REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Sumter Wreaths Across America Page. Cemetery
On Dec. 17, 2022, Wreaths Across America will be at Sumter Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.
Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name below, and don't forget to click the "Invite" button to invite your friends and family to join you.
Thank you so much for supporting Sumter Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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In Memoriam
by Erick Nason Or Karin D. Nason for Herbert Puckett, Army, Honored by Sumter Cemetery
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In Memoriam
by Joe Hewett & Johnnie M. Hewett for John Townsend Stevens Jr., Air Force, Lt. Col, Honored by Sumter Cemetery
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Ceremony Details
Location Information
700 W Oakland Ave
Sumter, SC 29150, United States
Directions to Cemetery
The address of the Sumter Cemetery is 700 W. Oakland Ave., Sumter, SC 29150. Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site of the ceremony itself.
Parking Instructions
There is limited parking at this cemetery. Please DO NOT PARK directly in front of the cemetery on the road. Please use the designated cemetery parking roads. Arrive at least 15 minutes early as the ceremony will begin promptly at Noon.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Sumter Cemetery. 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:
- Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
- Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
- Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
- We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.
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 achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.