Celebrate Earth Day by Supporting the Restoration of the Macoun Marsh!
Today, as we celebrate the beauty and wonder of our planet, we are reaching out to you on behalf of the Beechwood Cemetery Foundation with an urgent appeal to protect…
From Vimy Ridge to Harrington Lake – Col Cameron MacPherson Edwards
Col Cameron MacPherson Edwards – Section 50, Lots 121 S, 129 – Born at North Nation Mills, Quebec on September 28, 1881, Cameron MacPherson Edwards was educated at McGill University…
Brand-new columbarium niche options for the National Military Cemetery
Exciting News from The National Military Cemetery for all Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans, and families! We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of our brand-new columbarium niche options, now available for…
Each testimonial is a testament to a life cherished, a legacy honoured.
In the serene landscape of Beechwood Cemetery, where memories whisper through the trees, we cherish the profound connection with those we serve. Testimonials, heartfelt expressions of gratitude and remembrance from…
Ambassador and Naval officer – John Ryerson Maybee
John Ryerson Maybee Section 103, Grave 3116B “A” Born in Moose Jaw, SK, Maybee was educated in Alberta, British Columbia and at the University of Toronto. He went on to…
Beechwood Way – Winter 2024 – Vol 27
WITH THE START of a new year, the Beechwood Cemetery Foundation Team has been in full planning mode. We have been looking to work with different cultural groups and organizations…
2024 Historical Portrait Book
Enjoy the 2024 version of the Historical Portrait Book! Included inside, are those buried at Beechwood who led interesting lives. This is a fantastic research tool for students, historians or…
First Canadian ambassador to South Korea – John Stiles
John Stiles Section 37, Lot 10 ½ SE John Stiles was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick on January 26, 1918. As a child, Stiles was an active member of the…
Sister Élisabeth Bruyère and St. Marguerite d’Youville Monument
The monument at Beechwood honours the memory Sister Élisabeth Bruyère (1818-1876) and St. Marguerite d’Youville (1701-1771). Sister Élisabeth Bruyère, a young member of the Grey Nuns of Montreal, had been…
Epitaph – More than a line on a monument
An epitaph is a phrase or form of words written in memory of a deceased person. Epitaphs are added to monuments and plaques and can vary in length from a…