As Beechwood looks ahead to 150 years of serving our families, the Ottawa community and Canada, we look forward to celebrating this milestone together. Founded in 1873, the Beechwood Cemetery…
On March 3, 2026, the National Military Cemetery of Canada at Beechwood Cemetery served as the national gathering place to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the end of the Gulf…
In ones and twos, with envelopes of poppies in hand, the schoolchildren from l’École élémentaire catholique Saint-François-d’Assise in Hintonburg fan out across the grounds of the National Military Cemetery at…
Beechwood Cemetery is partnering with Ottawa-based Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation (CFTC) and the City of Ottawa to help plant and protect trees in Ottawa as part of the Let’s get…
Please be advised that Hydro Ottawa has scheduled an electrical equipment replacement that will require a temporary power outage affecting Beechwood Cemetery. Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026 Time: 8:00 a.m.…
Beechwood’s 31st Annual Christmas Candlelight Service welcomed families, friends, and community members for an evening of quiet reflection, shared remembrance, and seasonal hope. As the soft glow of candlelight filled…
As Canadians come together for Giving Tuesday, we are reminded of the responsibility we share to honour our past, support our present, and safeguard our future. At Beechwood Cemetery, Canada’s…
On November 4, 2025, the National Military Cemetery of Canada once again became a place of reflection, remembrance, and education. The No Stone Left Alone – National Capital Region Girl…
The Wreaths Across Canada Board is sad to share that, due to some unexpected life events, we will not be able to host the 2025 wreath event. Serving our Veteran…
Each year, students from Merivale High School take part in a profound act of remembrance at the National Military Cemetery at Beechwood. Guided by their history teacher, Christine Sabourin, the…