Montrealers gathered at the grave of Leonard Cohen to honor the late singer on the tenth anniversary of his death, covering his final resting place with close to 100 roses as a steady flow of visitors paid their respects.
Fans Visit Leonard Cohen Resting Place in Montreal
- Mourners and fans visited Leonard Cohen’s resting place in Montreal on the ten-year anniversary of his death, leaving roughly 100 roses alongside bouquets and tributes.
- Among the visitors was Juan Merchan, who traveled to the site to read poems and smoke a cigarette, noting he visits twice a year for the artist’s birthday and death anniversary.
- Cohen passed away in Los Angeles on Nov. 7, 2016, and was returned to his home of Montreal to be buried beside his parents, grandparents and great-grandparents, as reported by The Canadian Press.
Visitors Gather at the Graveside in Montreal
The final resting place of the celebrated Canadian artist saw a small but steady stream of people arriving to lay bouquets and tributes on Saturday. Among them sat Juan Merchan, positioned a few feet from the grave while reading a collection of the artist’s poems and smoking a cigarette. ctvnews.ca reported that Merchan visits the site twice annually, marking both Cohen’s birthday and the anniversary of his passing.
The commemorative gathering follows a career that spanned five decades. Throughout those years, Cohen earned renown as one of Canada’s most revered figures, bringing a distinctive baritone and a poet’s sensibility to enduring compositions such as “Hallelujah” and “Suzanne.”
A Return to Hometown Roots
Cohen died in Los Angeles on November 7, 2016. Following his passing, he was returned to his home city of Montreal. There, he was buried beside his parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents.
| Event Detail | Record |
|---|---|
| Passing Date | November 7, 2016 |
| Location of Death | Los Angeles |
| Burial Location | Montreal |
The anniversary marks a full decade since the loss of the poet and musician, whose work continues to draw admirers to his family plot in Montreal.
