Section 29 stands as one of the oldest and most significant military burial grounds in Canada’s capital. It tells the story of two world wars, the sacrifices made by Canada…
The Honourable Norman McLeod Paterson, KGStJ, DCL, LLD August 3, 1883 – August 10, 1983 – Section 51 S Lot R Norman McLeod Paterson was one of Canada’s most influential…
J. Gordon Fogo Q.C., Senator A Life of Quiet Influence and National Purpose Section 52 James Gordon Fogo was born on July 9, 1896, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, into a…
Sir George Eulas Foster Section 22, Lot 15 NW – Beechwood Cemetery Born on September 3, 1847, in Carleton County, New Brunswick, George Eulas Foster rose from modest beginnings to…
Tucked within the quiet grounds of Beechwood Cemetery, Canada’s National Cemetery, lies a section of solemn dignity and enduring gratitude – The Last Post Fund Field of Honour, Section 19.…
On the evening of July 17, 2025, under the solemn stillness of twilight, a historic vigil was held in memory of Corporal Francisco (Frank) Gomez, a proud Canadian soldier of…
On the afternoon of June 202 2025, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) held its inaugural Flag Raising Ceremony at the OPS Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood. This event was a powerful…
On the morning of June 20, members of the 33 Combat Engineer Regiment (33 CER) and the 33 CER Regimental Association gathered at the National Military Cemetery at Beechwood to…
As Canadians from coast to coast to coast raise the Maple Leaf and reflect on what it means to call this nation home, Beechwood Cemetery stands as a living monument…
On the evening of June 18 2025, at the National Cemetery of Canada, history was made. Beechwood Cemetery proudly hosted the inaugural “Under the Maple Leaf – Respecting the Canadian…