Quebec is the one large province where no law says anything about the marker on a grave. The Loi sur les activités funéraires regulates permits, burial registers and hygiene and is silent on monuments, so every cemetery writes its own règlement, and that document decides whether a cast bronze plaque is allowed, how big it may be, what it sits on and who sets it. The pattern across Montreal, Quebec City, Laval and the diocesan parish cemeteries is consistent: written authorization before anything is made, a plan submitted to the office, a concrete base poured by the cemetery at the family’s cost, and the marker set level with the turf. We cast the bronze in solid LG2 statuary bronze with raised polished lettering, in English or French wording, and send a free written proof you can forward to the cemetery. The base and the setting are arranged with the cemetery itself, which is how Quebec cemeteries work.
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The province is silent, so the cemetery decides
Quebec’s Loi sur les activités funéraires (2016, chapter 1, main provisions in force since 1 January 2019) regulates who may run a cemetery, columbarium or mausoleum, the register of burials and hygiene. Its Section IV, articles 43 to 48, says nothing about monuments, markers, plaques, sizes, materials or suppliers. There is no provincial care fund contribution on a marker as in Ontario and no statutory right to buy a marker elsewhere as in British Columbia. That leaves the rules to each operator: a Catholic fabrique or cemetery company, a non-profit board or, rarely, a municipality. Each adopts a règlement de concessions governing the concession (the right of use of a lot, usually for 99 or 100 years) and everything placed on it; Notre-Dame-des-Neiges in Montreal, for example, applies rules adopted by its Conseil de fabrique in January 2014. So the first call is to the cemetery office, asking for its règlement and the dimensions allowed in your section.
What Quebec règlements have in common
- Prior written authorization (autorisation écrite). Notre-Dame-des-Neiges forbids placing anything on a plot “without the express prior authorization of the Fabrique”; Mount Royal requires plans “submitted to and approved by Management”; the Repos and Cimetière Laval require written approval and a submitted plan.
- A base poured by the cemetery at the family’s cost. The Notre-Dame-des-Neiges wording, “une base de béton érigée par la fabrique aux frais du concessionnaire” (a concrete base built by the Fabrique at the concession holder’s expense), recurs in the Diocese of Saint-Jean-Longueuil manual, and Mount Royal, the Repos and Laval build the foundation exclusively themselves.
- One marker per concession, carrying the lot number, with a maker’s mark no larger than about 1 by 4 inches (2.5 by 10 cm).
- Ground plaques level with the ground. The diocesan wording is “Les plaques-à-terre doivent être installées au niveau du sol”; Mount Royal defines a marker as “set level with the turf”.
- Inscriptions may be refused, so send the proof to the office before you approve it.
Granite only cemeteries and where bronze is welcome
Two well known operators restrict monuments to granite. Le Repos Saint-François d’Assise in east end Montreal states in article 19.3 of its Règlement de concessions (in force 25 May 2021, amended 26 September 2023): “Seuls les monuments constitués de granit sont permis” (only granite monuments are permitted), listing marble, glass, wood and metal as prohibited. Les Jardins du Souvenir, which manages the Catholic cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Gatineau, says its policy “only permits granite monuments”; its FAQ does not mention bronze, so acceptance of bronze on a granite base there is unconfirmed.
Elsewhere bronze is named. Notre-Dame-des-Neiges allows a bronze, glass or granite marker. The Mount Royal Cemetery Company’s January 2026 rules define a marker as “a memorial manufactured of granite or bronze and set level with the turf”. The Saint-Jean-Longueuil diocesan manual allows a single identification “en bronze, en granit ou en marbre” (in bronze, granite or marble), and Mount Hermon in Quebec City accepts “stone and/or metal” if the metal is “reasonably rust resistant”, which cast bronze is. See bronze grave markers for the flat marker itself.
Sizes, bases and the lugs to order
No Quebec cemetery publishes a standard plaque size list. Mount Royal says the size “depends on where the grave or lot is located”, with dimensions given at the office; Mount Hermon is the exception, with markers no wider than 30 inches (76 cm) per lot part, no longer than 24 inches (61 cm) and no higher than 12 inches (30 cm). The base rule to know is Mount Royal’s rule 8.19: a bronze marker “must be attached to a concrete or granite base of not more than six (6) inches and not less than four (4) inches in thickness” (10 to 15 cm), with bosses tapped for “at least four anchor lugs of brass or bronze from 4″ to 6″ in length, and not less than 3/8″ diameter”. With concrete the cemetery attaches the bronze; with granite the bronze “shall be delivered already attached to the granite base”. Order the plaque with lugs and studs and tell us the base type. We supply the bronze only; the concrete base is poured by the cemetery and a granite base comes from a local monument dealer. A 12 by 8 inch (30 by 20 cm) plaque is $996.08 in the designer, shipping included, and a 16 by 12 inch (41 by 30 cm) plaque is $1,580.02.
Fees and seasons in Quebec
No Quebec cemetery publishes what it charges for a foundation, a setting, a permit or an inspection, so we cannot quote one. Mount Royal’s rule 8.21 says the charges “are payable before any work is undertaken and such charges are subject to change from time to time”; Laval’s permit “comporte des frais administratifs” (carries administrative fees) with no amount; the Repos pours foundations “selon le tarif en vigueur” (at the current rate). Ask for the tarif en vigueur with the règlement. Seasons are documented through burial rules: Mount Hermon’s February 2024 rules say the cemetery “performs no Interments from December 1 to April 30”, Laval postpones ash interments to spring, and Notre-Dame-des-Neiges’ engraving page in October 2026 said the season had ended until 2027. Because every cemetery pours its own foundation, markers are set in the frost free months, roughly May to October, and a plaque ordered in autumn is normally set the following spring.
Quebec cities
Montreal. Notre-Dame-des-Neiges and the Mount Royal cemeteries accept bronze markers on a cemetery built base; Le Repos Saint-François d’Assise is granite only.
Quebec City. Compagnie Saint-Charles publishes no rules for Saint-Charles and Notre-Dame-de-Belmont; Mount Hermon in Sillery publishes a full English rulebook with marker sizes.
Laval. Cimetière Laval requires full payment, an installation permit with administrative fees, prior written authorization and a plan filed with the registrar before any plaque is set on its foundation, “construite exclusivement par le Cimetière” (built exclusively by the cemetery). No sizes or fees are published.
Gatineau. Les Jardins du Souvenir manages six Roman Catholic cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Gatineau, including Cimetière Notre-Dame on boulevard Fournier. Its policy “only permits granite monuments” and it sells ground plaques itself; confirm with Les Jardins du Souvenir (819-778-1515) before ordering.
Longueuil. Cimetière Saint-Antoine, a parish cemetery of the Cocathédrale Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue, publishes no rules; the diocesan manual allows a single bronze, granite or marble identification on a fabrique built base.
Sherbrooke. Cimetière Saint-Michel is owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sherbrooke. No règlement or fees were found; ask the office whether bronze is accepted.
French wording on the plaque
Quebec cemeteries publish their regulations in French; Mount Royal and Mount Hermon also publish English editions. Ask the office for the règlement, the tarif en vigueur (current fee schedule) and the dimensions permises (permitted dimensions), and whether the base will be béton (concrete) or granit (granite). Our website and designer are in English, but the plaque itself can carry French wording: accented capitals such as É, È and Ç are cast as raised letters like any other, and the written proof shows every accent for you and the cemetery to check. No cemetery document we have read imposes a language on the inscription; the cemetery’s only control is its right to refuse unsuitable wording. See bronze memorial plaques and our FAQ.
What the plaque itself costs, delivered to Quebec
The table below is our price for the cast bronze plaque itself, read from the design tool on this website on 14 October 2026 for a standard rectangle with the default border and background. Every figure is in Canadian dollars and includes delivery to any address in Quebec.
| Size, inches (mm) | Typical use | Our price, delivery included |
|---|---|---|
| 6 x 4 in (152 x 102 mm) | Name and dates on a small cremation plot, urn or pet memorial | $478.72 |
| 8 x 6 in (203 x 152 mm) | Cremation garden plaque or a short dedication on a bench or wall | $674.98 |
| 10 x 8 in (254 x 203 mm) | Cremation lot marker with a line of wording or an emblem | $889.05 |
| 12 x 8 in (305 x 203 mm) | Single lawn marker with name, dates and a line of wording | $996.08 |
| 16 x 12 in (406 x 305 mm) | Single grave marker with an emblem, or a companion cremation marker | $1,580.02 |
| 18 x 12 in (457 x 305 mm) | Larger single marker or a dedication plaque with several lines | $1,759.60 |
| 20 x 10 in (508 x 254 mm) | The 20 by 10 inch flat marker size many municipal cemeteries list | $1,759.60 |
| 22 x 12 in (559 x 305 mm) | Companion marker or wide single marker inside a 24 inch envelope | $2,118.74 |
| 22 1/16 x 15 3/4 in (560 x 400 mm) | The largest size the designer makes, for double markers and dedication tablets | $2,456.76 |
Any cemetery charge quoted higher on this page, such as a setting fee, a permit, a foundation or a care and maintenance contribution, is paid to the cemetery and is separate from our price. Add the two together for the full installed cost. Open the design tool, type in the size your cemetery allows, and the exact price for that size appears before you order.
How to order
- Ask the cemetery office for its marker specification: the maximum size, the base it requires and the form it needs signed. Most offices email it the same day.
- Open the free design tool, pick the shape and set the size in inches or centimetres. The price in Canadian dollars updates as you go.
- Add the wording, choose a border and background, and add an emblem, motif or photo if you want one. Choose lugs with studs if the plaque will be bolted to a granite or concrete base, or a flat back for adhesive mounting.
- Save the design and order it from My Account. We send a written proof that you can forward to the cemetery for approval, and nothing is cast until you approve it.
Frequently asked questions
Does Quebec law allow a bronze plaque on a grave?
Quebec law is silent, so the answer is in your cemetery’s règlement. Notre-Dame-des-Neiges, the Mount Royal cemeteries, Mount Hermon and the Saint-Jean-Longueuil diocesan cemeteries name bronze as accepted; Le Repos Saint-François d’Assise and Les Jardins du Souvenir in Gatineau permit granite only.
Who pours the base for a bronze marker in Quebec?
The cemetery, at the family’s cost; every published Quebec regulation says the concrete foundation is built exclusively by the cemetery or fabrique. We supply the bronze with lugs and studs.
How much does a Quebec cemetery charge to set a marker?
No Quebec cemetery publishes its foundation, setting or permit fees. Charges are set by the operator and payable before work, so ask for the tarif en vigueur with the règlement.
What size bronze plaque fits a Quebec grave?
Most offices give dimensions only on request. Mount Hermon publishes a limit of 30 inches wide per lot part, 24 inches deep and 12 inches high. A 12 by 8 inch plaque for one name or 16 by 12 inches for two is a common fit once the base border is added.
Can the plaque be in French?
Yes. The designer casts French wording with accents as raised polished letters, and the free written proof shows every accent. The cemetery, not the Charter of the French language, governs the inscription.
How long does a bronze plaque take in Quebec?
Allow about four to six weeks from payment to delivery. Casting and hand finishing take most of that time, and we send a free written proof before anything is cast. If your cemetery only sets markers in the frost free season, order early enough for the spring installation window.
Start the design, then send the proof to the cemetery
Pick the size from the règlement, add the lot number and wording in French or English, and see the Canadian dollar price. We cast nothing until you approve the free proof.
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