Pinecrest Remembrance Services
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Locally owned and operated by the Cole family since 1924. We offer full funeral & cemetery services Eastern Ontario's first crematorium, built in 1962.
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2500 Baseline Road
Ottawa, ON
K2C3H9
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In 1924 a group of businessmen, led by John E. Cole, decided the National Capital needed a cemetery that could offer personal service and more choices, while reflecting the regions natural beauty; regardless of faith. A peaceful 20-acre lot was purchased and named Pinecrest Cemetery; its first interment was in 1926.
As Ottawa grew further and further west, Pinecrest Cemetery grew with it, expanding by 30 acres in 1956. Six years later, in 1962 the cemetery became the only crematorium between Toronto and Montreal. Outdoor niches and an urn garden were also added. As the neighborhood changed, so did Pinecrest; in 1968, a second chapel was built. With cremation becoming more acceptable, a second crematorium and indoor columbarium room were built in 1970. Eight years later, Eastern Ontario's first garden crypt mausoleum was completed for those families preferring above-ground burial. Pinecrest also purchased and established a second property, Highland Park Cemetery, in rural Carp. Indoor and outdoor crypts were added to Pinecrest in 1984 and 1990.
In 1993, Cole Funeral Services was founded and offered Ontario’s first full service facility with on-site visitation and reception suites. Through 2005 to 2011, the company continued to expand and add personalized services and choice for Ottawa families A 9000 sq.ft. addition of visitation suites and a new Mausoleum; Peace and Tranquility.
Conveniently located near the 416 and 417 intersection. Pinecrest proudly serves families of all faiths in the city of Ottawa and surrounding communities.
