Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America event at Maryland Cheltenham Veterans 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 event:

• Registration is requested via the Wreaths across America MDCHVC page.
• Everyone is encouraged to sponsor a $17 wreath to lay, we are not 100% covered.
• Sponsored "Grave Specific" purchased wreaths requires a family or friend to lay the wreath Saturday 9-11am.
• General Wreath laying will immediately follow the Wreath Dedication Ceremony at 12 noon, this ceremony will be held at the Columbariums near Section H.
• Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
• Wreaths are laid every 3rd gravestone.
• Wreaths are placed underneath the gravestone, Red bow at the 12 o'clock position.
• "SAY THEIR NAME" 
• 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.  All empty cardboard boxes must be brought to the cemetery roads so they can be properly disposed of before 3 pm.   Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.
• Please ride-share as parking is limited.
  

The most importantly remember we are here to honor and remember our loved ones, our heroes, the veterans passed. Thank you for helping Wreaths across America achieve our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.