St. James’ Cemetery and Crematorium

10/13/2026

Monday, November 2 • All Souls’ Day
Join us for Holy Eucharist at 11:00am (at St. James Cemetery) in remembrance of our loved ones and all the faithful departed.

09/24/2026

🐾 Blessing of the Animals! The Neighbourhood’s Favourite Tradition Returns! 🐾

📅 Friday, October 2
🕥 11:00am
☀️ Outdoors – Weather Permitting or inside the Chapel of St. James-The-Less.

🙏🏻🕊️ Join us for the Blessing of the Animals, a beloved tradition that brings together our community each year in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and all creation.

❤️🌿 This meaningful service invites people of all ages to bring their pets -furry, feathered, scaled, or hooved-, to receive a blessing as we give thanks for the special role animals play in our lives and in God’s creation.

🤗🐾 A joyful celebration that brings our neighbourhood together, full of wagging tails, warm hearts, and the shared love of God’s creatures.

👏🏻 All are welcome: pets and people alike.

07/01/2026

Today, July 1, 2026, as we celebrate Canada Day, let us join together in prayer.

Almighty God, whose wisdom and whose love are over all,
accept the prayers we offer for our nation.
Give integrity to its citizens
and wisdom to those in authority,
that harmony and justice may be secured
in obedience to your will;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.

Happy and blessed Canada Day!

05/07/2026

Join us for Doors Open 2026 (St. James Cathedral & St. James Cemetery)

📅 Saturday, May 23 & Sunday, May 24
⏰ 10:00am–5:00pm
📍 St. James Cathedral
📍 St. James Cemetery

St. James Cathedral - 10:00am–5:00pm:
📍106 King Street East, Toronto ON M5C 2E9
• Guided and self-guided tours
• Organ demonstrations
• Children’s Community Choir rehearsal
• Bell tower tours
• 🙏 Regular Sunday services will also take place at 8:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am, and 4:30pm.

St. James Cemetery - 10:00am–5:00pm:
📍635 Parliament Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4X 1R1, Canada
• Guided tours
• Self-guided tours

✨ Free events
✨ No RSVP
✨ Open to all

🔗 Details: https://stjamescathedral.ca/doorsopen/

Anglican Diocese of Toronto
Friends of St James Park Toronto
St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association
St. James’ Cemetery and Crematorium

01/26/2026

Attention:
Due to the weather, the office will be closed today, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, but will be operating online/phone.
Gates will remain open as usual from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Please stay warm and safe.
Stay tuned: stjamescemetery.ca/

11/19/2025

✨ Holiday Special Hours ✨

📅⏰ We’ve updated our schedule for the season! Make sure to check our holiday hours before stopping by the office.

🎄 Christmas Hours:
• 📅 Dec 24: Closing at noon
• 🎅 Dec 25–28: Closed
• ✨ Dec 29: Reopening

🚪🕊️ Cemetery Gates:
Open 8:00am - 5:00pm, seven days a week (no holiday changes)

❄️🎄✨ Happy Holidays!

10/30/2025

🌹 Seasonal Wreath Program at St. James Cemetery

🌿 Add a Special Touch for the Season to Honor Your Loved One

All wreaths $75 (includes applicable taxes).
Option 1: Red Roses & Pinecones
Option 2: Poinsettias & Pinecones

💖 At St. James Cemetery & Crematorium, we understand the importance of cherishing the memory of those we love.

✨ Join our Seasonal Wreath Program to ensure their resting place is beautifully adorned during this special time of year.

🕊️ Our memorial wreaths are a meaningful way to say they remain Forever in Our Hearts.

Don’t miss this heartfelt opportunity—book your beautiful wreath in advance.

📞 Call us at 416-964-9194 or
📧 Email [email protected]
to process your order.

❤️🌺🌲

10/29/2025

🌺 Remembrance Day in Cabbagetown
Join us on Tuesday, Nov 11, at St. James’ Cemetery (635 Parliament St., Parliament & Wellesley) for a special community Remembrance Day ceremony.
🕘 Doors 9:45 AM
🎤Ceremony 10:00 AM in the Chapel of St. James-the-Less
🎺 Readings, live music, wreath laying & two minutes of silence at 11:00 AM
🌺 Guided tour of veteran graves to follow, with an opportunity to place poppies (available on-site)
☕ Complimentary refreshments by and McDonald’s.
Free and open to all. Please dress for the weather.
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Remembrance Day in Cabbagetown 🌺
Join us on Tuesday, Nov 11 at St. James’ Cemetery (635 Parliament St., Parliament & Wellesley) for a special community Remembrance Day ceremony.

🕘 Doors 9:45 AM
🎤Ceremony 10:00 AM in the Chapel of St. James-the-Less
🎺 Readings, live music, wreath laying & two minutes of silence at 11:00 AM
🌺 Guided tour of veteran graves to follow, with an opportunity to place poppies (available on-site)
☕ Complimentary refreshments by and McDonald’s.

Free and open to all. Please dress for the weather.



10/03/2025

Thank You for Joining Us at the Blessing of the Animals 🕊️🐾

Thank you to everyone who joined us today at St. James Cemetery for our annual Blessing of the Animals in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

It was a joy to witness such a beautiful gathering of people and pets—furry, feathered, scaled, and hooved—all coming together in love, gratitude, and community. The wagging tails, gentle purrs, and smiling faces reminded us of the deep bond we share with all of God’s creatures and the sacred role they play in our lives.

Your presence helped make this day especially meaningful, and we are so grateful for the warmth, reverence, and joy you brought to this beloved tradition.

🙏🏻 May the blessings of St. Francis continue to guide us in kindness, compassion, and care for all creation.

Photos by George, Andrea, Alejandra, David, and Carol.



St. James Cathedral, Toronto

09/04/2025

🐾 Blessing of the Animals! The Neighbourhood’s Favourite Tradition Returns! 🐾

📅 Friday, October 3
🕥 10:00am
☀️ Outdoors – Weather Permitting or inside the Chapel of St. James-The-Less.

🙏🏻🕊️ Join us for the Blessing of the Animals, a beloved tradition that brings together our community each year in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and all creation.

❤️🌿 This meaningful service invites people of all ages to bring their pets -furry, feathered, scaled, or hooved-, to receive a blessing as we give thanks for the special role animals play in our lives and in God’s creation.

🤗🐾 A joyful celebration that brings our neighbourhood together, full of wagging tails, warm hearts, and the shared love of God’s creatures.

👏🏻 All are welcome: pets and people alike.

📸 Some of the best moments from last year’s Blessing of the Animals celebration