Our Nearest and DEERest at Woodland Cemetery

As you know from the previous post, Thomas Culbert (son of John Culbert and Mary Ward) is buried at Woodland Cemetery in London, Ontario.
 

Woodland Cemetery gates. Photo by Mary Jane Culbert.

This beautiful 100-acre property is located on the banks of the Thames River.

The 50,000 souls laid to rest here aren't the only residents of the cemetery. Take a walk with me to see who else lives here, above ground...
 

What's that at the base of the stone? Photo by Mary Jane Culbert

 Let's get a little closer, shall we?...

This fawn is one of many white-tailed deer who make their home at Woodland Cemetery. Photo by Mary Jane Culbert

Mom and Dad must be around here somewhere...

Photo by Mary Jane Culbert

And here's the extended family. I wonder if they have a family tree?...

Of course there's a Hodgins! (the stone to the right of Crysler). Photo by Mary Jane Culbert

Honk if you like this photo...

Canada Goose with her goslings. Photo by Mary Jane Culbert

If You Go:

Woodland Cemetery is located at 493 Springbank Drive in London, Ontario. Check their website for a map and directions. The cemetery is open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset.

Thomas Culbert's headstone is in Section P, Lot 167, SE. His wife, Letitia and five of their six children are buried at Woodland Cemetery. A son, Merlin Orval Culbert is buried at London's Mount Pleasant Cemetery. 

Thomas Culbert's headstone in Section P. Photo by Mary Jane Culbert

The cemetery office can give you directions to this section, including a map. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The office is closed on Sundays. Call (519) 471-7450.

Please don't feed the animals. Enjoy your visit!

COMING SOON: In the next post, we'll meet Thomas Culbert's nephew, George Eli Crawley, another resident of Woodland Cemetery.