On May 23, 2024, a poignant moment of historical commemoration unfolded as a special plaque was unveiled, marking the indelible legacy of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Band. Nestled…

On the evening of April 25th, 2024, the Beechwood National Memorial Centre came alive with the vibrant colors, rich traditions, and captivating stories of Ottawa’s Somali Community. Hosted by the…

Section 27, Range G, Grave 224 General Charles Foulkes was a distinguished military leader whose career spanned pivotal moments in Canadian and world history. Born in Stockton-on-Tees, England, on January…

Section 27, Range G, Grave 226 Henry Duncan Graham Crerar, born in Hamilton, Ontario, on April 28th, 1888, and passing away in Ottawa on April 1st, 1965, was a distinguished…

Col Cameron MacPherson Edwards – Section 50, Lots 121 S, 129 – Born at North Nation Mills, Quebec on September 28, 1881, Cameron MacPherson Edwards was educated at McGill University…

Exciting News from The National Military Cemetery for all Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans, and families! We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of our brand-new columbarium niche options, now available for…

John Ryerson Maybee Section 103, Grave 3116B “A” Born in Moose Jaw, SK, Maybee was educated in Alberta, British Columbia and at the University of Toronto. He went on to…

Enjoy the 2024 version of the Historical Portrait Book! Included inside, are those buried at Beechwood who led interesting lives. This is a fantastic research tool for students, historians or…

John Stiles Section 37, Lot 10 ½ SE John Stiles was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick on January 26, 1918. As a child, Stiles was an active member of the…

The monument at Beechwood honours the memory Sister Élisabeth Bruyère (1818-1876) and St. Marguerite d’Youville (1701-1771). Sister Élisabeth Bruyère, a young member of the Grey Nuns of Montreal, had been…