National Cremation Placement Day

When: October 17, 2026 from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home

Gathering Together in Remembrance on October 17

Some of the most meaningful moments of remembrance happen not alone, but together. This October, Arlington invites the community to a memorial service created for families who have a loved ones’ cremated remains at home.

This service offers a quiet, unhurried moment to pause, reflect, and remember, surrounded by others who understand.

WHAT: A community memorial service honoring loved ones whose cremated remains are at home with the family
WHEN: Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
WHERE: Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
RSVP: Please register below so we can reserve enough seating for you and your family

What to Expect

On Saturday, October 17 at 4:00 PM, Arlington will host a 45-minute memorial service open to the entire community. Together, we will take time to honor the lives and legacies of loved ones, not as individual families, but as a community bound by shared memories and care.

A meaningful 45-minute service of remembrance
A welcoming space to reflect alongside others in the community
An opportunity to honor a loved one in the company of people who understand

Here for You, Afterward and Beyond

Following the service, members of the Arlington team will be available to answer questions for any family who wishes to learn more about final placement and permanent memorialization. We simply want to be present for you.

Please RSVP

To help us prepare enough seating for everyone who would like to attend, please let us know you are coming and how many guests will be joining you by completing the registration form below this article.

You do not have to carry remembrance alone. We hope you will join us.

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