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3,144 Wreaths Sponsored
114.9% Over Our Goal!
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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to the Somerset Cemeteries Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 17th, 2022 Volunteers will be helping Somerset Cemeteries to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes.

Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you.

Thank you so much for supporting the Somerset Cemeteries and Wreaths Across America!

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Location Information

MASSCS - Somerset Cemeteries
Slade Ferry Park
Slade Ferry Ave/Riverside Ave
Somerset, MA 02726, United States
Click here for the Somerset Cemeteries Page
Veteran Graves: 1,463
Coverage Goal: 1,463
Wreaths So Far: 8,075
Ceremony On: December 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Ceremony At: 
Wreath Placement: Immediately Following Ceremony

Location Coordinator: George Andes, Dave Aubry

Directions to Cemetery

St. Patrick's Cemetery on County Street, Somerset MA.

Palmer Cemetery on Palmer St, Somerset MA,

Gibbs Cemetery on Buffington St, Somerset MA 

Nathan Slade Cemetery on Prospect St, Somerset MA

Parking Instructions

There is plenty of parking at the cemeteries, Please ensure when pulling into the Cemeteries, you drive in as far as possible and keep the the right so others can pass, especially families of the interred. 

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Somerset Cemeteries. 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 will be laying wreaths at 5 cemeteries this year so please check with the location coordinator after the ceremony to see where your help is most needed.

  • 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.

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MASSCS - Somerset Cemeteries

Welcome to MASSCS - Somerset Cemeteries and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 13, 2025 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony). Please click "View" to learn more about our effort or to volunteer to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.