Cemeteries

Wilmot Township is home to several cemeteries including Riverside Cemetery and the Pioneer Cemeteries. Staff are available to assist with genealogical research and accessing burial records. 

About Wilmot's Cemeteries

Wilmot Township is home to a number of cemeteries. Some of the cemeteries are owned and operated by local churches while others, such as the Pioneer Cemeteries, which are inactive/abandoned, are maintained by the Township. The Township, itself, owns and operates Riverside Cemetery in New Hamburg.

For more information, please review the Township of Wilmot Cemeteries By-Law.

Genealogy Research

Are you researching your family history? We may be able to assist you. The Township of Wilmot maintains the burial records for Riverside Cemetery and eight pioneer cemeteries located in Wilmot Township. Staff will assist you by doing a basic search or you may search the records in person by making an appointment.