
Options include:
- upright monuments – over 12 inches tall
- pillow monuments – up to 12 inches tall
- lawn-level markers – flat with the grass
Granite monuments or markers can be purchased from a memorial company. Bronze lawn-level markers can be purchased through the cemetery.
Review pricing
The price list shows common fees for burial lots, interment services and memorial options.
Pricing can vary based on the lot location, memorial you choose and the number of interments. Staff can help you understand what to expect.
Common pricing includes:
- the burial lot
- interment fees
- a marker or monument
- installation, care and maintenance fees
These costs can change based on the size and location of the lot and other factors.
Contact us
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.
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Our office is open:
Monday to Friday
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturdays
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Find our office at:
Parkview Cemetery
335 University Avenue East
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