St. Stephen's Cemetery is owned and operated by the Council of Ukrainian Orthodox Churches of Edmonton (CUOCE). This organization is registered under the Societies Act of the Province of Alberta, and is a charitable organization designated by Canada Customs and Revenue Agency.
The member organizations of the Council are:
- Ukrainian Orthodox Parish of St. John
- Ukrainian Orthodox Parish of St. Andrew
- Ukrainian Orthodox Parish of St. Michael
- Ukrainian Orthodox Parish of St. Elia
- Ukrainian Orthodox Parish of St. Anthony
- St. John's Fraternal Society
- St. John's Institute.
The CUOCE is a non-profit organization with a registered tax-deductible number.
The primary objective of the Council is to purchase or otherwise acquire, hold, operate and maintain lands and properties for use as a cemetery.