Rose Hills Memorial Day Tribute in Whittier 

May 25, 2026, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary SkyRose Chapel
3888 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601
Free,  rosehills.com/ discover-rose-hills/ rose-hills-mortuary

Unforgettable Memorial Day Tribute

Rose Hills Memorial Park, the largest cemetery in North America, hosts a special exhibit honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States Armed Forces three military branches: Army, Marines, and Navy. The exhibit includes:

• Military exhibits spanning from the Civil War to present day
• Authentic uniforms, weaponry, and memorabilia
• WWII military ambulances & Jeep vehicles
• Vintage aircraft flyover

Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary invites the community to attend its 104th Annual Memorial Day Observance. At 11 a.m. family activities launch the day.

Around 11 a.m. a solemn tribute honors the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. The event includes a dynamic keynote speaker you won't want to miss.

The event also includes performances by the L.A. County Sheriff's Band and Honor Guard,

Rose Hills' landmark Skyrose Chapel, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright protege Architect E. Fay Jones, features a soaring 70-foot clear cathedral ceiling with dramatic views of downtown Los Angeles. 

The entire complex founded in 1914 as an 18-acre cemetery on part of the historic Rancho Paso de Bartolo land grant. It has grown to include a care center, staterooms, a witness crematorium and more than 700 team members who speak nearly two dozen languages, serving California's diverse cultures and their needs.

City of Whittier Memorial Day Ceremony

Honoring the Fallen, May 25, 2026, 9-10 a.m.

City Hall
13230 Penn Street
Whittier, CA
Free, cityofwhittier.org

Public is invited to share in this tribute event which includes speeches, music and ceremonial flags and wreaths.

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