REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 17, 2022 at 12:00 P.M., Evergreen Memorial Cemetery will be helping Evergreen Memorial Cemetery 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 Evergreen Memorial Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
Sponsor Wreaths
Volunteer
What's Your Why? Volunteer Spotlight on David Melville Russen Jr.
“I like to say we dress the memorial in preparation for the convoy visit and ceremony,”...
What's Your Why? Volunteer Spotlight on Morgan Reid
Morgan admits getting wreath sponsorships is the easy part of the effort, but the logistics of getting those wreaths to Cuba in good shape and on time for Wreath Day is the challenge....
In Memoriam
by Kenneth browning for Homer Litz, Army, Honored by Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
In Memoriam
by Kenneth browning for Homer Litz, Army, Honored by Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
Ceremony Details
Location Information
302 East Miller Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
Click here for the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery Page
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
There is a small parking lot next to our Mausoleum. Take the first right after passing through the entrance to the cemetery, drive past the mausoleum and the parking lot is next on the right. If this lot is full, Cemetery Staff will be at the entrance providing directions for parking.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Evergreen Memorial 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.