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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to Aurora Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 13, 2025 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony) at 12:00 PM, Wreaths Across America will be at Aurora 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 Aurora Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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Location Information
221 German Settlement Way
Aurora, WV 26705-8646, United States
Directions to Cemetery
Aurora Cemetery is located on the Aurora Pike at 221 German Settlement Way, Aurora, WV 26705.
You will see a white church (St Paul Lutheran Church). Turn into the church entrance and drive around the back of the church. Follow the road up the hill toward the cemetery.
Parking Instructions
There is minimal parking space a the church; however, be prepared to walk up the hill to the cemetery. It is not a long walk, but is uphill. There will be people giving rides on ATV vehicles if you would like a ride.
You may also try to park higher up in the cemetery area in the grassy parking space next to the cemetery road.
Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Aurora Cemetery.
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 by taking and placing just one at a time.
- 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 help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.
Local Groups Supporting Us
WV0108 - NSDAR, Cheat River Chapter
Welcome to WV0108 - NSDAR, Cheat River Chapter! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Aurora Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!
