The Cemetery :: Corporate History

Identity and Demographics   Beechwood has cultivated a strong relationship with the region's significant Francophone population, and has dedicated itself to a bilingual staff. As partners in the founding of a great nation, our region's Francophone population have chosen Beechwood as their final resting place, and have recognized it as their preferred cemetery. Although once perceived by many as an Anglo-Protestant cemetery, Beechwood has proudly evolved into the leading multicultural, multifaith cemetery in the nation's capital. A true reflection of its Canadian heritage, Beechwood caters to the unique needs of the region's diverse ethnic and religious groups. Many members of the region's Italian, Latvian, Greek, and other communities have selected Beechwood as their final resting place. Special sections of Beechwood have also been reserved by the Chinese, Portuguese, Polish, Ukrainian, Greek and Lebanese communities. Beechwood offers services in both official languages as well as three dialects of Chinese.