Mount Royal Cemetery

Mount Royal Cemetery is a burial ground on the northern slope of Mount Royal, covering 165 acres of terraced land with winding paths and flower gardens. The grounds follow the natural contours of the mountain, distributing monuments among trees and open lawns in a parklike setting.

The cemetery was founded in 1852, transforming former farmland into Montreal's first burial ground on Mount Royal. It received designation as a national historic site of Canada in 1998.

The cemetery is organized into separate sections for different faith communities, including Protestant, Jewish, and veteran areas, each with distinct memorial styles. These spatial divisions show how various groups within the city honor their deceased side by side.

The cemetery's administrative office is located at 1297 Chemin de la Forêt in Outremont and maintains burial records along with genealogical research services. Visitors planning to research family history or locate specific graves should contact the office beforehand for assistance.

The grounds house Canada's first crematorium, built in 1901, which remained the only such facility in Quebec until 1975. This early adoption of cremation made this burial ground a pioneer in modern funeral practices for the region.

Location: Outremont

Inception: 1852

Part of: Mont-Royal Heritage Site

Address: 1297, chemin de la Forêt

Website: https://mountroyalcem.com/index.php/en/our-cemeteries/mount-royal-cemetery.html

GPS coordinates: 45.50912,-73.59801

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:40