Sat, Apr 25
|Ste Anne Cemetery Entrance
Stroll Through Ste. Anne Cemetery
Walk and talk through Ste. Anne’s Cemetery while learning about burial practices, memorialization, the historical significance of cemeteries, and the importance of heritage and ritual.
Time & Location
Apr 25, 2026, 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Ste Anne Cemetery Entrance, 1500 Lesperance Rd, Tecumseh, ON N8N 1X8, Canada
About the event
Stroll Through Ste. Anne Cemetery
Saturday, April 25th from 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Host: Patricia Simone (Ste. Anne Cemetery in Tecumseh)
Hosted by a funeral director and cemeterian, we will meet, walk and talk about the various services provided in the death care sector, caskets, vaults, and cremation options, pre-arranging and contracts, the historical importance of cemeteries, addressing various grief rituals, the benefits of 'marking the grave', cultural and religious practices, the need for appropriate maintenance, legislative records, associated fees, honouring veterans and others.
About the host:
Within the hallowed grounds of a cemetery, honour and dignity is provided to the deceased and solace to grieving families is afforded.
Event type:
Jane’s Walk - One hour guided walking tour
Starting/Ending location of the walk:
Ste Anne Cemetery entrance at 1500 Lesperance Street
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5r368bVSCgrkphdY8
Walking distance:
Participants can expect to walk 1 km.
Audience:
All ages welcome
Accessibility Notes:
Challenging route: uneven and unpaved terrain
Is there a bathroom nearby?
Public bathroom available at starting location
Where can attendees park?
Free street parking around the starting/ending location
Free parking lot within 1-2 blocks
Are dogs welcome?
Dog friendly: participants can bring leashed dogs