Riverside Cemetery was established in 1890 after the closing of Maple Ridge Cemetery. Riverside has over 20,000 burials, and is situated on 80 acres of land, 40 of which is currently developed, with the other 40 acres slated for future use.

Riverside Cemetery is a perpetual care cemetery. Riverside offers chapel services in an on site chapel in addition to grave-side services. The cemetery has available burial space for purchase by the public.

Please call the cemetery or email soocemetery@sault.com with your request for cemetery records.

Riverside Cemetery Rules & Regulations

City of Sault Sainte Marie now offers Columbarium’s for Cremations

The City of Sault Sainte Marie is now offering niches in Columbarium’s for sale.  The Columbarium, which contains niches within the granite walls, can hold up to two sets of cremains.  The Columbarium’s consist of 48 individual small granite compartment shelves, called ‘niches.’  Each niche becomes a permanent home for cremation urns. Riverside Cemetery has recently installed a granite Columbarium in each of the Catholic and Protestant sections of the cemetery, and will accommodate either a single cremation or companion cremations.  Prices range from $500 to $650 per niche.  Make an appointment to purchase your space prior to your need for the best selection and affordable payment plan by calling the Riverside Cemetery office at 906-635-5111. [Columbarium Flyer]

Maple Ridge Cemetery was a village cemetery that closed in 1888. Maple Ridge is no longer used for burials and is a local historic site. There are approximately 200-300 burials within the cemetery, and all of the cemetery records are handwritten; those records are being entered into the same computer program as Riverside Cemetery. Plans to refurbish this cemetery are presently in progress. For information about Maple Ridge Cemetery, inquire at Riverside Cemetery.