Reminder About  Winter Conditions And Notices Of Entry.

November 18, 2025. 

The Cataraqui Cemetery Company offers a friendly reminder to all visitors about winter or high wind conditions.  Roadways, avenues, walkways, and the cemetery grounds in general  may be slippery due to ice,  snow,  rain,  or  freezing rain> Especially after or during  periods of ice rain,  heavy snow, and/or high wind, overhead branches and limbs may fall which could cause injury or damage.   All cemetery visitors are responsible to review all signage and postings upon entry to the cemetery grounds.   Please note that when the cemetery's gates are closed,  these are closed for reasons of public safety and for only a short time.   All vehicles and pedestrians are prohibited from entry when the gates are closed.   Please note that the following  notice is posted at each of the cemetery's entrances:. 

 "All persons coming onto these premises must take care for their own safety and that of other persons accompanying them for whom they are responsible or over whom they exercise authority and must supervise and control such persons accordingly.  All persons accept and acknowledge, that by coming onto these premises, they do hereby release and forever discharge THE CATARAQUI CEMETERY COMPANY, including its officers, directors, employees, heirs, successors and assigns from all manner of actions, causes of actions, claims and demands, for damages, loss or injury, including all claims and possible claims arising out of coming onto these premises."


Notice Of  our A.G.M.  And Nominations for Board of Directors   

November 13, 2025.   

The Cataraqui Cemetery Company respectfully provides the following notice to is member ( the interment rights holders) in accordance with  our Act of Incorporation and our corporate governance by-laws.























Day of Remembrance - November 10, 2025

October 31, 2025

The Day of Remembrance Veterans Committee announces that the placing of flags in the cemetery will take place this year on Thursday, November 6, 2025.   Volunteers are welcome and greatly appreciated.  Please arrive by 9:00 a.m. and dress appropriately for the weather and for uneven terrain.

The Services will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025. All are welcome and should be in place no later than 10:30 a.m.


A Friendly Reminder about  the  Placing of Decorations, ornaments, and Plantings

To maintain safe and respectful grounds, please review our Cemetery Bylaws for what may or may not be permitted regarding  items and plantings.

Important Reminders:

  • The Cemetery is open to the p
    ublic but is private property. 
  • While we strive to maintain a safe and respectful environment, the cemetery is not liable for unattended items on cemetery grounds  that may be  lost or stolen.
  • The Cemetery may remove without notice and discard any non-compliant, unsafe, or neglected items as well as any  item deemed by the operator to be a nuisance the appearance and or maintenance of the cemetery 
  • The Cemetery Operator shall not be liable to replace or compensate for such discarded items.

Prohibited Items Include:

  • Shepherd hooks, trellises, benches, pots, vases, hanging baskets, hanging lights; 
  • Any breakable or loose items (glass, ceramic, plastic, stones, beads);
  • Mylar/foil decorations, unattended flames, hazardous materials;
  • Items affixed to monuments wit
  • hout permission
  • Items with metal wire; and 
  • Unauthorized or poorly maintained plantings

Seasonal Rules:

  • Artificial flowers/wreaths: 
    • Permitted  Nov 1 – Apr 30.  
    • Prohibited May 1 – Oct 31 
  • Starting May 1st  of each year - any items when found on cemetery grounds may be removed and discarded without notice. 
  • Some items (e.g., solar lights) are permitted but only  within approved flowerbeds. ( See bylaws for regulations regarding flower beds) 

Plantings and Flowerbeds:

  • Must comply with cemetery bylaws and guidelines and be pre-approved by the cemetery offi
    ce for placement and appropriateness.
  • Non-compliant plantings or flowerbeds will be removed with out notice and discarded. 

Please contact the office during business hours regarding any questions, advice, and approvals before planting or placing items.

Thank you for your cooperation in preserving the dignity of Cataraqui Cemetery's reverent and historic grounds .