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Join us for Doors Open 2025 (May 24 & 25)

Andrea Uncategorized April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Doors Open 2025 is a city-wide celebration for Torontonians and others to explore some of the most iconic buildings in our city. St. James Cemetery and Crematorium is the oldest cemetery and crematorium in Toronto. Opened in July 1844, it

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Monthly Holy Eucharist at St. James the Less Chapel

Andrea Uncategorized January 27, 2025May 8, 2025
Photo of the chapel interior at the November 2nd service to commemorate our departed loved ones

You are invited, come join us for Holy Eucharist at St. James-the-Less Chapel (St. James Cemetery). The first Wednesday of each month, at 11:00am. Join us in prayer on the following dates: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Wednesday,

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Area closures at St. James Cemetery

Andrea Uncategorized October 31, 2024March 31, 2025

  The culmination of a long overdue road construction and asphalt project is nearing completion of our Castle Frank Road section servicing the lower ravine interment locations that run parallel to Rosedale Valley Road. Many thanks to the Cathedral Executive

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Add a special touch for the season to honor your loved one!

Andrea Uncategorized October 28, 2024March 31, 2025
Photo of a Christmas memorial wreath on display in front of the Chapel of St. James-the-Less

Joining the Seasonal Wreath program at St. James Cemetery & Crematorium is one of the best ways to express your love and appreciation to your loved ones and all the faithful departed. Don’t miss this meaningful opportunity—book your beautiful wreath

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Commemoration for our departed loved ones. Thank you to all who joined us!

Andrea Uncategorized October 26, 2024March 31, 2025
Photo of lit candles

On Saturday, November 2, we gathered to commemorate our departed loved ones and all the faithful departed. Thank you to all who joined us! ———— Saturday, November 2: Commemoration for our departed loved ones Please note that we will have

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Remembrance Day at St. James Cemetery. Lest we forget.

Andrea Uncategorized October 25, 2024March 31, 2025

Remembrance Day Ceremony took place today at St. James Cemetery & Crematorium located at 635 Parliament Street, Toronto. The ceremony was attended by members of Toronto Police, Toronto Fire, the Queen’s Own Rifles, St. George’s Society, St. James Cemetery Wardens,

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Blessing of the Animals: Thank you to all who joined us!

Andrea Uncategorized September 6, 2024March 31, 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us today to celebrate the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi with your pets and families! Special thanks to Andrea and Alejandra for the wonderful photos. Please feel free to share the Blessing

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Medical School Memorial Services

Andrea Uncategorized June 17, 2024March 31, 2025

Division of Anatomy, Department of Surgery – University of Toronto Recently, the Division of Anatomy, Department of Surgery, the University of Toronto held its annual services to honour those who had donated their bodies to medicine.   The Canadian Memorial

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Balsam Lake Rededication Ceremony

Andrea Uncategorized June 12, 2024March 31, 2025

  Monument to 11 who died in Balsam Lake canoe disaster restored | CBC News Almost 100 years ago, placid Balsam Lake, in the heart of the Kawarthas, was the scene of one of the worst pleasure craft disasters in

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Doors Open 2024! Thank you to all who joined us.

Andrea Uncategorized April 23, 2024April 28, 2025
Great Gulf Doors Open logo

On May 25 & 26, we were so pleased to host many visitors to St. James Cemetery & St. James Cathedral for Doors Open. Both sites were alive with many eager to learn more about the Cathedral and Cemetery’s connections

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St. James’ Cemetery & Crematorium

Owned & Operated by The Cathedral Church of St. James

635 Parliament Street
Toronto, Ontario
M4X 1R1, Canada

416-964-9194
cemetery@stjamescathedral.ca

Office Hours

Please note that the office will be closed for the statutory holiday on Good Friday.

Monday-Thursday:
8:30am – 4:30pm

Friday:
8:30am – 4:00pm

Saturday:
9:00am – 12:00pm

*CLOSED SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS*

 

 

 

Gates Open Daily

STANDARD TIME HOURS (November-March):
8:00am-5:00pm, seven days a week

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Daylight saving hours (March-November):
8:00am-7:00pm, seven days a week

Licensed by the BAOLicensed by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario
Cemetery Licence No. CM-2020045 | Crematorium Licence No. CR-2020097
Download the BAO Consumer Information Guide here

 

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