Wreaths Across America – Rhode Island Funeral Home Director’s Association

This year’s Annual Wreaths Across America State House Ceremony will take place on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the RI State House.

The 2023 RI Wreaths Across America Ceremony included the Gold Star Families, Governor Daniel McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, Secretary of State Gregg Amore, Representatives from House Veterans Affairs, Officers of the RIFDA: Maria King President, Nicole Heywood, President-Elect and Anthony Nardolillo, vice President, Major General Christopher Callahan, Kasim Yarn, Director, RI Veterans Affairs and Guests from Ponagansett HS, and Goff Middle School.

The Wreaths Across America’s ceremony begins a week-long series of events designed to raise awareness and appreciation for the sacrifices of our nation’s veterans and their families.

The ceremony takes place in most of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. and have a particular focus on family during the holidays.

Volunteers conduct the State House ceremonies each year in their respective state capitals. Dignitaries and special guests are invited to speak in honor of our veterans and active military.

These wreath-laying ceremonies are nonpolitical.