Marking 35 Years Since the End of the Gulf War
On March 3, 2026, the National Military Cemetery of Canada at Beechwood Cemetery served as the national gathering place to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the end of the Gulf…
A companion for children: Echo the Fox
Beechwood’s Echo the Fox is a companion for children during funeral services, a companion to hold and cuddle when things get too confusing or difficult. Given at the time of…
No Stone Left Alone: Beechwood’s act of remembrance aimed at our nation’s youth – Cloned
In ones and twos, with envelopes of poppies in hand, the schoolchildren from l’École élémentaire catholique Saint-François-d’Assise in Hintonburg fan out across the grounds of the National Military Cemetery at…
Beechwood Cemetery joins the Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation (CFTC) and the Let’s get growing! campaign
Beechwood Cemetery is partnering with Ottawa-based Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation (CFTC) and the City of Ottawa to help plant and protect trees in Ottawa as part of the Let’s get…
Planned Power Outage Notice – Avis d’interruption de courant planifiée
Please be advised that Hydro Ottawa has scheduled an electrical equipment replacement that will require a temporary power outage affecting Beechwood Cemetery. Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026 Time: 8:00 a.m.…
Beechwood and Bytown: Where Ottawa’s Story Took Root
Ottawa did not begin as a capital. It began as Bytown, a hard-working settlement shaped by the Rideau Canal, the timber trade, military presence, and the arrival of families seeking…
Eulogy – Quick tips for writing and delivering
If you have been asked to write and give a loved one’s eulogy—a speech honouring their life—at a funeral or memorial service, you probably have mixed emotions about it. While…
In the Quiet of Winter: Stewardship, Memory, and Continuity at Beechwood
Winter settles differently at Beechwood. The pace slows. Sound softens. Pathways become places of reflection rather than passage. It is in this quieter season that the purpose of the cemetery…
New Edition: Beechwood Way: Winter 2026 Volume 34
Dear Beechwood Community, As we step into a new year, we do so with optimism, purpose, and a clear line of sight on the transformational work ahead. Beechwood’s mandate has…
Helping Children Talk About Grief – My Grief Companion Workbook (Ages 11 and Under)
Helping Children Talk About Grief – Gently When a child loses someone they love, many parents worry about saying the wrong thing. The truth is simple: children don’t need perfect…