The site that Hillside Cemetery occupies has been in existence since 1886 and has been a municipal operation since 1909. It comprises 80 acres of sloping and level land of which 57 acres are in active use. There are currently over 28,000 burials.
The cemetery is located on Highway 3 and 10 Avenue SW, two blocks west of the Trans Canada Highway. Over 1600 trees of varying species make the cemetery appear to be a well-arranged forest from both the air and roadway.
The cemetery’s mission is "to provide a peaceful, quiet sanctuary to commemorate the history of the community through devotion, pride, and remembrance, served by professional, dedicated personnel."
There are several different burial areas in Hillside Cemetery including: Anglican section, Catholic section, children’s section, columbaria, family plot area, field of honour, in-ground cremains, infant section, Jewish section, scattering garden.
Click to see larger map.The advantages of the City of Medicine Hat Hillside Cemetery services are:
- Peace of mind in perpetual care
- All cultures and religions served
- "No hassle" refund policy
- Economical pricing - non-profit
- Non-commisioned sales
- Many backup resources available through Parks and Outdoor Recreation and Public Works Departments
- Conveniently located
- Professionally trained staff
- No perpetual care fees on monuments