Burial options for casket and urns
The Laval Cemetery is:
Nearly 20 million square feet, five streams, extensive grounds, thematic sections and designed to meet the needs of everyone.
Whether you are interested in the burial of a casket or a cinerary urn, you can choose a one-, two- or four-place plot or one of our many family plots
The grounds are welcoming and well maintained so you will find it a pleasure to come together with your loved ones and share your stories and memories. Benches and tables are installed on the grounds for you to gather with your loved ones.
In addition to traditional tribute sections and various sections dedicated to members of different cultural or religious communities (Lebanese, Haitian, Romanian, African, Orthodox, Congolese, Vietnamese section), the Laval Cemetery offers new sections designed for those with a meaningful eco-friendly tribute in mind.
Note: Burials and cremations take place seven days a week.
Learn about our new thematic sections created to better meet your needs and expectations.
Here are the new memorial spaces:
Traditional burial plots for coffins and urns
Traditional tribute sections and sections dedicated to members of different cultural communities are available.
The Muslim Cemetery of Montreal
The Muslim Cemetery of Montreal was inaugurated in the fall of 2015 and occupies a large area in the Laval Cemetery.
The burials are carried out according to Muslim rites. For more details on the Muslim complex, please visit Dar El Imane.
The Gardens of the Walker
In this section, the ashes are incorporated directly into the earth, so they mix with the soil; no urn is required.
Memorial Tree Gardens
Section with a selection of young memorial trees of different species dedicated to the burial of cinerary urns at the base of the tree or to scattering ashes at the base of the tree.
Family or community memorial trees are available.
Private family memorial trees
Community trees: The price includes the plot for an urn and a memorial brass plaque (3¨ x 2¨).
Tree Tribute
What a beautiful way to honour a loved one, dedicate a life in their memory.
Many species of trees and shrubs as well as a large variety of locations are available.
The price includes: a commemorative brass plaque affixed to the tree of your choice, leaving a perpetual trace of this tribute ceremony.
The Garden Crypts
Sites for burying two caskets in an underground concrete vault.
The Well of Wishes
Section under development.
A section dedicated to the scattering of ashes in an underground garden crypt.
The engraving of the deceased's name on a brass plaque affixed to the dedicated monument.
The Clearing of Remembrance
This section dedicated to the burial of the urn at the base of a commemorative tree is located at the edge of a stream, in a beautiful wooded and planted clearing.
The gardens of the streams
This section dedicated to the burial of cinerary urns, contains monuments representing the themes of life: water, fire, air, land and love.
Located at the edge of a stream, this section is fully landscaped, and a sculpture entitled The Lovers, created by the artist Bozana Happach, embellishes this site.
The price includes: A shared monument for four perpetual burial rights.
* Ask about the possibility of acquiring additional burial rights from your advisor
The Gardens of Peace
A very beautiful section dedicated to the burial of ashes.
The price includes:
- The monument
- The land for two burial rights
* Ask about the possibility of acquiring additional burial rights from your advisor.
The woodlands of Espérance
The Laval Cemetery has natural woodlands where ashes may be scattered at the base of existing mature trees.
The price includes: a brass memorial plaque affixed to the chosen memorial tree, leaving a perpetual trace of this tribute ceremony.
Masters and Companions
Masters and Companions for pets and their masters... A first in Canada!
Masters and Companions is the only cemetery that offers a burial service for pets, making it possible for a pet’s ashes or remains to be buried with those of its master.
Masters and Companions gives you the opportunity to express your attachment and gratitude to your beloved pets by offering them eternal rest in a respectful setting and surrounded by beautiful gardens.
For information, please visit Master and Companions.