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  • Why do we take flowers to the cemetery on Memorial Day weekend?

    Holly Allen|Jun 11, 2014

    My answers to this question is the same as why I take flowers to the cemetery anytime: To show respect to a loved one that has passed away (not limited to family members). Memorial Day was designated to show respect for those that have served our country “Veterans.” But it is a good day to give flowers to all friends and loved ones that have passed. Many of us take flowers more than once a year. I don’t like the term “graves,” but some spots at cemeteries have flowers of some kind year round. Each cemetery has it’s own rules. Often times the c...