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The Edmonds Cemetery and Columbarium Board cordially invites the community to attend the 2026 Annual Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Edmonds Memorial Cemetery. This longstanding community tradition honors the service and sacrifice of veterans while bringing together residents, families, and visitors for one of Edmonds’ most meaningful annual gatherings.
Held rain or shine, the approximately one-hour program takes place at Edmonds Memorial Cemetery, located at the intersection of 100th Ave. W and 15th St. SW, one block north of the Westgate QFC.
This year’s observance will feature remarks from Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen, along with moving presentations from Sonja Bateman, who lived as a child in Nazi-occupied Denmark during World War II, and James Keefe, author of Two Gold Coins and a Prayer, which recounts the story of his father being shot down over the Nazi-occupied Netherlands during WWII.
For generations, the Edmonds Memorial Day Observance has been a well-planned and deeply respected tradition in the community. Each year, residents gather to reflect, remember, and pay tribute to the men and women who served our nation. The Edmonds Memorial Cemetery, placed on the Washington State Register of Historic Places in 1972, is the resting place of 625 veterans. In honor of Memorial Day, every veteran’s grave will be marked with a United States flag.
Street parking is available along 100th Avenue West and 15th Avenue. Parking inside the cemetery is limited to vehicles displaying ADA permits. Limited seating will be available, and guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs.
Visitors are also invited to walk