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    Springwater has one active Township operated cemetery and four inactive cemeteries. There are also privately operated cemeteries that service our community.

    Our staff is here to talk through options to memorialize your loved one. Contact the Clerk's Department by email or by phone at 705-728-4784 x2042 for fees, burial options and more information.

    Active cemetery

    The Midhurst Union Cemetery (1444 St. Vincent Street) is the only active Township operated cemetery.

     Midhurst Union Cemetery Revitalization Project

    Revitalization of the Midhurst Union Cemetery includes expansion to increase capacity. Construction of the first phase of the project will begin in spring 2019. The first phase includes:

    • Additional casket burial sites
    • Cremation garden with two wall columbaria, memorial benches and planting
    • Parking

    Read the Development Master Plan for details and photos. Sales will begin in 2020.

    Inactive cemeteries

    Inactive cemeteries owned by the Township include:

    • Christ Church Cemetery (2894 Wilson Drive, Minesing)
    • Midhurst Pioneer Cemetery (102 Doran Road, Midhurst)
    • Swan Family Cemetery (Old Second North, Elmvale)
    • Vigo Roman Catholic Cemetery (Flos Road Four West, Phelpston)
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