Cemeteries
Tay Township owns and operates three active cemeteries:
- Victoria Harbour Union Cemetery located at 21 Jephson Street in Victoria Harbour
- Waverley United Church Cemetery located at 17039 County Rd. 27 in Waverley
- Waubaushene Protestant Cemetery located at 13691 Highway 12 in Waubaushene
All three active cemeteries are subject to the following rules, regulations and pricing:
- Tay Township Cemetery By-law
- Tay Township Cemetery Price List
- Bereavement Authority of Ontario Cemetery Operator Licence No. CM-03919
- BAO Consumer Information Guide
Tay Township maintains the following inactive cemeteries:
- 313 Cherry Street
- 2257 Reeves Road
In-person
Tay Township accepts the following payment options at the Municipal Office located at 450 Park Street, Victoria Harbour during regular office hours:
- Cash
- Cheque (made payable to Tay Township)
- Debit Card
- Money Order
Online
Tay Township now offers online payments, accepting VISA and MasterCard, for residents who have initiated the cemetery sale/service with the Clerk's Department. In order for a payment to be processed for cemetery related expenses, please contact clerk@tay.ca or 705-534-7248 ext. 240 for more information.
Important Information Regarding Online Payment Option:
- A service fee will be applied by Paymentus Corporation, our trusted payment service provider, when the transaction is processed.
- 2.5% of the transaction amount for VISA and MasterCard
- 1.5% of the transaction amount for VISA Debit or MasterCard
- Payments made through the online system will be posted to your account within 2-3 business days, ensuring timely processing and accurate account updates.
- Cemetery related expenses cannot be processed online until you have initiated a sale with the Township and have a Contract #.
Township owned and operated Cemeteries are open from April 1 to December 1 of each year, weather permitting. Winter maintenance is not conducted at the Cemeteries.
Contact Legislative Services at 705-534-7248 ext. 240 if you require additional information.
Cemeteries owned and/or operated by local cemetery boards (not the Township):
Port McNicoll Community Cemetery - 481 Ninth Avenue, Port McNicoll
Contact: Rick Black 705-718-4033 or Terri Black 705-534-3599 or tb5546076@gmail.com
Mary's Catholic Cemetery - 165 Park Street, Victoria Harbour
Contact: Janice Johnston 705-543-1789
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 316 - 13691 Hwy 12, Waubaushene
Contact: President – Rosemary Lafrance 705-792-8989 or presidentbranch316@gmail.com
John's Roman Catholic Cemetery - 13707 Hwy 12, Waubaushene
Contact: Janet Sanderson, Sanderson Monuments 705-326-6131 jsanderson.sanderson@rogers.com
John's Anglican - 6537 Hwy 93, Waverley
Contact: Jennifer Jolie 705-529-9417 or joliejennifer7@gmail.com
Waverley Gospel Hall Cemetery
Contact: Keith Chapman – 705-534-4698 or kchapman@rogers.com
Vasey United Cemetery – 5096 Vasey Road
Contact: Greg Edwards – 705-835-6846 or edwardscustomcabinets@gmail.com
Reminder that Tay Township does not own/operate these cemeteries and therefore contact information provided could be outdated.
Respectful Parking at Tay Township Cemeteries | 18 July 2025
Tay Township would like to remind all residents and visitors to respect our cemetery grounds. Staff have recently observed an increase in instances of vehicles parking too close to monuments and in some cases, driving directly over burial plots.
Cemetery roads and parking areas are marked by gravel paths to guide appropriate vehicle access. We ask that all visitors keep their vehicles on the designated driving and parking paths at all times.
Cemeteries are places of reflection and remembrance, and we thank everyone for doing their part to help maintain the dignity and integrity of these important spaces.
Should you have questions or concerns, please contact Legislative Services at 705-534-7248 x240 or clerk@tay.ca.
Tay Township
450 Park Street, PO Box 100
Victoria Harbour
ON L0K 2A0
Phone: 705-534-7248
Katelyn Johns
Municipal Clerk/Library CEO
705-534-7248 ext. 240
Lacey McKay
Legislative Coordinator
705-534-7248 ext. 257