Welcome
Welcome to the home of the National RCMP Graves Database. Here you will find a database of over 13,360 deceased NWMP, RNWMP and RCMP going back to 1873. As well, thousands of grave sites have been identified and more are being constantly found and reported.
Recently, about 600 photos of gravesites have also been entered into the database. Shortly, over 200 more photos from Calgary will be ready to upload -- these photos have been sent in by Vets, Members, Families and Friends of the Force.
Along with the database of grave sites and photos, there are also other pictures of RCMP Memorials across the world, stories from families and friends detailing the lives of deceased Members of the Force and policy on burials at 'Depot'.
Click here or on "Database" in the sidebar (left) to begin your search and be sure to check out our Vet of the Month.
For more information about the NWMP, check out the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) - Personnel Records, 1873-1904 on the Library and Archives Canada website.
*New content is constantly being added on a daily or weekly basis; you can check out our "What's New?" page to keep up on all the new changes.
Mission Statement:
Veterans of the RCMP are dedicated to the responsibility of locating, inspecting and maintaining grave sites of deceased Members with the purpose of honouring and remembering these men and women who have dedicated their lives to the service of Canada and the Force.
Goals:
The goals of the National RCMP Graves Inspection and Maintenance Program are:
- to create a thorough and accurate record of the burial locations of NWMP, RNWMP and RCMP deceased members,
- to ensure that the graves of our deceased members are regularly inspected and maintained.
An Invitation:
All Vets and Active Members are invited to become involved in the National RCMP Graves Inspection and Maintenance Program.
Much data has yet to be collected. Many volunteers are needed to aid the investigation of cemeteries, as well as to assume responsibility for inspections of grave sites as they are found.
Input that contributes to this website is welcome. The involvement of many will make the work associated to this project possible.
I am honoured to be involved in the meaningful task of remembering and offering continued respect to our deceased RCMP Members.
Motto:
"Maintain Our Memories" has been adopted as the motto of the new website. It calls to mind both the official motto of the RCMP and our need to remember. The motto pays homage to the Force and to the service performed by members down through the years.
Website update: July 2, 2009
Database update: July 2, 2009
J. J.
(Buffalo Joe) Healy
Co-ordinator
Reg. #23685
buffalojoe@rcmpgraves.com