Cemeteries

There are 26 cemeteries within the County receiving burials. For information on these cemeteries please contact the owner listed on the Cemetery Contacts below.

Emerson Trail Cemetery

The Parks & Recreation department manages the Emerson Trail Cemetery. It is located on Emerson Trail (Highway 672) between Range Roads 62 and 63.

Columbarium Niches

A columbarium is a special structure designed to hold cremated remains. Ours is shaped like a grain elevator. Cremated remains are placed in an urn, and then stored in a sealed niche.

• Each niche may contain a maximum of 2 cremations.
• Niche Purchase (includes opening and placement of 1 cremation) $1,250
• Second Opening $250
• Inscription of name and date on niche door $220

Plots and Burials

Each plot may contain a maximum of 1 casket plus 3 cremations. These fees do not include the cost of opening the plot with heavy equipment.

• Cemetery Plot Purchase $300 (includes $100 maintenance fee)
• Cremation Placement (existing Plot) $200 (includes $100 maintenance fee)
• For plot locations view the Emerson Trail Plot Layout Map.
• View available plots or locate the plot of a loved one using the search tool.

Contact the Parks & Recreation Cemetery Specialist for information, or to purchase a plot or niche in Emerson Trail Cemetery.

Cemetery Improvement Grant

The Cemetery Improvement Grant provides funding to local groups for improvements to cemeteries located within the County of Grande Prairie.