Keswick Cemetery Board

Each Term of Office, the Town of Georgina Council invites community members to sit on the Keswick Cemetery Board (KCB).

The Keswick Cemetery Board is the body that governs the operation of the Keswick Cemetery, located at 565 Varney Road in Keswick, Ontario, in accordance with the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002.

The KCB:

• Complete control and management of the land, buildings, plantings, roads, utilities, books and records of the cemetery
• Authority to administer its own  bylaw.pdf  which have been adopted for the improvement and upkeep of the cemetery
•   2019- Price List.pdf
• The power to enter into and inspect the cemetery and its condition, to ensure that the cemetery is properly fenced, kept clear of weeds and otherwise cared for in a proper manner
• Works closely with the Town’s Recreation & Culture Department and contractor for the purposes of selling cemetery plots
• Map  Keswick Cemetery Map.pdf

Terms of Reference

The Board’s  Terms of Referenceoutlines the purpose, general activities and membership responsibility.

Committee Composition

The KCB consists of a maximum of five members including one member of Council with expertise respecting the administration of by-laws in order to ensure the maintenance and improvements necessary for a respectful cemetery.

The length of term for a person appointed to the KCB shall be for the Council Term of Office.

Current KCB Members

• Regional Councillor, Robert Grossi 
• Susan Wain, Chair
• Susan Williams, Vice Chair
• Mary Finlayson
• Andre Arndt

The KCB meets periodically throughout the year, as necessary, in the Civic Centre Council Chambers.

• KCB meetings are open to the public.
• Public input is welcome through a Request to Speak form or a Request for Presentation to the Committee
• The location is wheelchair accessible
• Meetings are conducted in accordance with the Town of Georgina's Procedural By-law.

For assistance and information please contact the Administrative Services Clerk by email at sdipietrantonio@georgina.ca or telephone at 905-476-4301 ext. 2216.

Agendas and Minutes

Please visit the KCB Agendas and Minutes web-page.