Funerals and Mourning Rituals in the Time of COVID-19
Visiting the Cemeteries
We ask that, in accordance with Ontario law, and the stay-at-home Provincial order, that you please do not visit our cemeteries at this time. If you must come to our cemeteries, please wear a facemask/covering, ensure that you maintain physical distancing, and only gather as permitted by law.
The safety of our visitors and staff is very important to us. In accordance with health regulations, we ask that you self access and don’t come to the cemetery if you are sick. Please wear a facemask/covering, maintain physical distancing, and that no more than 5 people gather at a grave for a visit.
Commencing Monday, December 14, 2020, and until further notice, the cemetery will be open for visits as follows:
Sundays through Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please note that entry into the cemeteries will not be permitted 15 minutes before our closing time.
We are closed for Shabbat, and we will also remain closed on all religious holy days, including 1st Day of Pesach, 7th Day of Pesach, 1st Day of Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah (both days), Yom Kippur, 1st Day of Sukkot, and Shemini Atzeret.
During all other times, our cemetery’s gates will otherwise be locked and entry to visitors will not be permitted other than in the case of funerals in accordance with our existing Covid-19 Protocols.
For important reopening protocols, please click here
Unveilings
All unveiling ceremonies will need to be rescheduled for when Public Health indicates it is safe to do so. Iris Spitz will be happy to help you make arrangements. She may be reached at [email protected].
Contact
If you need assistance, support, or guidance please do not hesitate to contact Iris Spitz, [email protected].