Annual Events

Memorial Day Observation: Monday, May 31, 2010
The Mesa Cemetery hosts a Memorial Day observation each year. Beginning at 10 a.m., Mesa Cemetery staff is available from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. to hand out flags, help visitors locate gravesites, and provide general assistance.

Royal Air Force Veterans Memorial
Service begins at 10:45 am
A special memorial service for the 24 British R.A.F. and American fighter pilot trainees who died in training at Mesa's Falcon Field during World War II is held annually at the Cemetery near Veterans Day.

This ceremony is sponsored by the Lion & Unicorn Chapter of the Daughters of the British Empire in the U.S.A.  Over the past four decades, this annual service has developed into a significant and poignant event. In 1997, it was attended by Sir Angus Ogilvy, husband of Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandria, as well as British Consul-General Merrick Baker-Bates.
 

Annual Holiday Wreath Fundraiser
The Mesa Cemetery provides the opportunity to recognize loved ones with a decorative fir holiday wreath.  The $40 fee includes the wreath, easel, placement on grave, and removal after the holidays. Checks can be made payable to City of Mesa.  Deadline to order wreaths is November 3rd.  Wreaths will be placed on the graves within the first two weeks of December.
Wreath Order Form
 

Holiday Flag Events
The Boy Scouts of America, Troop #773, are going to set up flags in the cemetery on each of the following holidays:  Presidents Day, Flag Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, September 11th, and Veterans Day.

The flags will be set up near sunrise and taken down near sunset.  The Boy Scouts will prepare a site next to the grave to display your flag.  A suggested annual donation of $40 to the troop will help to cover the costs for the flags and add to their camp fund, allowing the boys to attend summer camp and take part in other scouting activities.  To order your flag, or for more information please contact:  Jonathon Crosby at (480) 390-4536.
 

Decoration Removal
An extensive holiday decoration removal begins January 15, June 15 and two weeks after Easter.  Throughout the year, Cemetery staff reserve the right to remove decorations at any time that are deemed unsightly, weathered or that interfere with grounds maintenance.