New Cremation Units for Mount Pleasant Cemetery in London
Official title: Mount Pleasant Cemetery (London) Inc. - Environmental Compliance Approval (air)
A London cemetery wants to replace its three old cremation units with two new ones. The new equipment would still release pollutants like particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and trace metals into the air. Ontario's environment ministry is deciding whether to approve the upgrade.
Why This Matters
Live near Riverside Drive in London? This crematorium operates in your neighbourhood. The new units would emit pollutants including mercury, lead, and dioxins. If you have concerns about local air quality, this is your chance to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, the cemetery could install two modern cremation units and shut down the three older ones. New emission limits and monitoring requirements would apply. The facility would continue operating under updated environmental conditions.
Key Issues
- Should the new cremation units be approved given the air emissions they would produce?
- Are the proposed emission controls adequate to protect local air quality?
How to Participate
- Visit this consultation page on the Environmental Registry of Ontario to submit your comments before January 9, 2026.
- Contact the ministry at enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290 if you have questions or want to view supporting materials in person.