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…

As the National Cemetery of Canada, we understand the importance of being an executor and how time-consuming and complex it may be. We also understand how difficult it is for…

Social media is an important tool in our lives. It allows us to connect, share and reach out to each other in a meaningful way. Often social media is used…

This piece is co-written by No Stone Left Alone Foundation and Beechwood Cemetery Foundation. Cemeteries are often referred to as a place for the living. In urban environment, cemeteries are…

I had my own notion of grief. I thought it was the sad time That followed the death of Someone you love. And you had to push through it To…

To the men and women of Canada’s Armed Forces who have served their nation with distinction in war and in peace. The National Military Cemetery is a national focal point…

Death tends to surprise us even though it is a fact of life. Tough questions can leave you wondering how to talk to your young children about the concept of…

What is cemetery planning? Preplanning your cemetery arrangements is one of the most thoughtful and considerate gifts you can give to your loved ones, because it relieves the burden of…

Are you attending a funeral or burial? The below guide can help you figure out what to wear. The most important thing to do: Read the obituary. The details about…

Beechwood is always looking to give back to the community, to be sustainable and innovative. We discovered a company during the renovation of our Borden/Fleming Reception Rooms, which meets this…