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

Welcome to the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement 10:15AM Grave Specific 11:00am placement of all wreaths), Wreaths Across America will be at Western Carolina State Veterans 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 Western Carolina State Veterans 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.

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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.

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In Honor Of for Even Berry, United States Military, Honored by Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery

May your soul rest in eternal peace. Your service lives on in our gratitude.

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Location Information

NCWCBM - Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery
962 Old US Hwy 70
Black Mountain, NC 28711, United States
Veteran Graves: 6,200
Coverage Goal: 6,200
Wreaths So Far: 46
Ceremony On: December 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Ceremony At: 
Wreath Placement: 10:15AM Grave Specific 11:00am placement of all wreaths
Grave Specific Placement: December 19, 2026 at 10:15 AM, Grave Specific Wreath Laying will begin at 10:15am starting with wreaths purchased by family members followed by all other grave specific wreaths .

Location Coordinator: Gary Aiken, Penny Morgan
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

The upper parking lot will be designated for Handicapped Parking. Other parking should be on one side of the drive, on the shoulder. Please do not block the driveway.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Black Mountain.


Here are some things you will need to know:

  • Volunteers should arrive at the cemetery by 10:00 AM
  • Briefing will be at 10:10 AM
  • Wreath laying will begin at 10:15 AM for grave specific wreaths followed by all other wreaths at 11:00am
  • Ceremony will be at Noon


Local Groups Supporting Us

Ferguson

Welcome to Ferguson! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Wreaths Across America 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!

NC0010 - STAR

Welcome to Star! Our Sponsorship Group is proud to support Western Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible.  Please  click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!

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