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

Welcome to the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery Higginsville's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 13th, 2025 at 11:00am, Wreaths Across America will be at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery Higginsville 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 Missouri State Veterans Cemetery Higginsville 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.

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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.

Karen Worcester's November Message

More than 700 new locations will participate on December 13!

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In Memory Of for Dawn Pratt, Military Spouse or Family, Passed On 09/05/21, Honored by Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at Higginsville

Remembering Dawn Pratt. Blue Springs Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution

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In Memory Of for Robert Benjamin Soukup, United States Military, Born 04/08/19, Passed On 11/30/11, Honored by Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at Higginsville

Bob was my big brother who was a meteorologist during WWII and was predicting the weather for D-Day. He also flew on reconnaissance flights during the invasion.

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Location Information

MOSVCH - Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at Higginsville
20109 Business Highway 13
Higginsville, MO 64037, United States
Veteran Graves: 4,500
Coverage Goal: 4,500
Wreaths So Far: 5,180
Ceremony On: December 13, 2025 at 11:00 am
Ceremony At: 
Wreath Placement: Grave Specific beginning at 10:15am. Volunteers Immediately following ceremony

Location Coordinator: David Meyer, Charlie Guthriw
Contact Location: 

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 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 {{Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO}}. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself. Please note that this year, family and other loved ones may place wreaths from 10:15am until 10:45am before the 11:00am ceremony if they wish to do so. 

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

MO0083 - Wood & Huston Bank

Welcome to MO0083 - Wood & Huston Bank! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at Higginsville 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!

KS0050P - Team Fidelis

Welcome to KS0050P - Team Fidelis! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support 7 locations 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!

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