The National Reflection Room® is Now Open at Beechwood Cemetery

We are thrilled to announce that the National Reflection Room® is now open to the public at Beechwood Cemetery, Canada’s National Cemetery.

Located in the tranquil setting of Beechwood’s mausoleum, this dedicated space offers a unique opportunity for quiet reflection, healing, and connection. Designed for all Canadians, the Reflection Room® invites you to honour loved ones, reflect on legacies, and share your experiences with grief, loss, and remembrance.

As a participatory art installation, the Reflection Room® encourages visitors to read and write about their journeys with grief and healing, creating a shared space where stories can connect us all. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the Saint Elizabeth Foundation, SE Research Centre, and the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association, is a testament to the power of remembrance and the importance of creating spaces where everyone can find peace and connection.

As Nicolas McCarthy, Director of Marketing, Communications, and Community Outreach at Beechwood, expressed: “Grief and remembrance are deeply personal yet universal experiences. The National Reflection Room® provides a meaningful way for Canadians to find peace, connect with their heritage, and honour those they hold dear.”

We invite you to visit the Reflection Room® today and experience this serene space for yourself. Whether you come to reflect, write your own thoughts, or simply find a moment of peace, this room is for you.

• Location: Beechwood Cemetery, Mausoleum (280 Beechwood Ave., Ottawa)
• Hours: Open during regular cemetery hours

Come and be part of this journey of reflection, healing, and connection. Together, we honour the past, find solace in the present, and create a legacy of remembrance for the future.