Earth space for the interment of a casket at either six foot depth (standard depth) or nine foot depth (double depth).
Services
Full size plot
Allows for the interment of cremated remains while still giving the burial right holder the option of having an upright headstone in any one of our sections. Up to four cremated remains may be placed in one full-size plot.
Ground cremation plot
Special areas used exclusively for the in-ground placement of cremated remains. These areas use markers (headstones) that are level with the surrounding area. Plots are three feet by three feet and may hold up to two cremated remains.
Columbaria
A structure made of a combination of granite, concrete and aluminum that has individual niches which contain cremated remains above the surface of the ground. Each niche is able to receive up to two cremains depending on urn size.
Scattering Garden
A garden area to receive scattered remains that can be worked into the top soil. Memorialization is available with the placement of plaques on a memorial tablet.
Staff on-site to ensure your peace of mind in selecting the plot or services that you desire.
Provision of the minimum standard mandatory grave liner at a reasonable fee or allowing for other grave liner choices.
Individual flower bed preparation
Uniform and consistent flower beds in front of headstones prepared by staff with soil amendments and edging.
Information regarding location of gravesites as well as data for use by families, genealogical researchers, and death care industry personnel.
Grounds maintenance including:
- mowing
- fertilizing
- herbicide application
- sod
- seeding
- flowerbeds
- tree and shrub maintenance
- irrigation
- leaf cleanup
- road maintenance
A standard, high quality, bench is available to place near the gravesite of your loved one if the area is suitable to receive one.
The placement of a tree in memory of your loved one is available at the Memorial Arboretum located at the Corner of Factory Street SE and South Railway Street SE, subject to available space. Placing of a marker is subject to approval.
Fees and charges
Prices in effect as of January 1, 2025. Please note, these prices do not include GST, open and close, monument, or engraving fees.
All interment rights include lot/niche and perpetual care.
Casket burial lots |
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Adult (large lot, 4'x8') | $3,016 |
Adult (large lot, 4'x8', concrete strip) | $3,242 |
Field of honour (4'x8') | $2,648 |
Indigent (4'x8', no GST) | $2,465 |
Child (medium lot, 3'x6') | $1,282 |
Infant (small lot, 3'x4') | $855 |
Cremation lots |
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In ground lot (3'x3') | $1,201 |
Field of honor (3'x3') | $1,015 |
Cremation garden |
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Columbaria niche | $3,534 |
Family niche (holds up to 4 sets of ashes) | $7,068 |
Family vessel (14 sets of co-mingled ashes) | $11,465 |
Open & close fees (cannot be pre-purchased)
Please note, there are additional charges for interments completed outside of regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) as well as on weekends and holidays.
Casket interment |
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Single depth | $1,204 |
Double depth | $1,797 |
Infant | $547 |
Cremation interment |
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In ground cremation | $547 |
Columbarium niche/family vessel | $200 |
Scattering garden | $210 |
Overtime & weekend / stat holiday fees |
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Interment outside of business hours (per hour) | $254 |
Casket interment on weekend or stat holiday | $761 |
Cremation interment on weekend or stat holiday | $508 |
Weekend or stat holiday additional fee (per hour) | $254 |
Administrative fees |
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Additional cremains placement | $100 |
Interment right changes | $150 |
Grave liner fees |
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Supply/installation of fibreglass grave liner | $751 |
Installation of concrete grave liner | $436 |
Urn vault | Varies |
Monument fees |
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Scattering garden bronze plaque | TBD |
Monument permit (no GST) | $90 |
Monument foundation (per inch of length) | $7.14 |
Other fees |
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Flower bed installation (per lot) | $57 |
Grave Shoring | $189 |
Casket disinterment |
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Single depth | $2,408 |
Double depth | $3,596 |
Infant | $1,093 |
Cremation disinterment |
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In ground cremation | $1,093 |
Columbarium niche | $200 |
Contact Us
Hillside Cemetery
1280 10 Ave SW
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1A 1J1
403-529-8387
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Office Hours
by appointment only
Operational Hours
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday
(closed weekends and holidays)
Parks
88 Kipling Street SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1A 1Y3
P: 403-529-8333
F: 403-529-8254
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Recreation
2000 Division Ave N
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1C 1X9
403-502-8566
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