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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Cedar Grove Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Cedar Grove 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 Cedar Grove Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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In Memoriam
by Maria C. for James Craig, Navy, Honored by Cedar Grove Cemetery
We love you. You’ll remain in our hearts always and forever
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In Memoriam
by Sylvia G Ryder for Earl P Wilkins, Honored by Cedar Grove Cemetery
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Location Information
301 Fort Lane
Portsmouth, VA 23704, United States
Directions to Cemetery
Please do not attempt to drive into the cemetery through either gate. For the safety of attendees and access for emergency vehicles, there will be no access for any vehicle, unless by permission, and absolutely necessary to drop off an attendee. Vehicles will not be allowed to park in the cemetery.
Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. There are only two pedestrian entrances. There is parking outside the wall along Fort Lane (west side of the cemetery) and parking outside the south wall can be found behind Churches Chicken and Hardees on London Blvd, near the south gate entrance (where you might find adequate parking).
Parking Instructions
There is parking on Fort Lane and sometimes there are spots available in the Churchs and Hardees restaurant parking lots. The single lane drive is for foot traffic only. There is no parking in the Cemetery and no cars will be permitted to enter. Please do not drive into the Cemetery.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Cedar Grove 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
VA0790 - Freedom's Cadence
Welcome to VA0790 - Freedom's Cadence! Our Sponsorship Group is proud to support 3 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 for supporting Cadence in her fundraising efforts!
VA0769P - Exchange Club of Suffolk
Welcome to VA0769P - Exchange Club of Suffolk! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Cedar Grove 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!
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