Cemeteries open for visiting - Mother's Day

Recognizing the importance for many of visiting the graves of loved ones, especially on important dates such as Mother’s Day (May 10), the Town of Pelham allows access to its cemeteries during the COVID-19 State of Emergency.

This access applies to cemetery business only, specifically:

•  Funeral services
•  Burials
•  Visiting of graves

Visitations should be short, and gardening of grave sites will not be permitted. Access is walk in only.

While the cemetery remains accessible for the purposes above the Town would like to reiterate that the cemeteries should not be used for recreational purposes. Walk-through access is permitted but individuals are asked to be respectful of services and grave-site visitors by avoiding use of the cemetery as a recreational space.

If visiting a grave please be sure to follow the recommendations of Public Health officials, and Emergency Orders from the Province by:

•  Maintaining a safe physical separation from others of two metres (approximately six feet)
•  Never gathering in groups of more than five people

To learn more about the Town’s response to COVID-19, please visit: www.pelham.ca/covid19