Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to participate in our Wreath Across America ceremony at Mendenhall Cemetery on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.

Here are some things to remember about the ceremony and wreath-laying:

• Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
• The ceremony will take place rain or shine.
• After the ceremony, please look for the wreath staging area and the "Grave Specific" table behind the ceremony site where you can pick-up your sponsored wreath(s) that you will lay on your loved one's grave in the cemetery. 
• If you are picking up a wreath(s) to be placed in another cemetery, please proceed to the "Pick-Up" table in the wreath staging area for your wreath(s).
• If you are volunteering to lay wreaths in Mendenhall Cemetery, please report to the "Volunteer" table and wait for a section assignment, grave list, and wreaths from a location coordinator.
• Please wear gloves to protect your hands from branches and sap that may be on wreaths.
• Please follow the location coordinator's instructions on where to place wreaths on graves, as well as "how" they should be placed.
• We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up after the event. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.
• Your photos of the event and wreath-laying are encouraged and appreciated.  Please feel free to post on the cemetery's Facebook page, "Mendenhall Cemetery".  Please remember to put the names of family members/volunteers in your photo captions.

The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for helping Wreaths Across America and Mendenhall Cemetery achieve our mission to remember, honor, and teach.