Community Events
District Community Events
Each year the District hosts several community events that are held on the cemetery grounds. Coordination of these events is handled by District or Cemetery staff members. If you are interested in participating in any of these events or want additional information, please contact Mary Funk, District Secretary at (949) 951-9102, extension 110.
Please note: As we begin to ermerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, all upcoming events listed below are tentative only. As we continue to monitor State and County COVID-19 guidelines, more information will be available as the event dates draw closer.
MAY
Virtual Memorial Day Observance - Monday, May 31, 2021
MEMORIAL DAY VIRTUAL TRIBUTE 2021 (click here)
2021 Virtual Memorial Day Program - The Orange County Cemetery District is proud to present the 2021 Memorial Day Tribute Program. Beginning Friday, May 28, 2021, you may click on the link above to open a compilation video produced by the Orange County Cemetery District. We thank all of the participants who sent in their recorded messages or songs. We look forward to gathering next year in person for the 2022 Memorial Day Program at each of our cemeteries.
NOVEMBER
Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) - Tuesday, November 2, 2021
We are hopeful that we can gather in person for festivities at Anaheim Cemetery and Santa Ana Cemetery. As the the event draws closer we will post more information as it is confirmed.
Veterans Day Observance - Thursday, November 11, 2021
This event at El Toro Memorial Park is scheduled to take place at 11:00 a.m. Again, as we monitor COVID-19 guidelines, we will post additional information here as the event is confirmed.
DECEMBER
Angel Of Hope Candlelight Vigil - Monday, December 6, 2021
Located at El Toro Memorial Park, the Angel of Hope monument is a place for grieving parents to gather who have lost a child of any age, for any reason. Every December 6th, families gather for a candlelight vigil. The program features special guest speakers, poetic readings, and special music. Perhaps the most anticipated moment of the program comes when families are invited to speak their child's name and place white flowers at the base of the Angel of Hope Statue.
For more information, contact Lisa Popper at (714) 658-0797. To view lthe event flyer please clikc on the link below.
PDF link to El Toro Memorial Park - Angel of Hope Candlelight Vigil information
Wreaths Across America - Saturday, December 18, 2021
- El Toro Memorial Park
Thanks to American Heritage Girls Troop 356, El Toro Memorial Park is now included in the annual efforts of the nonprofit group, Wreaths Across America. to place beautiful, fresh holiday wreaths on the graves on U.S. Veterans across the nation. On Saturday morning, December 18th at 9 am the Troop will conduct a wreath ceremony where wreaths are presented in honor of each branch of the armed servcies. The ceremony is conducted and organized entirely by girls in the Troop.
After the ceremony, volunteers who wish to help lay wreaths at El Toro Memorial Park may come to the grounds starting at approximately 9:30 a.m. while wreath supplies last. Wreaths will be positioned at various stations throughout the cemetery. All volunteers should wear protective face coverings and maintain a six-foot social distance. For more information on how to sponsor wreaths please call El Toro Memorial Park at (949) 951-8244.
To sponsor a wreath to be placed on the grave of a veteran follow these instructions:
1. Visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org
2. Scroll down until you see the red box labeled "Find a Specific Location". Click on that box.
3. Type El Toro Memorial Park in the search field and select El Toro when that option populates.
4. Click on the red "View" Tab.
Wreaths cost $15.00 each. Please be advised that wreath placements cannot be assigned to specific gravesites and are placed randomly on veteran graves. Wreaths ordered are delivered to the cemetery prior to the wreath placement ceremony in December.
Wreaths Across America - Saturday, December 18, 2021
- Santa Ana Cemetery
Thanks to the generous support of the Orange Coast Elks District, this is the second year that Santa Ana Cemetery will participate with Wreaths Across America.
The Elks will hold a wreath presentation ceremony at Santa Ana Cemetery on Saturday, December 18, 2021. (Time of the event is still to be determined.)
After the ceremony, volunteers who wish to help lay wreaths at Santa Ana Cemetery may come to the park to place wreaths until the supply of wreaths are gone. Wreaths will be positioned at various stations throughout the cemetery. All volunteers should wear protective face coverings and maintain a six-foot social distance from others.
To sponsor a wreath to be placed on the grave of a veteran follow these instructions:
1. Visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org
2. Scroll down until you see the red box labeled "Find a Specific Location". Click on that box.
3. Type Santa Ana Cemetery in the search field and select Santa Ana Cemetery when that option populates.
4. Click on the red "View" Tab.
Wreaths cost $15.00 each. Please be advised that wreath placements cannot be assigned to specific gravesites and are placed randomly on veteran graves. Wreaths ordered are delivered to the cemetery prior to the wreath placement ceremony in December.
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