Best Cemetery Québec Near Me

4worldlovers:
In the spring of 1847 a group of Protestant businessmen, shipbuilders, merchants and clergy called a public meeting to discuss the possibility of buying land for a rural cemetery. The old protestant cemetery located near St. Matthew’s Church on rue Saint-Jean was full and the authorities requested that a new cemetery be established outside the city limits.

With the help of the well-known lumber merchant John Gilmour, member of first municipal council of Sillery and the founder of the cemetery, The Quebec Protestant Cemetery Association was created on February 11th 1848. Its first president was George O’Kill Stuart and its objectives were to collect the money necessary to buy land for a new Protestant cemetery and to lay out such a cemetery. The first Board of Directors was a fine example of ecumenical cooperation in the city in 1848. The deed incorporating the new cemetery was registered on May 30th 1849. It was at this time that the new cemetery was officially given the name of Mount Hermon.

On this cedar panel are laid down the strict rules and regulations applicable to owners of lots and all visitors to Mount Hermon Cemetery. This panel was probably made by the James Alfred Coperman Advertising Compagny Ltd around 1885-90, and is a perfect replica of the first panel, erected in May 1851.

It stands, near the entrance to the cemetery, and still can be read today.

Visitors are reminded that these Grounds are appropriated for the Interment of the Dead, and that a strict observance of the proprieties due to the place is therefore indispensable. Visitors will obtain the most favourable view of the grounds by keeping in the broad carriage avenue called the Tour.

No vehicle is to be driven in the Cemetery at a pace faster than a walk.

No horse to be left in the grounds unfastened, posts being provided.

No refreshments or parties carrying refreshments are admitted within the grounds.

Walking sticks and flowers must be left at the Lodge on entering.

No large assemblies of visitors are admitted except in case of funerals.

No smoking is permitted and no dogs allowed in the grounds.

No person is permitted to pull flowers, or break any trees, or plants, or to write upon or deface any monument, railing, or other erection.

No persons except Stock and Lot holders and relatives of those interred in the grounds, will be admitted on Sundays and not during Divine Service.

The Superintendent may require the names of all persons visiting the grounds.

Visitors are requested to enter their names in the register at the Lodge.

No money to be given as a reward for services or attention to any person in employ of the Cemetery.

The Superintendent and all persons acting under him have full authority and are required to carry all regulations into effect.

In the manner of a real dynasty, more than four generations, of the Treggett family have preserved, maintained and embellished the 26 acres of Mount Hermon and its heritage of burial places.

4worldlovers: St. Patrick’s Cemetery is open annually from May 1st to October 31st. New lots are available for purchase. Please see the information below.

During the winter, caskets to be buried in St. Patrick’s Cemetery are sent to Cimetière Saint-Charles repository. Repository fee to be paid by family.

* May be less depending on Superintendent’s confirmation prior to burial AND soil conditions (rocks, sand, stones etc…)

St Patrick’s Cemetery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm from May to October.