Mount Pleasant Cemetery History

11/07/2024

Join us on Monday for our annual Remembrance Day Ceremony!

10/18/2024

Join us on November 2nd at 1pm for our World War I tour!!!!!!

09/02/2024

Happy Labour Day! In 1903 the Machinists of London striked against the the Leonard Boiler Company.

08/09/2024

Did you know in the nineteenth century gynecology surgery was used to treat women with mental illness?

Learn more about the use of gynecology surgery at the London Asylum below.

gy·ne·col·o·gy Noun: the branch of physiology and medicine which deals with the functions and diseases specific to women and girls, especially those affecting the reproductive system. The history o…

08/08/2024

New Blog Post!

Check out our new blog post on Dorothy Parker, a British Home Child who is buried at Mount Pleasant!

The “child rescue” movement of the nineteenth century was taken up by philanthropic agencies both in Britain and Canada. This movement was central to the ongoing moral reform movements of the ninet…

08/06/2024

Thank you to all of those who came out to our walking tour Artistic Legacies: Art's and Culture in London this past Saturday!

We hope you learned something new. Make sure to follow our socials to keep up to date on future tours!

07/30/2024

This Saturday is calling for rain!☔️

We hope that the tour will go as planned, but keep checking this space for cancellation and rescheduling updates!🌧️🪦

We look forward to seeing you all!

07/30/2024

A new blog post has landed!💬

Learn more about London philanthropist Beryl Ivey below!

For those familiar with London, Ontario, the name Ivey may possibly spring to mind. From the arts to post-secondary education to healthcare, this prominent London family has been integral to the cu…

07/25/2024

Check out our new blog post on Peggy Glass and Theatre in London!!!

Brief look at Actor and Manager of the London Little Theatre Margaret Glass

07/23/2024

25 Cents Magazine published by Local Artist Greg Curnoe

07/22/2024

Join us this August Long Weekend for an all-new walking tour:

06/20/2024

Cadet Wilfred Henry Winnett (1894-1918) was born and raised in Los Angeles California by a former “Londoner” father. In the summer of 1917 Wilfred, along with his father and brother Earl came to Toronto to enlist in the Canadian forces. Winnett joined the Royal Air Force and was placed at Camp Borden where he died in a “flying accident” in May 1918. According to local sources the family were not informed of his death until they had read about it in the morning paper. He was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery on May 27, 1918.

04/24/2024

SPECIAL EVENT

Please join us for a complimentary open conversation about Estate Matters and Pre-Planning. Hosted by Mount Pleasant Cemetery and SISKINDS Law Firm.

When: May 15th, 2024, 11 A.M.
Location: Mount Pleasant Cemetery Chapel and Reception Centre.

If you would like more information about this event or to RSVP please email [email protected] or call 519-434-6504.

We look forward to meeting you!

Margaret (Peggy) Bloomfield
Transfer Service Manager/Funeral Director

01/22/2024

We are participating in this year's heritage fair!! Come see what London has to offer on Saturday February 10th!!!

11/10/2023

Looking for something to do this Remembrance Day? Take the self-guided tour "The Great Adventure: The First World War & Its Aftermath". Brochures available on our website, or at the office during office hours.

Download a PDF of our walking tours and take a trip to our cemetery to learn about the people buried there and the history of London Ontario. movers-and-shakers-tourDownload A tour about the influe…

11/09/2023

Check out this new blog post on the activism of Londoner Sadie Bending!!!!!!!!

Blog post about Londoner Sadie B. Bending and her activism for disability rights for Canadians impacted by blindness.

09/11/2023