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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to the The Benton Cemetery 's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at The Benton 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 The Benton Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!

Sponsor Wreaths

Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

Volunteer

Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

Invite

Click here to spread the word encourage your friends to sponsor, volunteer or keep up with our news.

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Personal Message
by Misty Rosas

We love you Great Papa, thank you for your service and sacrifices. We miss you! Love, Misty, Chase, Casey, Lyran, Samantha, Aubriana, and Roman.

Location Information

KSBENC - The Benton Cemetery
SW 20th St.
Benton, KS 67017, United States

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December 14, 2024 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Robin Couey, Megan Couey

Directions to Cemetery

The address for the cemetery is officially SW 20th Street, Benton, Butler, Kansas which is pretty vague. Benton is east of Andover Road off of 254 highway. Coming from 254 you turn into Benton and then at the big church turn left onto 20th street. The cemetery is just over a mile east of the town on 20th street. 

Parking Instructions

There is plenty of parking at this cemetery, so feel free to park in any available spot.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at The Benton 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 help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.

Local Groups Supporting Us

KS0094 - Friends of The Benton Cemetery

Welcome to KS0094 - Friends of The Benton Cemetery! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support The Benton 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!

Kansas

Welcome to Kansas! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Andover 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!