Mount Pleasant Cemetery — Local services in Toronto

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Why do I love cemeteries so much, you ask?

Because there is so much history to view.

There is so much architecture and deep meaning in so many of the grave stones.

There's also a lot of very interesting greenery and well maintained grounds that have a tendency to catch the eye if you pay close attention.

There's also something about the wildlife that cemeteries seem to attract.

It's as though wildlife you would never usually see all of a sudden appear.

If you do visit Mount Pleasant Cemetery, watch out for Plot J it seems to attract a lot of friendly squirrels that want to play and climb on top of you.

The staff that maintain the grounds are also exceptional, friendly, and helpful. They do an amazing job at maintaining this massive cemetery.

It is a great place to take in the views and take a leisurely stroll. Just watch out for the squirrels wanting to...

So my grandparents are buried here, and I visit every year. Every year, the place looks exactly the same, so kudos to the grounds keepers. Besides being a cemetery, the place is bustling with joggers and bicyclists. Near my grand-parents head stone, there are quite a few grave-markers that have grown over with grass and is now just a depression in the ground and barely readable. The curiosity you get from seeing a forgotten grave marker from a 100 years ago, is what makes the area feel peaceful and gives a quiet respect...

This may sound a bit concerning for some, but this place is not only one of old resting places in Toronto but also doubles as a park. The amount of green space and old trees makes from this place a great spot for enjoying silence and nature. It comes with a few pieces of artistic expression materialized in funeral elements of the tombs. It is a great place for a walk or a bike ride. Many people transit de cemetery during...