Do you feel disconnected from the stories and legacies that have shaped your community? Would you like to form a relationship with your heritage to forge a sense of belonging and connection to [...]
By Susan Farrelly and Anne Culham (daughter of William Bleach) Veteran William (Bill) Bleach was an amazing family man and a wonderful friend. When he made friends, he kept them for life. Bill [...]
Are you searching for a final resting place with history, character, and a strong community connection? Choosing the right spot is an important decision, and it’s natural to seek a location [...]
By Susan Farrelly David is remembered as a committed husband and father, loyal worker, friend, and Canadian Armed Forces veteran. He had a good sense of humour and was considered practical and [...]
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 [...]
People often ask us, “Do you get a lot of people coming through the cemetery?” The answer is: Yes! Yes, we do! Woodlawn Memorial Park spreads over 80 acres of land, filled with trees and walking [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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, [...]
Join us on November 11th for our annual Remembrance Day service at Woodlawn Memorial Park, paying tribute to all the veterans who fought to keep Canada free. Together, we will listen to a reading [...]
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