Honouring the Canadian flag
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
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,…
Honouring the Unsung Pillars: Unveiling the RCMP – Second Man – Plaque
On May 23, 2022, a significant chapter in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s history was officially recognized with the unveiling of the RCMP “Second Man” plaque. This important commemoration pays…
Beechwood: A Proud Canadian Legacy Since 1873
Beechwood Cemetery is more than just a final resting place—it is an enduring part of Canada’s identity. Founded in 1873, just six years after Confederation, Beechwood has been deeply woven…
Beechwood and the Supreme Court of Canada: A Legacy of Justice
The Supreme Court of Canada has long stood as the highest authority in the country’s legal system, shaping Canadian society through landmark rulings and upholding the principles of justice, fairness,…
Margaret Howett Ahearn : A Trailblazer in Philanthropy, Rights, and the Arts
Margaret Howett Ahearn (née Fleck) (1849 – January 3, 1915) Section 50, Lot 123 Born in Montreal, Quebec, in 1849, Margaret Howett Ahearn (née Fleck) was a woman of remarkable…
Thomas Ahearn: Ottawa’s Pioneer of Electricity, Transportation, and Innovation
Section 50, Lot 123 Born in LeBreton Flats in June 1855, Thomas Ahearn was the son of an Irish blacksmith who worked on the Rideau Canal maintenance crew. From an…
James Colebrooke Patterson: Nation-Builder, Legislator, and Military Reformer
(1839–1929) Section 22, Lot 37 NW James Colebrooke Patterson was a distinguished lawyer, politician, and statesman whose career spanned both provincial and federal politics, as well as a tenure as…
Changing the Experience of Death and Dying in Our Community: The Role and Services of a Death Doula
In Western culture, death is often shrouded in fear and silence, creating a societal narrative that distances us from one of life’s most natural processes. This fear of death, or…
Launch of Celebrating Canadian Veterans and Their Passions Series – A Powerful Tribute to WWII Veteran Roland Lalonde
In Partnership with Perley Health Foundation On February 25, 2025, Beechwood Cemetery, in collaboration with the Perley Health Foundation, successfully launched its new series, Celebrating Canadian Veterans and Their Passions,…