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 [...]
Did you know that early fall is when most of the honey in North America is harvested? At Woodlawn Memorial Park, the honey bees have been hard at work producing honey — right here in our park. [...]
Woodlawn Memorial Park in Guelph strives to meet the needs of every family whose loved one rests here. How each of us expresses our grief following the loss of someone dear is different, 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 [...]
Our Arbour Fund plays an important role here at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Cemeteries are for the living, a final resting place for the departed, and an enduring sanctuary for those left behind. At [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
To us at Woodlawn Memorial Park, there’s no better way to feel like a community again than by being able to gather and attend events in person. It has been our tradition to hold events throughout [...]
Our grounds team works extra hard to prepare a gravesite for a burial during the winter. A Lot of organization is required, and preparation for a single winter burial can take up to 4 hours. Read [...]