Beechwood has a long history of superior service to the Lebanese community of Ottawa. This tradition of excellence has led the community churches to enter into agreements with Beechwood to set aside sections specifically designed to meet their internment needs.
In the centre on the Lebanese section (Section 100) stands a statue of Saint Charbel Makhlouf. He was a Maronite monk and priest from Lebanon. During his life, he obtained a wide reputation for holiness and he has been canonized by the Catholic Church. Many Maronite Christians have prayer cloths blessed and then place them on the sick, praying to God through the intercession of Saint Charbel, for healing.
St. Charbel Maronite Church
In 1995, Beechwood and St. Charbel Maronite Church entered into an agreement to set aside a portion of Section 100 within the Cemetery for the exclusive use of their parish. Containing more than 200 lots of varying sizes, Beechwood’s Section 100 will be used for many generations of parish members.
St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral
In 2003, Beechwood Cemetery and St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral entered into an agreement to set aside the Cemetery’s Section 108 for the exclusive use of their parish. Containing more than 200 lots of varying sizes, Beechwood’s Section 108 will be used for many generations of parish members.
Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church
In 2003, Beechwood and Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic Church entered into an agreement to set aside Section 106 within the Cemetery for the exclusive use of their parish. Containing more than 200 lots of varying sizes, Beechwood’s Section 106 will be used for many generations of parish members.
