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| The National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces | | | In 2001, Beechwood became the home of the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces. This section is dedicated to honouring the memory of Canadian service personnel who faithfully served their country in war and peace, at home and abroad, sometimes making the supreme sacrifice on its behalf. It occupies 8.29 acres of beautifully landscaped terrain that is maintained by The Beechwood Cemetery Foundation in partnership with the Department of National Defence. In 2003, DND exercised an option to purchase the burial rights to another section, expanding the NMC by 2 hectares. It consists of about 12,000 spaces for traditional interments and cremated remains. |
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| | Eligibility | | | | All serving and honourably released members of The Canadian Forces, both Regular and Reserve Forces, the Merchant Navy and Veterans of the World Wars and the Korean conflict are eligible to be interred in the NMC. One designated family member may also be interred in the same plot as the service member. Verification of entitlement will be established in every case. | | |
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| | Registration | | | A completed application should be forwarded to the DND address below. Qualified applicants will be notified of their acceptance and authorized to make arrangements directly with the Liaison to NMC. The Centre
c/o Director of Casualty Support and Administration 6
National Defense Headquarters
Major-General Georges R Pearkes Building
101 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0K2
E-Mail : centre@forces.gc.ca Fax: 996-1493 | | | |
| | Arrangements | | | Once eligibility has been determined, applicants can complete their pre-arrangements. Beechwood's Liaison will coordinate the purchase, production and installation of all headstones in accordance with specifications that are pre-determined by DND. Plots will not be pre-selected nor will they be allocated on the basis of rank, service, regiment, or personal preference. | | |
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| | Military Presence | | | | Subject to availability, and the wishes of the family, a military presence can be made available at graveside. This includes an Honour Guard, Padre and buglar or piper. This presence is provided out of respect to the member. No fee will be assessed for this service. | | |
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| | Contact Us | | | Inquiries can be submitted to Beechwood's
Michel Falardeau, Acting Liaison to the National Military Cemetery.
Tel: (613) 741-9530;
Fax (613) 741-8584;
E-mail: mfalardeau@beechwoodcemetery.com | | |
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