Mount Pleasant Group

11/14/2025

Look who stopped by Mount Pleasant Group's Pine Hills Cemetery!

Coyotes are part of Toronto’s urban wildlife and occasionally wander through our cemeteries, reminding us that these spaces are not only places of remembrance but also living ecosystems.

If you spot wildlife during your visit, remember to admire from a distance and never feed them. Thanks to Property Services Manager Peter Summers for this amazing photo.

11/13/2025

“I think we forget sometimes how beneficial silence can be. It allows us to take what's happening in our head and connect it to our heart.” – Dr. Kathy Kortes-Miller

Episode 5 of Sorry for Your Loss – A Podcast for the Living is now streaming!

In “When Someone You Love Is Dying: How to Talk, How to Listen (Part 2)” hosts Denise Donlon and John Monahan continue exploring the tender and difficult conversations that come with the end of life. They sit down with Dr. Kathy Kortes-Miller, author of Talking About Death Won’t Kill You, to discuss how to guide loved ones, navigate fears and unfinished business, and maintain hope and connection even in life’s final days. Drawing on real-life stories—from pre-death rituals to conversations with children—Kathy offers practical guidance for listening, supporting and creating meaningful moments. This conversation is a compassionate reminder that talking about death can deepen relationships and bring clarity, presence and peace.

Listen now: https://lnkfi.re/sorryforyourloss

11/12/2025

It's that time of year again! As we watch the sun set a little earlier, please observe that our cemetery gate hours at all of our sites across the GTA also change from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

11/11/2025

On Remembrance Day, we honour the courage and sacrifice of veterans laid to rest across our cemeteries. At Mount Pleasant Group, we’re grateful to share these sacred spaces with our communities, where remembrance lives on through stories, ceremonies and quiet reflection.

11/10/2025

The holiday season can be a difficult time for those who have suffered a loss. Our Candlelight Memorials are special events for those who have lost someone in the past year featuring readings, reflections, musical interludes, a candle-lighting ceremony and a photo tribute to honour your loved ones’ memory. Please join us to remember your loved one in a beautiful and meaningful way.

If you haven’t received your invitation, please visit www.mountpleasantgroup.com/events to learn more and to RSVP for your location.

11/10/2025

RCAF Foundation Remembrance Day Ceremony 2025 Tuesday, November 11 Mount Pleasant Cemetery Mausoleum and William G. Barker VC Monument 10:40 a.m. – 11:50 …

11/08/2025

November 8 is National Indigenous Veterans Day. Today, we honour the courage and sacrifices of First Nations, Inuit and Métis veterans who served Canada in times of war and peace.

On the battlefields, Indigenous soldiers stood shoulder-to-shoulder with their Canadian comrades, many serving with distinction. Yet, when they returned home, their contributions were too often forgotten. They could not vote, were frequently denied veterans’ benefits and many were even barred from Royal Canadian Legion halls – places where other veterans found support and community. Some were forced to give up their status to serve.

While an official apology came in 2003, many Indigenous veterans still have not received the recognition or compensation they deserve. These stories remind us why remembrance must include truth and reconciliation.

You may also see beaded poppies today – a powerful symbol of Indigenous artistry and remembrance. Each bead represents resilience, honour and the commitment to keep these stories alive. The Legion also sells Indigenous Veterans lapel pins, which present the Legion Poppy on the centre of a dreamcatcher, acknowledging the efforts and sacrifices of Veterans from all of our Indigenous Communities. Both are available for purchase at the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto.

As caretakers of cemeteries across the GTA, we are honoured to preserve spaces where Indigenous veterans rest. Today, we reflect on their courage and sacrifices, and recommit to ensuring their stories endure.

11/07/2025

As our locations prepare for their annual Remembrance Day ceremonies, we kindly remind everyone in our community of the military plane flying over Mount Pleasant Cemetery on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

The Royal Canadian Air Force will conduct the fly-over as a tribute to our fallen soldiers.

Mount Pleasant Road (West Gate only) will be closed to vehicular traffic from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Thank you for your co-operation.

11/06/2025

We were thrilled to welcome three amazing kids for Take Our Kids to Work Day at MPG! They spent the day learning about how our teams work together, from marketing and community engagement to training and development, and discovered the perks and benefits that make MPG a great place to grow. A big thank you to everyone who helped make this day fun and educational!

11/05/2025

Episode 5 of Sorry for Your Loss – A Podcast for the Living is now streaming!

In “When Someone You Love Is Dying: How to Talk, How to Listen (Part 2)” hosts Denise Donlon and John Monahan continue exploring the tender and difficult conversations that come with the end of life. They sit down with Dr. Kathy Kortes-Miller, author of Talking About Death Won’t Kill You, to discuss how to guide loved ones, navigate fears and unfinished business, and maintain hope and connection even in life’s final days. Drawing on real-life stories—on everything from pre-death rituals to conversations with children—Kathy offers practical guidance for listening, supporting and creating meaningful moments. This conversation is a compassionate reminder that talking about death can deepen relationships and bring clarity, presence and peace.

Listen now: https://lnkfi.re/sorryforyourloss

The Walrus

11/04/2025

11/04/2025

Cassandra Kitchen, Assistant Manager of Property Services at Mount Pleasant Group’s York Cemetery, captured these two photos at dawn just a few weeks apart. The stunning images not only show how quickly the leaves are changing, but also highlight the beauty and tranquility of our space.

Whether you're visiting to reflect, remember or simply take in the season, nature offers quiet moments of connection all around us.