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.