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 and 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 $280 (Prices are subject to change as per Peace Country Memorials)

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) $100 per placement
• 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.

To purchase a plot or niche in Emerson Trail Cemetery, or for more information contact the Parks and Recreation Cemetery Specialist by e-mail, or phone 780-532-9727 ext 2108 or fax 780-567-5576.

Hythe Cemetery

The Parks and Recreation department manages the Hythe Cemetery. It is located 0.8 km east of the hamlet of Hythe on Highway 43. 

• Cemetery Plot Purchase $150 (fees to be reviewed for 2022)
Cremation Placement (existing plot) $50 (fees to be reviewed 2022)
• Maximum of four urns per paid plot

Please ensure that a full burial plot is booked two or three days before the funeral to allow time to mark out the plot for excavation.

To purchase a plot and for more information contact the Parks and Recreation Cemetery Specialist by e-mail, or phone 780-532-9727 ext. 2108 or fax 780-567-5576. 

Cemetery Improvement Grant

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