Update: Edmonton still has no approved cemetery expansion funding - and we urgently need more signat

Thank you to everyone who has signed so far. We’ve reached 566 signatures, but for an issue that affects every community across Edmonton, this number is still far too low.

Based on all available public records, the City of Edmonton has not provided any dedicated capital‑budget funding to Municipal Cemeteries in the current 2023-2026 cycle - and none is approved for 2027-2030. The last confirmed period of City‑funded cemetery development appears to be 2019-2022.

Historical budget documents show a clear pattern:

• Municipal Cemeteries has never had a stable, recurring capital funding stream.
• Growth and expansion have relied on occasional one‑off projects or the department’s internal reserve account.
• That reserve is now depleted, meaning no new roads, drainage, grading, or additional burial rows can be developed without City funding.
   

This is a city‑wide issue, not a cultural or faith‑specific one. Every family in Edmonton - across all backgrounds — relies on municipal cemeteries. Without action in the December 2026 budget cycle, Edmonton will face a severe shortage of dignified burial space for years to come.

If you’ve already signed, thank you. But we need many more voices to show City Council that this cannot be ignored.

Please share the petition with your networks - family, friends, colleagues, community groups, and on social media. Every signature strengthens our collective call for responsible, long‑term planning.