Woodlawn Memorial Park is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the past, serving the present, and preparing for the future. Along with many other cemeteries around Ontario, as a [...]
In the winter months, when the ground is frozen and there are layers of snow on top, one question you might have is whether winter burials can happen. The answer is, yes, they can. Our grounds [...]
Woodlawn Memorial Park has been part of Guelph’s community since 1854. Check out these fun facts about Woodlawn Memorial Park, you don’t want to miss the last one! Fact #1 From 1854 through to [...]
Monuments are a natural rock which, over time, have changed from being made mainly of marble or limestone, to granite. Marble and limestone are softer rocks which can become weathered and more [...]
Many Guelphites and residents from the surrounding regions may know Woodlawn Memorial Park as a cemetery and a park. However, we offer many services. As summer is around the corner, and more [...]
At Woodlawn Memorial Park, we receive calls from both Funeral Homes and families who are looking to schedule the interment of their loved ones. A cremation burial are a service that we [...]
Woodlawn Memorial Park has a rich history and our team has put together some interesting facts and points of interests that you can enjoy on your next walk through our 4 kilometres of pathways. [...]
The end of summer and the beginning of fall is a beautiful time of year to enjoy a walk in our community. People typically look to the local parks and trails to enjoy the great outdoors, but we [...]
We often get asked, “What is the difference between a cemetery and memorial park?” By definition: “A memorial park is a modern cemetery with a difference. The most noticeable difference is that, [...]
As a Cemetery Counsellor at Woodlawn Memorial Park, my main job is to meet with families and explain our cemetery service offerings. This part of the process is all about supporting and educating [...]