Orange County Cemetery District

Anaheim Memorial Ceremony

May 26, 2025, 11 a.m.

Anaheim Cemetery
1400 E. Sycamore St.
Anaheim, 92805
The public is invited to all functions. 
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Anaheim  program takes place in front of the historic Community Mausoleum. The program is coordinated by American Legion Post 72 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3173. The event includes a flag ceremony, special guest speakers, wreath presentations, and more. Following the program, VFW Post 3173 hosts a lunch reception at their Post. 

Every Memorial Day each District cemetery holds a Memorial Day program. The programs at El Toro Memorial Park and Anaheim Cemetery both begin at 11 a.m. The events are free and the public is encouraged to attend. Events will take place rain or shine. 
 

Santa Ana Cemetery Memorial

Monday, May 26, 2025, 10-11:30 a.m.

"Lest We Forget"

Old Santa Ana Cemetery
1919 E Santa Clara Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
The public is invited, occemeterydistrict.com

Memorial Day programs have been staged at this site since 1881. Volunteers are appreciated for the flag placement event at Santa Ana Cemetery on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 8 a.m. to ensure every Veteran grave is honored with a U.S. flag.

Santa Ana program takes place in front of the Soldiers' Monument at the main gate on Santa Clara Ave. The inspiring program typically includes: 

Keynote Speaker
Presentation of the Colors
pageantry of the Parade of Flags
special patriotic music
Cannon Salutes by Cooper’s Battery
P.O.W./M.I.A Vacant Chair Dedication
poetic readings
special guest speakers.

El Toro Memorial Day Program

May 26, 2025, 11 a.m.

El Toro Memorial Park
25751 Trabuco Rd.,
Lake Forest, CA
The public is invited, occemeterydistrict.com

The program at El Toro Memorial Park

• Featured Speaker USMC Veteran & Lake Forest Mayor, Doug Cirbo
• World War I Historical Display
• Wreath Laying Presentation
• Honor Guard Firing Salute
• Music 
• Amazing Grace by Bagpiper
• Taps by bugler
• Prelude and Postlude Music

Organized by El Toro Memorial Park Program Committee 

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.