On May 14, 2026, Beechwood officially launched its long-awaited historical publication, The Journey of Beechwood Cemetery: Canada’s Legacy Written in Stone,  a landmark project exploring the remarkable evolution of Beechwood…
Ottawa, ON – May 19, 2026 The Beechwood Cemetery Foundation, in partnership with the Canadian Armed Forces and Indigenous community leaders, will host a national ceremony marking the unveiling of…
Each spring, Beechwood Cemetery is transformed by the return of colour as more than 35,000 tulips begin to bloom across the National Cemetery of Canada. After the silence and stillness…
Every year on May 8, Canadians pause to mark Victory in Europe Day, better known as VE Day. It was on May 8, 1945, that Nazi Germany officially surrendered to…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Ceremony at Beechwood Marks Day of Remembrance and Victory in Europe Ottawa, Ontario – May 8, 2026 – Beechwood Cemetery, the National Cemetery of Canada, in…
As spring returns across Canada, so too does a familiar and meaningful ritual, the raising of the Canadian flag. From homes and cottages to schools, businesses, and public spaces, the…
Each year on May 4, the Netherlands pauses in a moment of national reflection for Dutch Remembrance Day, known as Dodenherdenking. At 8:00 p.m., the country falls silent for two…
One of the most persistent misunderstandings about grief is the belief that it follows a predictable pattern. Despite decades of research and lived experience showing otherwise, many people still expect…
There are moments in the life of a historic landscape when thoughtful change is not only necessary, it is responsible. This spring, visitors arriving along Beechwood Avenue will notice a…