The generation of Canadians, Americans and Brits that defended the Allied west in World War II is known as “the greatest generation” for good reason. More than 45,000 Canadians of…
It was a symbol of rejuvenation and remembrance as butterflies were released at the Beechwood Cemetery for the annual Butterfly Memorial hosted by Bereaved Families of Ontario-Ottawa Region. “Uncle Kevin,…
ONE OF THE JOYS of working at Beechwood is the constant learning and discovering new history and heritage pieces. As you all can imagine, we are constantly undertaking research on…
From Polish, Egyptian and Vietnamese to Catholic, Muslim and simply spiritual, Beechwood Cemetery is the resting place of a multitude of cultures and beliefs. Welcoming of everyone, Beechwood also has…
When a loved one passes on, it often falls on grieving family members to make last-minute funeral arrangements. Not knowing what the deceased wants, the best they can do is…
A chiropractor’s table, a canoe and a bicycle. At first, these items don’t appear to have much in common. But they are among the special objects Isabelle Gallen, Beechwood Cemetery’s…
Beechwood Cemetery Price: Free Address: 280 Beechwood Ave., Vanier, ON Why You Need To Go: This historic and picturesque resting place is full of over 35,000 different coloured tulips each…
Shortly after midnight on 27 March 1946, after playing checkers with his guards, a composed Eugène Larment, age 24, was led from the condemned cell in the Carleton County jail…
AS WE START 2022, we know that these are the first steps that will lead us into Beechwood’s 150th anniversary. Not many places, organizations or companies can claim to hit…
OACFP Invites Design Options for COVID-19 Memorial Monument to provide lasting commemoration of lives lost during pandemic The Ontario Association of Cemetery and Funeral Professionals (OACFP) today announced that it…