On Sunday, May 4, 2025, the National Military Cemetery at Beechwood was transformed into a place of profound remembrance, reflection, and unity as we marked the 80th anniversary of the…
At the dawn of the 20th century, Canada stood at a crossroads—no longer a loose collection of colonies, yet not fully sovereign in world affairs. The South African War (1899–1902),…
On April 26, 2025, Michael Leveille, teacher at St-Laurent Academy, Ottawa, presented at the Environmental Conference held at the MacSkimming Outdoor Centre, offering an inspiring view of two decades of…
At Beechwood Cemetery, Canada’s National Cemetery, every headstone tells a story. Among them are the names of individuals who lived through one of the most formative conflicts in our country’s…
At Beechwood, we understand that choosing a casket is one of the most personal and significant decisions a family can make. It’s not just a matter of appearance—it’s about values,…
FREDERICK HARRIS D. VIETH Section A, Range 17, Grave 19 Born in 1840 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Frederick Harris D. Vieth led a life that bridged the worlds of military…
Hamilton Plantagenet MacCarthy (1846–1939) Section 29, Lot TG 78 Hamilton Plantagenet MacCarthy was one of Canada’s foremost sculptors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his prolific…
Dear Beechwood Community, As the Director of Marketing, Communications, and Community Outreach at Beechwood Cemetery, I am constantly reminded of the incredible community that stands behind us. In this season…
Hundreds of Canadian flags fly high in the capital, but when it’s been around for many years the flag gets worn, torn, or tattered and it deserves a dignified method…
Under the Maple Leaf – Respecting the Canadian Flag: A New Tradition of Dignity and Pride Flags are more than fabric and stitching—they are the symbols of our shared history,…
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