One of Hollywood’s early film stars: Rockcliffe St. Patrick Fellowes
Rockcliffe St. Patrick Fellowes Section 22, Lot 11 SE Born in 1884 on St. Patrick’s Day, Rockcliffe St. Patrick Fellowes was one of Hollywood’s early film stars. In 1903, at…
A rallying cry for the Canadian troops – MARY KATHERINE (MINNIE) GALLAHER
MARY KATHERINE (MINNIE) GALLAHER Section 39, Lot 85 Minnie Gallaher was born January 16, 1876 in what is now Kingston, Ontario, the third of 10 children. Her Irish parents, Rev.…
What happens at a funeral
What happens at a funeral? There are many different funeral traditions that can suit the needs of any family. Beechwood offers individuals and their family a variety of choices. It…
A History of the CSIS National Memorial Cemetery
Did you know: The CSIS National Memorial Cemetery is the only cemetery in the Western Hemisphere dedicated to those who worked in security intelligence. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service is…
The Beechwood Way – A History of Sports
With hockey being beloved by Canadians, we often forget it’s not our national sport. Lacrosse was invented by the Indigenous living in the St. Lawrence Valley back in the 1630s.…
Champion Skater of Canada – ELEANOR KINGSFORD
ELEANOR AGNES LETITIA KINGSFORD was born in Toronto on May 31, 1886 and was the seventh of nine children of Rupert Etherege Kingsford (1849–1920) and Alice Laura Marion Kingston (1852–1934).…
Getting the message right: a guide for funeral flowers or sympathy cards
A heartfelt message after the passing of a loved one can be a comforting gesture. It can help with the grieving process for you as well as for the family.…
Common Songs and Hymns for Funeral Service
Choosing the right music and songs for your loved ones’ funeral will personalize the service and truly celebrate their life in a lasting way. Songs can easily bring memories of…
RCAF Flyers (an Ottawa-based RCAF hockey team)
SGT FRANCIS GEORGE BOUCHER – Section 40, Lots 52 NW, 53 SW Frank Boucher was born March 3, 1918 into a well-known hockey family. His father, John Georges “Buck” Boucher,…
The History of Beechwood Cemetery
Beechwood Cemetery opened in 1873, fourteen years after Queen Victoria chose Ottawa to be the capital of the Province of Canada, and six years after Ottawa became the capital of…