The Beechwood Cemetery Foundation
People are often surprised to learn that Beechwood is not publicly funded. In fact, Beechwood is owned by The Beechwood Cemetery Foundation and operates on a not-for-profit basis. What is…
Grief is a normal part of life.
Breathe! Hold on to the breath! Exhale! Grief is a normal part of life. Grief is the normal, healthy response to loss. Loss is not only the death of a loved…
Reconciling History
Beginning in 2014, the Beechwood Cemetery Foundation have collaborated with the Indigenous community to create the Reconciling History program. Beechwood has partnered with the First Nations Child & Family Caring…
In the Gardens – White fleece flower
Persicaria polymorpha, also known as white fleece flower looks like a shrub but it grows like a herbaceous perennial, dying back to the ground in winter. However, it makes up…
Beechwood Historical Profiles
Beechwood, established in 1873, is recognized as one of the most beautiful and historic cemeteries in Canada. It is the final resting place for over 85,000 Canadians from all walks…
Some plants are not what they appear.
It may look like the common Japanese maple; however, the Arctic Jade™ maple is a newer hybrid maple that is good for harsher climate. This hybrid, between a Japanese maple…
Beechwood Mausoleum
Overlooking the Beechwood National Memorial Centre sits the Beechwood Mausoleum. The first stones, quarried from Beechwood’s very ground were laid in the late 1920’s and the building was finally completed…
Beechwood Cemetery Virtual Tour with Erika Wagner
Join Beechwood Cemetery’s Program and Fundraising Coordinator, Erika Wagner, on a tour of four of her favourite locations at Beechwood. Erika provides insights and the history of four unique locations…
The Great Canadian Profiles plaques
Beechwood, the National Cemetery of Canada was established in 1873 on 160 acres of land. Since its founding, there have been over 85,000 people buried at Beechwood, including many prominent…
In praise of Ottawa’s unsung heroes! Beechwood’s 25th annual historical walking tour Sunday, Sept. 8
What better way could there be to wind down a glorious run of summer than by taking a leisurely stroll through history in one of Ottawa’s finest park-like settings? On…