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Memorial Day
Our pristine grounds and briskly waving flags showcase the beauty of Missoula City Cemetery during the Memorial Day weekend.
Decorations/Flowers |
Please review decoration and flower rules |
| May 9 | Flower beds are ready for planting after 5 p.m. |
| May 22 | Flower boxes are delivered and placed on graves |
| May 19 - June 1 | Flowers or decorations of any type are allowed on the grounds for Memorial holiday |
| June 2 | Grounds are cleared of all items except those in authorized beds, boxes, or vases |
Information |
May 24 - 26, 2025 |
| OFFICE: | Open for your assistance Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| GROUNDS: | Open daily from 8 a.m. - dusk |
| FLAGS: | On display on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| CEREMONY: | Honor Guard rifle salute at the Veteran Monument between noon and 3:30 p.m. |
- Will the cemetery be open over the Memorial Day weekend?
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Yes. The cemetery office is open to assist you from 8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday of the Memorial Day weekend. The cemetery grounds are open daily from 8 a.m. - dusk year round.
- Is water for flowers available on the grounds?
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Water is available at the faucets by the office. Please bring a container to carry your water to your grave. The large spigots on the grounds are available only if the irrigation is running in that section of the cemetery.
- What kind of decorations can I place on the grounds?
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Glass is always prohibited and will be removed. Please review decorations and flowers.
- What if my flowers are stolen?
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Theft is a crime. The cemetery is not responsible for vandalized, stolen, or damaged items. Please review decorations and flowers.
In remembrance
Helpful suggestions:
- Water is available in front of the cemetery office - bring containers to carry water to your interment site
- Come to the cemetery office if you need help locating an interment site
- Arrive early for the Honor Guard rifle salute