Wreaths Across America
Garden of Memories Oxford
Autumn Woods Memorial Park
Cemeteries are required to apply for the privilege of participating in Wreaths Across America’s annual event. In order to be selected, cemeteries must be able to show that they go above and beyond to serve the veterans in their community.
Garden of Memories Oxford and Autumn Wood Memorial Park provides discounted burial plots for veterans of all branches of the U.S. military. It also provides discounted plots for immediate family members of veterans, as well as discounts on pre-planned burial services.
This annual event is one of the ways Wreaths Across America works to accomplish its mission of remembering, honoring and teaching. The organization offers learning tools, interactive media projects, and opportunities for youth groups to participate in the events.
On Dec. 14 2019, Garden of Memories Oxford, along with 1,600 other memorial sites across the country, held a ceremony to lay wreaths dedicated to each branch of the military. The ceremony began at 11 a.m. with opening remarks. After these sentiments, the group placed wreaths on the graves of each veteran laid to rest in the cemetery. Troops from the local service unit of Girl Scouts Heart of the South performed a flag retiring ceremony as a part of the event.
