The Stetson: An Icon of the RCMP Legacy
Few symbols are as instantly recognizable in Canada as the broad-brimmed brown Stetson worn by members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Around the world, it has become synonymous with…
Celebrating Portuguese Heritage Month: Honouring Faith, Family, and Community at Beechwood Cemetery
Each June, Canadians celebrate Portuguese Heritage Month, recognizing the rich history, culture, traditions, and contributions of Portuguese Canadians who have helped shape communities across the country. Portuguese Heritage Month provides…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Canadians Invited to Continue Growing National Tradition by Sending Retired Flags to the National Cemetery of Canada
Second Annual Under the Maple Leaf Ceremony Honours the Stories Behind Canada’s Flags OTTAWA, ON – June 2026 — After an inspiring first year that saw Canadians from across the…
The Myth of Closure
Few concepts have shaped modern expectations of grief as powerfully, and as inaccurately, as the idea of closure. It is offered as reassurance, embedded in popular psychology, and reinforced through…
Canadians Are Invited to Send Their Retired Flags to Beechwood Cemetery for Dignified Retirement
Across Canada, countless Canadian flags proudly fly outside homes, schools, businesses, cottages, embassies, community centres, and military institutions. Over time, wind, snow, rain, and sun leave their mark. Eventually, every…
Honouring Legacy, Tradition, and Service at the RCMP National Memorial Cemetery
On May 23, 2026, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood Cemetery welcomed veterans, serving members, families, dignitaries, and members of the public for a special commemorative…
The Death Dialogues: Navigating Loss Through Conversation, Compassion, and Community
On May 19, 2026, the Beechwood National Memorial Centre welcomed members of the community for another meaningful evening in Beechwood Cemetery’s ongoing Death Dialogues series. The session, Thanatology 101 –…
Honouring Service Through Culture, Identity, and Remembrance: The Historic Recognition of the Inuit at the National Military Cemetery of Canada
On May 19, 2026, the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces at Beechwood Cemetery marked an important and historic moment in Canada’s evolving landscape of military remembrance through the…
The Journey of Beechwood Cemetery: Canada’s Legacy Written in Stone
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…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- National Military Cemetery to Unveil Inuit Sacred Spiritual Symbol in Historic Ceremony
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…