The Strabane Cemetery Board is a Canadian nonprofit organization responsible for the administration and maintenance of the rural Strabane Cemetery located in Flamborough, Ontario. The organization operates as a volunteer-led cemetery board, overseeing the daily operations and upkeep of the cemetery grounds as well as memorial stones.[1][2]

Overview

The Board manages Strabane Cemetery along with Brock Road and Carmel Cemeteries, serving local communities by providing respectful and well-maintained spaces for burial and commemoration. Strabane Cemetery emphasizes a park-like, serene environment for families to honor their loved ones and hold memorial services.[1][2]

Operations and Services

The Strabane Cemetery Board is responsible for all facets of cemetery operations and land management within the grounds, including maintenance, regulation compliance, and enforcement of cemetery bylaws. These bylaws govern general conduct within the cemetery, such as prohibiting damage to property and ensuring decorum during services.[3]

A recent addition to Strabane Cemetery is a columbarium surrounded by gardens, offering a dignified option for the memorialization of cremated remains.[2]

The Board publishes rate schedules and information to assist the community in making informed decisions regarding burial and memorial services.[2]

Governance and Compliance

The cemetery is administered by a board of volunteer members who ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of the cemeteries and their park-like settings. The Board functions without profit, reinvesting any proceeds into promoting its objectives as a nonprofit entity.[3]

It adheres strictly to the Funeral, Burial & Cremation Services Act, 2002, and related Ontario regulations. Bylaw amendments must follow a formal process involving public notice and approval by the Registrar, under the oversight of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario.[3]

Identification

• Registered Name: Strabane Cemetery Board
• Business Registration Number: 738150325RR0001
• Location: Flamborough, Ontario, Canada

The Strabane Cemetery Board exemplifies community-driven stewardship of local heritage cemeteries, providing essential services that support families in commemorating their ancestors with dignity and respect.[1][2][3]

[1] https://www.charitydata.ca/charity/strabane-cemetery-board/738150325RR0001/ [2] https://www.strabanecemetery.com [3] https://www.strabanecemetery.com/cemetery-bylaws [4] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-general-protestant-cemetery-trustee-board-inc/ [5] https://www.hamilton.ca/sites/default/files/2022-06/heritageproperties-inventory-cemeteries-volume6.pdf