The Dedication Centre at Williamsburg Cemetery

An exquisitely restored early 19th‑century chapel that brings timeless character and modern comfort together in one serene, whimsical setting. With soaring 50‑foot ceilings and wall‑to‑wall windows that bathe the space in natural light, this intimate venue offers a versatile aesthetic ideal for gatherings of up to 75 guests.

Services of Remembrance and Celebration

Please note, the Dedication Centre at Williamsburg Cemetery is only available for bookings during daylight hours. 

• seating capacity up to 75 guests
• up to three hours, with standard room set up: $584.00 (Monday to Saturday), $847.00 (Sunday), excluding HST

Depending on the nature of your event other rental costs can include:

• SOCAN fees
• Insurance
• Conversion fee

Discover a venue where heritage, beauty, and convenience come together—where moments of remembrance and celebration are honoured with dignity and grace. To inquire about availability and booking details, please contact the City of Kitchener Cemeteries team by calling our office 519-741-2880 or complete the inquiry form. Staff will confirm the details of your event with you before finalizing the booking. 

Light fare is permitted in the Dedication Centre and catering options are available.

Dedication Centre Amenities:

• Seating for up to 75 guests
• Ample parking
• Wheel-chair accessible
• Two washrooms
• Radiant floor heating
• Air conditioning
• Audio/visual sound system, including cordless microphone 
• Food and drink serving area
• Black banquet chairs
  
• Wood podium
  
• Easel and bulletin board
• Podium

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History of the Dedication Centre

Originally built in the 1800s to serve a Mennonite Church, the building was originally situated along Toronto's waterfront. However, it had become run-down and was slated to be demolished. Fortunately, a private Waterloo-based company came to the rescue, purchasing the chapel's original main support beams and roof deck, enabling the building to be reconstructed and brought back to its original beauty. Then, in 1997, City of Kitchener then purchased the materials to rebuild the chapel in Williamsburg Cemetery.

Almost every material used to reconstruct the chapel has been reclaimed. The gorgeous Douglas fir wood on the chapel's floor and walls was salvaged from Newland Textile plant, an 1800s factory in Cambridge, Ontario, that was about to be destroyed. Its antique stained-glass windows were recovered from a Waterloo church that was also about to be torn down.

Completed in 2011, just outside the entrance to the chapel, you will find a stamped patio and pergola - created out of ornate repurposed black iron pillars topped with reclaimed white oak. At the edge of the patio area, a winding bridge provides a path across Promontory Pond, featuring solar-powered lights that give a soft glow at dusk and handmade botanical-themed iron railings.