On October 18, 2026, the Latin American Remembrance Ceremony brought together veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members, diplomats, cadets, families and community representatives at the National Military Cemetery. With Brazil recognized…
Remembrance brings people together across borders, languages and generations. At the National Military Cemetery, it also provides an opportunity to share Canada’s military history with those who represent nations from…
There is nothing more haunting in cemeteries than an angel. They often stand tall with hands reaching up towards the heavens or wings readied to fly or protecting the grave. …
“I just want something simple.” It is one of the most common things families say when discussing funeral arrangements. Sometimes it comes from someone planning ahead for themselves. Other times,…
Most people have attended a funeral service and quietly thought about what they would want for themselves. Perhaps it was a particular song that felt deeply meaningful. A reading that…
One of the most unsettling aspects of grief is its unpredictability. Just when life begins to feel manageable, grief can resurface with unexpected intensity. A song on the radio, a…
On November 8, 2023, a commemorative plaque honouring Corporal Robert Gordon Teather, C.V., Regimental Number 26112, was unveiled at the RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood. The plaque preserves the…
Yesterday, Beechwood was different. The grounds were still a cemetery. They remained a place of remembrance, history and reflection. But for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we made…
The South African War of 1899–1902 marked an important and complex chapter in Canadian history. It was the first conflict in which Canada officially sent troops overseas and one of…
Talking about what should happen to our ashes can feel uncomfortable. For many people, it means confronting questions about death, loss and how we want to be remembered. However, the…
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