The Vegreville Riverside Cemetery is a peaceful and picturesque final resting place for your loved one. The Riverside Cemetery is open 24/7 to foot traffic via the walk-through gate. The drive-through gate is open daily between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Please Note: Electronic cemetery records are currently being updated. If you notice an error or missing information, please contact Infrastructure Coordinator Brianne Giles at 780-632-6479 or bgiles@vegreville.com. We appreciate your patience during this update and apologize in advance for any inconvenience it may cause
Regulations
- All cemetery costs are to be paid fully in advance.
- No structures such as fences, railing, walls, hedges, or concrete grave covers are permitted.
- Flowers placed at the time of internment will be left for a minimum of one week. The Town accepts no responsibility for ensuring flowers remain in place or good condition. The caretakers may remove weeds, grass, or floral pieces that are wilted or unsightly.
- The caretaker may remove or prevent the placement of any unsightly flower stands, holders, or other receptacles.
- Lots may not be sold, transferred, or disposed of in any other manner, except by transfer back to the Town of Vegreville at the original purchase price.
- All graves must have a concrete or fibreglass vault installed prior to the lowering of the casket.
For more information please refer to the Cemetery Bylaw.
Fees
A 15% perpetual care fee will be charged on the sale of any Lot or Niche. | Section A | Section B |
Resident Lot | $500 | $700 |
Non-Residential Lot | $800 | $1,000 |
| Resident - Stillborn and up to 6 years of Age | $200 | $400 |
Non-Resident - Stillborn and up to 6 years of Age | $500 | $700 |
Cremations – Open and Close | $300 | $300 |
Cremations – Spreading of Ashes on Designated Areas | $300 | $300 |
Open and Close Fee | $500 | $500 |
Saturday Internment – Additional Charge | $500 | $500 |
| Section C - Columbarium |
One (1) Niche, Two (2) Niche Maximum |
Price includes space, one open and close, and cover. |
Niche Cover Inscription will be the sole responsibility of the owner. |
| Level 6 (Top) | $2,000 |
Level 5 - Family Niche | $4,750 |
Level 4 | $1,800 |
Level 3 | $1,700 |
Level 2 | $1,600 |
Level 1 (Bottom) | $1,500 |
Community Niche | $250 |
2nd Urn Open and Close | $300 |
Riverside Cemetery Bank Stabilization Project
On September 24, 2024, the Town of Vegreville hosted an educational presentation and site tour of its Riverside Cemetery Bank Stabilization Project. Representatives including staff and elected officials from the Town of Vegreville and County of Minburn No. 27, Government of Alberta, and the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance were in attendance for the presentation and tour given by Associated Environmental, the project engineers. As opposed to traditional methods of riverbank stabilization, this project removed the non-native invasive material from the bank and installed wattle fencing and dense live toe staking of native woody riparian vegetation to preserve and strengthen the bank in Riverside Cemetery. This unique concept is designed to slow surface flow velocity to reduce erosion, encourage soil sedimentation, improve infiltration, and reduce runoff. This project was made possible through the Government of Alberta’s Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program.
Watch the full public education video below:
Contact Us
For questions regarding fees and charges please contact our Cemetery Clerk at 780-632-2606, for questions about maintenance please contact our Public Works Department at 780-632-3439.