New Edition – Beechwood Way – Summer 2021
AS WE MOVE CLOSER AND CLOSER to our 150th anniversary (2023), Beechwood has been researching our past and our history. We dove deep into our own archives, early Bytown and…
CityNews An Hour to Give with Beechwood Cemetery Foundation.
Beechwood is not publicly funded. In fact, the cemetery is owned by The Beechwood Cemetery Foundation and operates on a not-for-profit basis. As a result of its beauty, historical significance,…
Letters to Dr. Bryce.
In honour of the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, we are inviting everyone to share their letters of reconciliation. We want people from coast…
VANIER BIA AND BEECHWOOD CEMETERY RAISE $10,000 FOR ONTARIO’S MOST USED FOODBANK: PARTAGE VANIER
The Vanier BIA and the Beechwood Cemetery proudly announce that we raised $10,000 for the Partage Vanier Foodbank last night. This magical evening nestled in the heart of the Beechwood…
The Beechwood Funeral Planning eBook
Don’t leave the great celebration of your life until the last minute. Help ease the burden on you, your family, and loved ones by pre-planning your funeral. Our free eBook…
THE HUNGARIAN MEMORIAL
Did you know that the tranquil paths of Beechwood Cemetery had once provided the backdrop to a story of ultimate bravery, theft, and even a car chase? This story is…
Peter Bryce gets his own mailbox in advance of first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
No one at Beechwood Cemetery gets as much mail as the public health doctor who 99 years ago exposed the terrible conditions and high deaths rates at residential schools across…
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day at Beechwood
In honour of the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Beechwood Cemetery Foundation has partnered with the Project of Heart, the Assembly of 7 Generations, and the First…
Macoun Marsh Update
The Macoun Marsh continues to be an inspiration to all those who visit. The seasonal changes are rich with life and colour. The end of winter is by far the…
An act of remembrance: Setting a stone
Walking around Beechwood Cemetery, you cannot help but notice the many objects left on or around the headstones. Each cultural community shares its own unique traditions. The most common item…