2025 Memorial Day Service of Remembrance

The Dedham Veteran’s Department cordially invites you to attend the Annual Memorial Day Ceremony.  A Memorial Day Mass, honoring and remembering all veterans will be held at 9:00 AM at St. Mary's Church in Dedham, MA.

After Mass, a wreath laying ceremony will be held at the Brookdale Cemetery, 86 Brookdale Ave, Dedham, followed by a luncheon at the VFW Post 2017 on Eastern Ave in Dedham. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 

The Town of Dedham Veterans Services Department is seeking volunteers to help place flags at the Brookdale Cemetery on Saturday, May 17, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. (rain date of May 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.) for the upcoming Memorial Day Ceremony.

All are welcome to participate and those interested are asked to meet at the Brookdale Cemetery entrance. Veterans Services Officer Joe Hamilton will be onsite to help place the flags, coordinate the volunteer efforts, provide instructions, and pass out supplies. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to help the Town of Dedham prepare for this upcoming day of remembrance. Students seeking community service hours are encouraged to participate.