The Mount Pleasant Cemetery is located on Melfort Street West and is operated by the City of Melfort.
To find the location of a specific grave, search for the surname in the Cemetery Records below.
The City wishes to acknowledge the North East Branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society for the recording of the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, undertaken in 1993. A copy of the complete Cemetery Recording is available at the Melfort Public Library.
Notice to Plot Owners:
- Solar Lights and Flowers MUST be attached to a headstone
- Absolutely NO fences or landscaping material
- Trees, evergreens and perennial plants MUST be pre-approved by the City. The Cemetery Supervisor can assist with this.
Any items not consistent with the Bylaw will be removed on a weekly basis. Items can be claimed by notifying the cemetery staff. For any questions, please contact City Hall at 306-752-5911.
For information concerning cemetery and monument regulations, requirements and care of graves view Cemetery Bylaw 2014-02.
Commemorative Program
You can purchase items in memory of a loved one, to enhance or complement existing City parks, the cemetery or open spaces.
Items include park benches, trees, historical artifacts, art, items that City Council considers acceptable.
For more information, view the Memorials Policy.
Fees & Charges
Last updated February 1, 2023. Visit the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
| LOT PURCHASE: | |
| Full Size Lot | $990.00 |
| Half Size Lot | $550.00 |
| Cremation Lot | $539.00 |
| GRAVE OPENING & CLOSING: April 1 - October 31 | |
| Regular Lot/Vault | $770.00 |
| Half Lot | $550.00 |
| Cremation Lot | $407.00 |
| GRAVE OPENING & CLOSING: Nov 1 - March 31 | |
| Regular Lot/Vault | $907.50 |
| Half Lot | $627.00 |
| Cremation Lot | $550.00 |
| WEEKEND/HOLIDAY BURIAL FEES: Additional | |
| Regular Lot/Vault | $275.00 |
| Half Lot | $275.00 |
| Cremation Lot | $231.00 |
| Burials after 4:00pm | |
| Monday to Friday | $176.00 |
| DISINTERMENTS: | |
| Regular Lot/Vault | $1,210.00 |
| Cremation Lot | $550.00 |
| COLUMBARIUM NICHE: | |
| S 1/2 Columbarium, Block 491 | $1,200.00 |
| N 1/2 Columbarium, Block 491 | $1,500.00 |
| N 1/2 Columbarium, Block 482 | $1,850.00 |
GST is to be added to the above rates. A perpetual care fee of $165.00 is included in the lot purchase rate. |
Cemetery Records Search
To find the location of a specific grave, search for the surname in the Cemetery Records. Use the block and grave numbers listed in the records to locate them on the Cemetery Site Map. The site map also contains a legend of traditional grave layouts for different sized blocks. For additional or updated information on the cemetery, please contact the City at 306-752-5911. You may also want to search on the Find A Grave website, where you can upload and view headstone photos.
