Woodlawn Cemetery

A. In-Ground Casket Plots

Our casket plot offerings are outlined below. All fees include a mandatory contribution for the first interment to the Perpetual Care. 

• Child plots are for a child aged 12 and under with casket length measuring less than 48 inches
• Infant plots are for an infant aged one month and younger with casket length measuring less than 24 inches 
• Military graves are for serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, allied veterans of the Second World War or Korean conflict, serving or past members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, or those members of the Saskatoon Police Service killed in the line of duty and in all cases this shall include the spouse of the person.

A total combination of four interments (i.e. casket and cremation) is allowed in one plot.

Example #1 (2 caskets & 2 cremations)
In this scenario, the first casket is interred at nine feet and the second casket at six feet. Two cremations are interred at three feet.

A deepening charge will be applied to the first casket interment. Please see the fee brochure for applicable rates.

 

Example #2 (1 casket & 3 cremations)
The first casket will be interred at six feet followed by three cremations at three feet.

Note, if a cremation was interred prior to a casket interment and the wishes are to continue with a casket interment, the cremation will be raised in order to allow for the casket to be interred. 

Example #3 (4 cremations) You may purchase a casket plot and utilize it for up to four cremations.

B. In-Ground Cremation Plots

Two cremated human remains can be interred in a single plot. Below outlines the different cremation plot offerings. All fees include a mandatory contribution for the first interment to the Perpetual Care Fund.

C. Columbarium

A columbarium is a permanent, above-ground structure that includes many spaces or niches for cremated human remains. Each niche can hold up to two cremated remains. The dimensions of the niches vary but average dimensions are 1ft high x 1ft wide x 1.5 ft deep. (30.5cm high x 30.5cm wide x 45.7cm deep).

Private Columbarium

Families can purchase their own mini columbarium for their private estate. The dimensions of the monuments are regulated by the Bylaws and Regulations.

•  Private Estate Brochure.pdf

Monuments must be purchased through a monument dealer. The sizes of these monuments vary and are designed to have anywhere from two to six niches. Each niche can hold two cremation urns.

Please see the fee brochure for applicable rates.

A . Adult Casket (Including Vault)

i) Fiberglass Dome

Each casket interment must be covered by a fiberglass dome which protects the casket from the weight of the soil and heavy machinery. Families can opt out of using a fiberglass dome if they purchase a concrete vault instead. A fiberglass dome may be purchased from a funeral home if it meets the cemetery Bylaws and Regulations. Please see the fee brochure for applicable rates.

ii) Fiberglass Base and Dome

For additional protection to the casket, a fiberglass base along with the fiberglass dome can be purchased. This is optional. Please see the fee brochure for applicable fees.

 iii) Non-Sealing Concrete Vault

A non-sealing concrete vault is similar to a fiberglass dome, protecting the casket from the weight of the soil and heavy equipment. The concrete vault will provide more protection than a fiberglass dome. Please see the fee brochure for applicable rates.

 
iv). Sealing Concrete Vault

A sealed concrete vault will prevent water and soil from entering the vault and preventing damage to the casket. Please see the fee brochure for applicable fees.
 

B. Cremated Remains

It is mandatory that each cremation interment be placed in a fiberglass vault. This protects the urn from the weight of soil and heavy machinery. Please see the fee brochure for applicable rates.

A.Monuments

Included is the supply and installation of concrete foundations for upright monuments, installation of flat markers, and application reviews and coordinating installation with monument dealers. Local monument dealers will include these fees in their costs and forward the appropriate fee to the cemetery on your behalf.

Some areas of the cemetery will require a concrete foundation, while others have a concrete strip in place. Both options provide a level and stable surface for the monument.

Flat marker sections do not require a concrete foundation or concrete strip. Please see the fee brochure for applicable rates.

IMPORTANT: There are regulations specifically governing the size, type, material and placement of all monuments in the cemetery (Please see Bylaws and Regulations for monuments). The City of Saskatoon accepts no responsibility for any monument work initiated prior to the approval of the application.

The  Monument application form

B. Columbarium Inscription

Columbarium niches can be inscribed after purchase. The only limitation is the number of characters that will fit on the plaque. There is an additional fee for any inscriptions required in the future. Please see the fee brochure for applicable rates.

C. Vase Options

i) Permanent In-Ground Vase

In accordance with the Bylaws and Regulations, plastic floral arrangements must be placed in a vase. Below is an example of a vase used for flat marker sections.  The vase can be inverted upside to prevent damage when not in use or for winter storage. Please see the fee brochure for applicable rates.

ii) Columbarium Vase

For the columbarium, a columbarium vase may be purchased and installed at a certain niche, allowing floral arrangements to be placed in accordance with the Bylaws and Regulations. Please see the fee brochure for applicable rates.

iii)Memorial Tree Stand

In the past, memorial tree stands were solely used to remember those who served in the military (See Memorial Avenue). However, they may now be purchased to remember all loved ones. The family or individual may choose the plaque inscription for available trees in the Woodlawn Cemetery that do not have memorial tree stands present.