Mount Patricia Cemetery

Mount Patricia Cemetery is open for visitations but we ask visitors to be in full compliance with all Provincial Public Health orders. Everyone MUST maintain physical distancing of 2 arms length (6 feet) from other people that are not in your bubble. Keep each gathering at a maximum as per the Provincial Regulations at this time. (click on link below to view NL Provincial Together Again Plan for more specific dates and numbers per gatherings and other regulations).

If you have any questions, please call the office at 634-4774

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I want you all to know that we have not had any increase in demand for interments at Mount Patricia and operations are running as normal for this time of year.

Due to the Corona-virus Pandemic, however; we, like all other public services, need to adopt policies and be prepared to ensure the public and our employees are protected. In that regard, the Provincial Public Health Emergency regulations will be enforced and no more than five people will be allowed to attend any gathering at Mount Patricia for interments. Subject to Government recommendations which take precedence.

In addition the following procedures are effective immediately and will remain in effect until further notice:

1.  Use of Vault
• There will be no storage of remains if the cause of death is COVID-19.
• Any vault request must be accompanied by a confirmation of cause of death.
• We will look at each vault request on a case-by-case basis before approval.
• As per our existing Policy 26 – all remains must be removed from the vault before May 31.

2.  Burials
• If a person’s cause of death is COVID-19, cremation is recommended.
• The Columbarium is available for interment of cremains.
• The Provincial Public Health State of Emergency Act regulations will be enforced and no more than ten (10) people (including the officiate) will be allowed to attend each interment.

3.  Chapel Services
• All Regulations under the Provincial Public Health State of Emergency will be enforced.
• Chapel Services will be held for immediate family only and at a maximum capacity of ten (10) people. Subject to Government recommendations which take precedence.
• If the number of burials increase demand dramatically, our General Manager will coordinate with the Funeral Homes a schedule of times for interments each day.

4.  Payments
• Until further notice there will be no in-person visits into the office.
• Payment Methods: E-transfer to info@mountpatriciacemetery.com (you need to be set up for online banking), credit card by calling the office to process, or mail cheque to our office, our mailing address is printed on the top of your invoice. A receipt will be mailed to the client.

5.  Washrooms
• The Public washrooms will be temporarily closed to public until further notice.

6.  Public Notification
• Updated restrictions will be posted on the front door of the office door, door of the washroom and on the MPC website.

I send you all best wishes and encourage you to look after yourselves and your family at this time. Reach out to others via phone, email, text or video to encourage them and help them cope with any stress they may be feeling.

As things develop over the days and weeks we will keep you updated on a regular basis.

Stay Home, stay safe.

God Bless You All

Lloyd Walters, President

The office will be closed from December 24th (at 12:00Noon) to January 1st.
Winter burials may still be approved & scheduled during this time through the request from a Funeral Director/clergy in coordination with the General Manager.
If you need assistance or information, please contact the G.Manager, Denna at 634-4774.
Regular office hours resume on January 2nd.

Mount Patricia Cemetery Fall Clean Up is scheduled October 24 – 31, 2019.

Mount Patricia Policy – Flowers and other personal items must be removed from graves by October 31. Any items remaining after this date that cause obstruction to the operations of the cemetery will be removed by the cemetery staff.

Thank you to all who assist in the clean up and for everyone’s cooperation in keeping Mount Patricia grounds clean and tidy.

If you have any questions, please contact Denna Newman at 634-4774.

UPDATE:  Cemetery grounds still requires some minor cleanup but the general public can now visit Mount Patricia Cemetery.

Reminder of  MPC Policy: Visitors enter the cemetery at their own risk and should exercise caution at all times. Visitors should walk close to the back of the monuments for both safety & respect. Mount Patricia Cemetery is not responsible for any personal injury.

Please be advised due to damage from Hurricane Dorian; we are advising the general public to avoid visiting Mount Patricia Cemetery for the next few days while the crew are working on the extensive cleanup.  We thank you for your cooperation.

Our office is opened. Should you wish to visit the office or if have any questions or concerns, please contact our office.

Thank you,

Denna Newman, General Manager