Wick McNeil Cemetery

Founded in 1849

McNeil Cemetery has provided a peaceful and respectful resting place for generations of families in Brock Township. Guided by a volunteer Board and supported by the community, the cemetery honors local heritage through ongoing care, annual Decoration Day services, and a deep commitment to preserving the stories of those at rest. Rooted in tradition and community spirit, McNeil continues to serve as a place of remembrance, reflection, and connection.

Looking Back

The original site of McNeil Cemetery was a small plot of land off the farm of the McNeil pioneer family in the early 1800’s. In subsequent years, additional land was purchased resulting in our most attractive ground we have today. It is noteworthy that the first funeral was held in 1849. It is not likely that the early settlers of that time could have envisioned the important role and beauty of our McNeil Cemetery as it is today, 175 years later.

A small cameo of the 175 years would include Canada’s Confederation, two World Wars, intense labouring to robotics, oil lamps to electricity, horse transportation to electric vehicles, computerized milking, television, the internet, our world becoming a global village, artificial intelligence, and so many more which comes to mind. Within these significant and almost incomprehensible changes, it is most reassuring that some things have remained the same. This would include our sense of community, our commitment to neighbourliness, respect for self and others, love, support, truth, understanding, and faith. 

Honouring Indigenous Peoples

These lands of our community are the traditional territory of Mississauga (Michi-Saagiig) people who are part of the larger Anishinaabeg (Ojibway) nation. The closest Mississauga communities are the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation. Georgina Island First Nation is also nearby and they identify as being Chippewa which are also a branch of the Anishinaabeg (Ojibway) nation. The Mississauga people of this territory signed the Williams treaties between 1921 – 1923.

Decoration Day is on the 3rd Sunday in June of each year.