REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Wreaths Across America - North Huntingdon Area Cemeteries Page
On December 17, 2022, Wreaths Across America will be at Union, Immaculate Conception, Long Run and Penn Lincoln Cemeteries 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 Wreaths Across America-North Huntingdon Area Cemeteries, Union, Immaculate Conception, Penn Lincoln and Long Run. "Be An American Worth Fighting For" to fulfill the mission.
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Ceremony Details
Location Information
431 Bridge St
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
Directions to Cemetery
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
The cemetery roads will not be available for parking. Please park at the side streets. Please observe the parking signs and do not block driveways. Please carpool.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America North Huntingdon. Ceremony will begin at 12:00 pm at the staging area in Union Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer by coming to the check in tent!
DRESS FOR THE WEATHER.
NO PUBLIC RESTROOMS
NO DRONES.
UPON ARRIVAL, PLEASE GO TO THE CHECK IN TENT. YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR AREA WITHIN THE CEMETERIES TO LAY WREATHS.
NO PARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE CEMETERIES.
** Students need to be accompanied by an adult at all times. Our goal is for this to be a respectful remembrance of each and every veteran
Direction how to place a wreath – Please start with 1-2 wreaths so everyone has an opportunity to place a wreath.
* Say the veteran’s name
* Thank the veteran for their service
* Pause for a moment of silence
* Place the wreath with the red bow at the top
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 help Wreaths achieve our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.