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…
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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…
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…
Why VE Day on May 8 Matters to Canadians
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…
Remembering Sacrifice: Marking Dutch Remembrance Day
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…