Beechwood Cemetery Ottawa - National Cemetery & Funeral Services

Beechwood Cemetery Ottawa

Established in 1873, Beechwood Cemetery is the National Cemetery of Canada. Located at 280 Beechwood Avenue in Ottawa, it is the final resting place of military personnel, veterans and Canadians from many walks of life.

Its grounds include:

• The National Military Cemetery
• The RCMP National Memorial Cemetery
• The Ottawa Police Service Memorial Cemetery
• The CSIS National Memorial Cemetery

Services

Beechwood offers comprehensive funeral, cemetery, and cremation services:

• Traditional burials and cremation
• Personalized funeral service planning
• Monument and memorialization options
• Beechwood National Memorial Centre for services and receptions
• Sacred Space for events and ceremonies
• Executor Advisor Program
• 24-hour assistance: 1-866-990-9530

Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) at Beechwood

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) maintains Commonwealth war graves and memorials at Beechwood honouring the war dead from the First and Second World Wars. Veterans Affairs Canada also maintains veterans' graves in the cemetery.

Features in Beechwood's military sections include:

• Cross of Sacrifice — a central feature of the veterans' section
• Section 27 — military burials, the Ottawa Cremation Memorial and a Sherman tank display

Vimy Ridge and World War Connections

For remembrance beyond Ottawa, the Vimy Memorial in France commemorates Canadian soldiers who died in France during the First World War and had no known grave. Its commemorative scope extends beyond the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

Visiting Beechwood Cemetery Ottawa

• Hours: Daily, sunrise to sunset
• Public visits: Cemetery grounds are open to visitors; Memorial Centre office hours are separate
• Tours: Beechwood offers free guided tours in English and French. Check the official guided-tour information and register for a date in the Foundation Events calendar
• Getting there: 280 Beechwood Avenue. Consult the official map and visitor information for the grounds and entrances

Remembrance Day 2026: Beechwood's current official event listing gives November 11 at 10:30 AM for the annual service at the National Military Cemetery. The wider community is welcome; check the event page again before attending for the latest arrangements.

Community Programs

• Horticultural and Green Programs
• Reconciling History Program
• Defence and Security Services support
• Cultural and faith community sections
• Grief support through the Beechwood Grief Companion Workbook

Volunteer with CWGC

For current opportunities in Canada, consult the CWGC volunteering page. Available roles vary by location.

Information checked October 23, 2026 against Beechwood's history, cemetery FAQs, facilities, visitor information and 2026 service listing, plus Veterans Affairs Canada's information on the National Military Cemetery and Vimy Memorial.