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 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…
A New Season, A Renewed Commitment: Honouring Canada’s Flag with Dignity
As spring returns across Canada, so too does a familiar and meaningful ritual, the raising of the Canadian flag. From homes and cottages to schools, businesses, and public spaces, the…
Beechwood Cemetery Social Story
Social stories are valuable tools in supporting the development of social and emotional skills in neurodiverse people. They are brief stories that describe social situations or interactions, breaking down complex…
A companion for children: Echo the Fox
Beechwood’s Echo the Fox is a companion for children during funeral services, a companion to hold and cuddle when things get too confusing or difficult. Given at the time of…
Anne Frank – A History for Today – Installed inside the Beechwood National Memorial Centre until November 30st
Beechwood Cemetery is honoured to host the powerful and internationally acclaimed exhibition “Anne Frank – A History for Today” at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre. This initiative is presented in…
Preserving Canada’s National Cemetery: Building the Future Together
A Living Legacy of Remembrance Beechwood Cemetery stands as more than a final resting place, it is Canada’s national site of memory, honour, and reflection. Each tree-lined path, each monument,…