Toronto Hebrew Memorial Parks Explained

Toronto Hebrew Memorial Parks operates two Jewish cemeteries in York Region. THMP is based in Toronto at the Prosserman Jewish Community Centre.

The majority of Jewish burial sites in the Greater Toronto Area are in Toronto (6) and many Jewish residents are now living further north in Toronto and in York Region.^[1]

Pardes Shalom Cemetery

Pardes Shalom (43.8856°N -79.4883°W) opened in 1977 and is a resting place for over 30,000 on an 89acres site in Maple, Ontario.^[2] It is the final resting place of actors Corey Haim and Harvey Atkin.

Pardes Chaim Cemetery

Pardes Chaim (43.9108°N -79.4783°W) opened in 2010 in Maple.^[3] The newer site offers 70,000 plots over 200 acres.

Jewish cemeteries in Ontario

• Temple Anshe Sholom Cemetery, Hamilton
• Ohev Zedeck Jewish Cemetery, Hamilton
• B’nai Israel Cemetery, St. Catharines
• Beth Israel Cemetery, Kingston
• Jewish Memorial Gardens, Osgoode Cemetery, Gloucester
• Jewish Memorial Gardens, Bank Street, Ottawa
• Shaarey Shomayim Congregation Cemetery, Thunder Bay
• Restmount Tempke Israel Cemetery, London
• Or Shalom Cemetery, London
• Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery, Windsor
• Temple Beth El Cemetery, Windsor
• Lindy’s Labe Cemetery, Niagara Falls
• Beth Jacob Cemetery, Kitchener
• Massey Cemetery, Massey
• Northern Cherva Kadisha, Krugersorf

Notes and References

1. Web site: Part II: Jewish Populations in Geographic Areas. 2001 Census Series: The Jewish Population of Toronto.
2. Web site: Pardes Shalom Cemetery .
3. Web site: Pardes Chaim Cemetery .