Beechwood’s cultural communities
A place for all — Everyone is welcome and we have a range of sections for faith and cultural communities. The multicultural presence at Beechwood is unparalleled — everyone is…
Beechwood Cemetery
Beechwood’s unrivalled park-like landscape accommodates many types of traditional or specialized burial locations. Our 160 acres ensure we will service the community for generations to come. Beechwood offers a broad…
Founder and First President – Joseph Merrill Currier
Joseph Merrill Currier Section 60, Lot 33 Currier was born in North Troy, Vermont in 1820 and came to Canada in 1837 as a young man. He joined the lumber…
The sad story of Punch Lavigne and Billy Seabrooke
This sorry tale began on Dec. 12, 1931. Paul Émile “Punch” Lavigne, age 24 years, was working the evening shift at the Domestic Service Station on Sussex Street, close to…
Beechwood Cemetery’s 150th Anniversary
Join us for Beechwood Cemetery’s 150th Anniversary. This is a celebration of the people and communities that we have been able to serve. We are so fortunate to be the…
Standing the test of time – A memorial guide
When thinking about cemeteries, the monument is always the first visual that comes to mind. A monument is that final tribute to the life and times of your deceased loved…
The Father of Ice Hockey – James George Aylwin Creighton
James George Aylwin Creighton Section 17, PC 280 Creighton was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the eldest son of William Hudson Creighton and Anna Fairbanks, grandson of James G. A.…
Holiday Hours
As the holidays are fast approaching, Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services would like to notify you of the upcoming changes to our hours. Beechwood will be observing the following…
Governor General in Petawawa to present Royal Canadian Dragoons with new guidon
Forsyth says past Guidons have been laid up in the Church on Garrison Petawawa, at Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa and the Commanding Officer of the Dragoons has a plan for…
Praying Benny – Clinton Stevenson Benedict
Clinton Stevenson Benedict Section 19, Lot 80 SW Born in Ottawa on September 26, 1894, Clinton Stevenson Benedict was a member of four Stanley Cup–winning teams. His career as a…