Cemetery

City of Yorkton Cemetery Bylaw

Established in 1896, the City of Yorkton Cemetery is made up of the following five sections:

Office hours

Our Cemetery administration office is located in the Gallagher Centre.

Office hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you have questions, concerns, or need more details, clarification, or guidance in planning, please schedule an appointment and we will gladly assist you.

Cemetery Burial Search

Visitors can locate grave sites within the City of Yorkton Cemetery by using our online Cemetery Burial Search.

If you would like more help with your search, contact us at 306-786-1750.

Fees & Charges

We offer a variety of options for cemetery plots and columbarium options, preparing the grave for interment and memorialization services. Please see the fee sheet for a complete listing of rates and contact our staff for a consultation or with any questions you may have.

Burial Options

We offer burial choices for both casket and cremated remains.

To plan a burial, we need the following information:

  • A death, cremation or burial certificate for the deceased.
  • Interment Request form completed by Funeral Home or Family.
  • Permission from the legal plot owner to use the plot (if required)

All funeral processions within the Cemetery will be under the control and supervision of the Cemetery Staff.

Please note:

  • 3 days notice (16 business hours) is required for winter interments.
  • 2 days notice (12 business hours) is required for summer interments.

 If you need more information or assistance with planning burial arrangements, please schedule an appointment with our office or submit a request for more information via email.

Interment Request application form 

Flowers and Memorials

It is encouraged to use secure flower holders or vases for artificial or natural flowers, wreaths, and decorations on monuments.

Flowers and decorations are permitted for 10 days after interments, after which they will be removed.

The Cemetery staff conducts cleanups in May and October. Items not in secure holders will be removed and kept for 30 days.

Anything obstructing maintenance tasks will be removed for safety.

All items in the cemetery are at the owner's risk; the City is not responsible for any damage or loss.

Monuments

The City of Yorkton does not offer monument services. Contact the following local businesses for monument services:

A Monument Permit is required for each marker installation. You can apply through a monument company to the City.

Engraving a niche or adding names/dates to a monument doesn't need a permit but must follow cemetery rules. Please contact the administration office to complete the engraving of a niche.

Read our Monument FAQs for more details, or complete our request for more information form.

Monument Permit Application Form

Commemoration Program

The Commemoration Program offers a lasting way to commemorate a person after they pass.

Recovery of unused prearranged lots

The City of Yorkton offers to repurchase vacant lots that families do not plan to use, helping to use the land efficiently. Please contact us if you do not intend to use your plot.

Cemetery self guided walking tour

The City of Yorkton Cemetery has a rich history for you to explore. Cemetery walking tour books are available online or at City Hall, Tourism Yorkton and the Western Development Museum.

Cemetery location

Our City Cemetery is located off highway 9 South and King Street East.