Headstones in Newfoundland: St. John's, Mount Pearl, Corner Brook and the Outports

Newfoundland's cemeteries range from St. John's, Mount Pearl and Corner Brook to hundreds of small outport burial grounds overlooking the sea. Many families have deep Irish and English roots.

Cemetery rules in Newfoundland and Labrador

Cemeteries in Newfoundland and Labrador are regulated provincially, and each cemetery — municipal, church, Catholic or private — sets its own by-laws on memorial size, materials, foundations and installation. Ask for them in writing before you order.

Whatever the cemetery, the practical steps are the same: get its rules on sizes, materials, foundations and installation in writing, ask for the full fee schedule, and submit your design for approval before production. Our cemetery headstone rules guide has a checklist of questions.

Storms and salt spray

Atlantic storms, wind and salt spray are hard on stone. Dense, polished granite with deep-cut lettering and a solid foundation lasts best. See best headstones for coastal cemeteries.

Outport cemeteries

Small outport cemeteries are often run by churches or community committees. Ask who to contact, what the rules are and how a stone can be delivered and set.

Sea and faith

Boats, anchors, lighthouses and Celtic crosses are popular designs. See headstone ideas for a sailor or boater and memorial for someone lost at sea.

Factory-direct to Newfoundland

Marwaa Memorials manufactures in our own factory and delivers door-to-door across Canada under DAP terms, with freight, customs and duties included — so the price you approve is the price delivered. Plan the design in our Design Studio, request a quote, or call our Canada team via the contact page. Read how DAP delivery works.

Local pages: St. John's, Mount Pearl, Corner Brook and our Newfoundland and Labrador headstone guide.