2580 King Rd.
King City, Ontario
L7B 1J7
King City Cemetery
King City Cemetery was founded in 1886 when a group of citizens met and discussed the need for a cemetery in King City. Nathanial Crossley supplied the land at a cost of $1.00. The first meeting was held in Kinghorn and A.D. Carley was appointed Chair, J.W. Crossley Secretary, Thomas Folliott President and Michael Winter Treasurer. At this meeting it was decided that a 6’ high wooden picket fence was to be built at a cost of $3.30 per rod and a Vault building (Deadhouse) was to be built as soon as possible. The cemetery is still run by volunteers and is a not for profit business and welcomes all religions. On June 30, 2007 the Cemetery was designated as a heritage site.
The Deadhouse (Vault building)
The Deadhouse (Vault building) was built for the Cemetery by William J. Irwin in 1887at a cost of $227.00. This is one of the eight remaining octagonal deadhouses and is unique to Ontario. Inside are shelves on which caskets were stored during the winter months when graves could not be dug. The deadhouse has been used for general storage since the 1920’s. This building, at the urging of Councillor Jane Underhill was designated as a heritage building in 2002.
Joe Karabin