St. James’ Cemetery and Crematorium

01/26/2026

Attention:
Due to the weather, the office will be closed today, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, but will be operating online/phone.
Gates will remain open as usual from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Please stay warm and safe.
Stay tuned: stjamescemetery.ca/

11/19/2025

✨ Holiday Special Hours ✨

📅⏰ We’ve updated our schedule for the season! Make sure to check our holiday hours before stopping by the office.

🎄 Christmas Hours:
• 📅 Dec 24: Closing at noon
• 🎅 Dec 25–28: Closed
• ✨ Dec 29: Reopening

🚪🕊️ Cemetery Gates:
Open 8:00am - 5:00pm, seven days a week (no holiday changes)

❄️🎄✨ Happy Holidays!

10/30/2025

🌹 Seasonal Wreath Program at St. James Cemetery

🌿 Add a Special Touch for the Season to Honor Your Loved One

All wreaths $75 (includes applicable taxes).
Option 1: Red Roses & Pinecones
Option 2: Poinsettias & Pinecones

💖 At St. James Cemetery & Crematorium, we understand the importance of cherishing the memory of those we love.

✨ Join our Seasonal Wreath Program to ensure their resting place is beautifully adorned during this special time of year.

🕊️ Our memorial wreaths are a meaningful way to say they remain Forever in Our Hearts.

Don’t miss this heartfelt opportunity—book your beautiful wreath in advance.

📞 Call us at 416-964-9194 or
📧 Email cemetery@stjamescathedral.ca
to process your order.

❤️🌺🌲

10/29/2025

🌺 Remembrance Day in Cabbagetown
Join us on Tuesday, Nov 11, at St. James’ Cemetery (635 Parliament St., Parliament & Wellesley) for a special community Remembrance Day ceremony.
🕘 Doors 9:45 AM
🎤Ceremony 10:00 AM in the Chapel of St. James-the-Less
🎺 Readings, live music, wreath laying & two minutes of silence at 11:00 AM
🌺 Guided tour of veteran graves to follow, with an opportunity to place poppies (available on-site)
☕ Complimentary refreshments by and McDonald’s.
Free and open to all. Please dress for the weather.
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Remembrance Day in Cabbagetown 🌺
Join us on Tuesday, Nov 11 at St. James’ Cemetery (635 Parliament St., Parliament & Wellesley) for a special community Remembrance Day ceremony.

🕘 Doors 9:45 AM
🎤Ceremony 10:00 AM in the Chapel of St. James-the-Less
🎺 Readings, live music, wreath laying & two minutes of silence at 11:00 AM
🌺 Guided tour of veteran graves to follow, with an opportunity to place poppies (available on-site)
☕ Complimentary refreshments by and McDonald’s.

Free and open to all. Please dress for the weather.



10/03/2025

Thank You for Joining Us at the Blessing of the Animals 🕊️🐾

Thank you to everyone who joined us today at St. James Cemetery for our annual Blessing of the Animals in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

It was a joy to witness such a beautiful gathering of people and pets—furry, feathered, scaled, and hooved—all coming together in love, gratitude, and community. The wagging tails, gentle purrs, and smiling faces reminded us of the deep bond we share with all of God’s creatures and the sacred role they play in our lives.

Your presence helped make this day especially meaningful, and we are so grateful for the warmth, reverence, and joy you brought to this beloved tradition.

🙏🏻 May the blessings of St. Francis continue to guide us in kindness, compassion, and care for all creation.

Photos by George, Andrea, Alejandra, David, and Carol.



St. James Cathedral, Toronto

09/04/2025

🐾 Blessing of the Animals! The Neighbourhood’s Favourite Tradition Returns! 🐾

📅 Friday, October 3
🕥 10:00am
☀️ Outdoors – Weather Permitting or inside the Chapel of St. James-The-Less.

🙏🏻🕊️ Join us for the Blessing of the Animals, a beloved tradition that brings together our community each year in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and all creation.

❤️🌿 This meaningful service invites people of all ages to bring their pets -furry, feathered, scaled, or hooved-, to receive a blessing as we give thanks for the special role animals play in our lives and in God’s creation.

🤗🐾 A joyful celebration that brings our neighbourhood together, full of wagging tails, warm hearts, and the shared love of God’s creatures.

👏🏻 All are welcome: pets and people alike.

📸 Some of the best moments from last year’s Blessing of the Animals celebration

06/04/2025

🌷 Summer in Bloom at St. James Cemetery & Crematorium

☀️ With heartfelt thanks to our dedicated Gardening Committee, whose care and commitment help make the grounds of St. James Cemetery & Crematorium, located on Parliament Street in Toronto, a place of peace, beauty, and quiet reflection.

👏🏼 Their efforts bring vibrant life to every corner, especially during these bright summer days.

🤗 We are truly grateful for the time, love, and energy they put into nurturing this sacred space — your work helps the gardens flourish and provides comfort and beauty to all who visit. Thank you!

📸 From left: Bill Crook, Sandra Mowat, Debra Solomon, David Mowat (Chair), and Michael Qu***ia.

05/08/2025

🤗 Mark your calendars! Join us for Doors Open Weekend at St. James Cemetery & Crematorium and St. James Cathedral — two historic Toronto landmarks!

🌳 St. James Cemetery & Crematorium
📍 635 Parliament Street, Toronto, ON M4X 1R1
🗓️ May 24 & 25 | 10:00am – 5:00pm

✨ Toronto’s oldest operating cemetery and crematorium, this National Historic Site is a place of beauty, history, and reflection.

⛪ Home to the charming and historic St.-James-the-Less Chapel (opened in 1861), it offers visitors a glimpse into Toronto’s past.

🎯 Explore the stunning grounds through guided or self-guided tours.

🤓 Discover the cemetery’s unique beauty and the wide range of services offered to the community.

⛪ St. James Cathedral
📍 106 King Street East, Toronto, ON M5C 2E9

🗓️ Saturday, May 24 – Doors Open
10:00am – Doors open
11:00am – Guided tour
11:30am – Organ demonstration
12:00pm – Guided tour
12:00pm – (Children & Families) “Build Your Own Cathedral” activity & scavenger hunt — find animals hidden in the Cathedral! Prizes to be won!
1:00pm – Guided tour
2:00pm – Guided tour
2:30pm – Organ demonstration
3:00pm – Guided tour
4:00pm – Guided tour
5:00pm – Doors close

🗓️ Sunday, May 25 – Special Programming
8:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am – Open for regular Sunday Services, join us!
1:00pm – Doors Open activities begin
1:00pm – Guided tour
1:45pm – Guided tour
2:30pm – Guided tour
3:00pm – Open choir rehearsal
4:00pm – Special programming concludes
4:30pm – Choral Evensong service, join us

🔔 Bell Tower Tours – St. George’s Chapel
Climb the tower and experience the peal of bells!
The Bell Ringers Guild will be in the chapel, handing out tickets and assisting visitors.

📸 Don’t miss this opportunity to explore two of Toronto’s most iconic and historic sacred spaces!

For more information:
stjamescemetery.ca/doorsopen2025/
stjamescathedral.ca/doorsopen2025/

St. James Cathedral, Toronto

02/12/2025

Happy Family Day from all of us at St. James Cemetery & Crematorium.

Our offices will be closed on Monday, February 17.
Cemetery grounds remain open 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Sunday.

12/20/2024

🙏🌟🎄 Happy Holidays!