Heritage Preservation
We actively maintain and restore the historic wood-frame Beaconsfield United Church building, which has stood since 1903. Recent foundation work in 2022 ensures this landmark endures.
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Registered Charitable Organization — Est. 1883
Preserving Heritage,
Honouring Memory
The Beaconsfield Church & Cemetery Committee is dedicated to the stewardship of one of Manitoba's treasured historic sites — a church built in 1903 and a cemetery dating back to 1883 that tell the story of Swan Lake's pioneer community.
What We Do
Serving Our Community & Heritage
For over a century, this site has been a gathering place, a resting place, and a reminder of the strength and faith of Manitoba's pioneer settlers.
Cemetery Stewardship
Our cemetery holds burials dating to 1883, including a WWI Military Monument dedicated in June 1921. We maintain these grounds with care and respect for those who rest here.
View CemeteryCommunity Legacy
We connect families, genealogists, and historians to the rich records of Swan Lake's pioneer settlers. Our committee welcomes all who wish to explore their roots or contribute to our mission.
About Us
1883
Earliest recorded burial
Our Story
Learn About Our Committee
A Place of Memory in the Heart of Manitoba
Nestled near the community of Swan Lake in the Municipality of Lorne, the Beaconsfield Church & Cemetery is one of rural Manitoba's most enduring heritage sites. The cemetery's earliest recorded burial dates to 1883 — well before the church building was erected in 1903.
Originally a Methodist church, it became the Beaconsfield United Church in 1925 following the great Canadian Church Union. Though regular services ended in 1955, the Beaconsfield Church & Cemetery Committee continues to ensure that this sacred ground is honoured and preserved for all time.
140+
Years of History
1903
Church Built
1921
WWI Monument
Our Site & Community
A glimpse into the beauty and history of the Beaconsfield Church & Cemetery grounds in Swan Lake, Manitoba.
Community
Upcoming Events & Activities
Join us at upcoming community events, clean-up days, and memorial observances at the Beaconsfield Church & Cemetery site.
May
17
Annual Spring Cemetery Clean-Up Day
Join volunteers each spring to clean and maintain the grounds of Beaconsfield Cemetery. All are welcome — bring gloves and rakes!
Nov
11
Remembrance Day Commemoration
An annual gathering at the WWI Military Monument on the church grounds to honour local service members who served Canada.
Aug
23
Annual Heritage Gathering
An informal community gathering at the Beaconsfield site — sharing stories, photos, and memories linked to the church, cemetery, and pioneer families of Swan Lake.