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At the heart of Mount Royal


A NATURAL CHOICE

Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery: a beautiful, natural, biodiverse setting that
makes it a place brimming with life.
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Brimming with life

The choice of a cemetery can become a significant legacy with a lasting positive
impact on those we love, those who remain, and even on the planet itself.

With its remarkable biodiversity and many ecologically conscious initiatives,
Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery is not just a choice one makes; it is a legacy
one leaves behind. The legacy of a place brimming with life.

A place where wildlife and vegetation coexist in a vast natural sanctuary. Where
thousands of plants, trees and flowers transform 343 acres of land into a vast
and majestic oasis of greenery. Where a hundred species of animals harmoniously
cohabit with this lush vegetation.

It's a place where life abounds, engaging all the senses - the sound of branches
swaying in the wind, the fragrance of native flowers, the sight of bees at work
- like a perfectly orchestrated natural symphony.



Preserving Memory

Located on Mount Royal, a vast natural haven at the heart of Montreal,
Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery is a sanctuary of greenery and a model of
biodiversity and ecological responsibility, seamlessly blending memory and
nature.

Serene, pleasant and majestic, the cemetery invites frequent visits in a setting
reminiscent of the world's most beautiful parks. It is, in a way, a gift for
those who wish to come and pay their respects to one’s memories.

Moreover, in a time when the fate of the planet is an increasingly pressing
concern for the current generation, and especially those that will follow, the
cemetery embodies cherished values through its ecological commitment. Choosing a
resting place dedicated to protecting the environment then becomes a tangible
manifestation of such values.




A Treasured Arboreal Wonderland

Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery is home to an astonishing forest, with over
13,500 trees proudly standing on its grounds. Among the most represented species
are silver maples, Norwegian maples, horse chestnuts, sugar maples, oak trees,
cherry trees, ash trees, spruces, elms, poplars, cedars, weeping willows and
more.

Some trees especially stand out, their impressive history deeply rooted in that
of the cemetery. In fact, seven of them are included on the list of notable
trees compiled by the city of Montreal:

-        a 150-year-old silver maple (roughly the same age as Canada itself);

-        a honey locust, a rare tree in Canada;

-        a majestic red ash with an impressive 115 cm diameter trunk;

-        a 50-year-old Japanese yew;


-        a 140-year-old Austrian black pine with a canopy twice as wide as it is
tall;

-        two Eastern cottonwood trees with canopies exceeding 30 metres in
height.



Eco-Responsibility and Nature Enhancement

Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery is not just a burial place. It is also a guardian
of biodiversity that places great importance on eco-responsibility. It adheres
to policies aimed at preserving the natural and historical heritage of the
mountain. For several years, the cemetery has been enhancing natural
environments, creating ecological corridors to promote animal migration and
completely abstaining from pesticide use on its grounds.



Towards a Greener Future

Aware of environmental challenges and the evolving expectations of its
customers, the cemetery is committed to reviewing its landscaping and
maintenance practices in order to reduce its environmental footprint. Goals
include reducing fossil fuel consumption, decreasing noise pollution, improving
waste management, reducing salt and abrasive product usage, lowering water
consumption and adapting landscaping practices.



Ongoing Ecological Projects

Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery has already implemented several sustainable
development projects. One of these is the Remembrance Grove, a section dedicated
to the burial of ashes in biodegradable containers beneath young native trees.
This environmentally friendly initiative contributes to expanding the city's
forest cover, enhancing air quality and biodiversity.

Ecological restoration of grassy areas aims at progressively replacing the grass
with native perennial plants, further promoting biodiversity development. The
cemetery also encourages visitors to carry out their waste to reduce site
pollution.



A Concrete Approach

The Cemetery has undertaken the depaving of certain areas, allowing the soil to
regain its natural absorption capacity and contributing to rainwater management
while also improving air quality. Lighting in the mausoleums has been modernized
to reduce electricity consumption through the use of LED lighting controlled by
motion sensors. The gradual replacement of gasoline vehicles with electric ones
is ongoing, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.



Wildlife Preservation

Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery is also a haven for wildlife. Nearly 100 species
of amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals find refuge in this sanctuary.
Squirrels, chipmunks, groundhogs, raccoons, striped skunks, white-tailed rabbits
and red foxes mingle with visitors.

Numerous bird species also call this place home, from sparrows and red-winged
blackbirds to goldfinches and American crows. The Cemetery has developed a
threefold wildlife management plan to preserve and enhance the diversity of its
fauna and ensure harmonious coexistence.



Life, Now and for the Future

Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery is a garden of memory, a biodiversity reserve and
a model of eco-responsibility, where the past and the future unite for the
betterment of nature and humanity.

Here, one makes the choice of a place brimming with life.



Learn More About Our Green Plan

Environment Remembrance Grove Welcomes Its First Resident

Environment Leave No Trace at Notre-Dame-des-Neiges

Environment A look back on the first year of our green plan and next steps

Flora & Fauna Groundhog Season

Environment Remembrance Grove Welcomes Its First Resident

Environment Leave No Trace at Notre-Dame-des-Neiges

Environment A look back on the first year of our green plan and next steps

Flora & Fauna Groundhog Season

Environment Remembrance Grove Welcomes Its First Resident

Environment Leave No Trace at Notre-Dame-des-Neiges




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