An open casket vs. a closed casket service – it’s a personal choice
When planning a Funeral, there are many different decisions to be made. One of those decisions is whether or not to have an open or closed casket for the visitation…
Heritage Sleuthing scientist set to restore identity of Bytown brother, sister ‘lost in time’
Researchers from the Canadian Museum of History are close to confirming the identities of two children who were buried nearly 200 years ago — but lost over time — in…
Remembrance Day at Beechwood lets visitors show their support for the Canadian Armed Forces
This Remembrance Day, those who gather at Beechwood Cemetery’s National Military Cemetery (NMC) will have the opportunity to honour the acts of service and sacrifice of those who died in…
A soldier and an artist – Ernest George Fosbery
ERNEST GEORGE FOSBERY Section 37, Lot 44 E Ctr Born in Ottawa on December 29, 1874, Ernest Fosbery was the son of civil servant Henry Fosbery and Charlotte Hall. He…
Remember This? The Emperor’s poet comes to Ottawa
The Beechwood Cemetery, located on Beechwood Avenue and Hemlock Road in Vanier, is the largest cemetery in Ottawa encompassing roughly 160 acres of wooded land. It is the resting place…
Remember This? The Emperor poet comes to Ottawa
The Beechwood Cemetery, located on Beechwood Avenue and Hemlock Road in Vanier, is the largest cemetery in Ottawa encompassing roughly 160 acres of wooded land. It is the resting place…
Beechwood Cemetery honours Chinese Canadian history
Click here to watch the video clip. In Ottawa, the graves of over 4,000 Chinese Canadians rest at Beechwood Cemetery. This is the final resting place for many individuals who…
A Canadian Artist and Expert in Heraldry – Alan Brookman Beddoe
LCDR ALAN BROOKMAN BEDDOE Section 41, Lot 119 SW, Grave B Alan Brookman Beddoe was born on June 1, 1893 in Ottawa. He was educated at the Model school and…
New film examines writings of 2 residential school era figures
A new short film aims to set the record straight on two important historical figures from the residential school era. Duncan Campbell Scott was the top civil servant in what…
Several events planned at Beechwood Cemetery for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada (Caring Society) and Beechwood Cemetery Foundation have…