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News featuring Sacramento Memorial Lawn, our community involvement, and our talented staff members.

Sacred Spaces
Stockton Boulevard Partnership

Along Stockton Boulevard, two notable cemeteries provide a final resting place for community members. They are graced by gardens, memorials and artwork. The ceremonies performed are varied and culturally diverse—some somber, others celebratory and festive. They offer solace, tell a history, keep memories alive, are good for the environment, and provide sacred space for all to enjoy. READ MORE


Sacramento commemorates somber memorial for 9/11 victims
Dana Griffin, KCRA CHANNEL 3
11:03 PM PDT Sep 11, 2017

Sacramento residents came together to remember those lost on 9/11 at the Sacramento Memorial Lawn. WATCH VIDEO


Sacramento-area events honor victims of 9/11
KCRA CHANNEL 3
8:34 AM Sept. 11, 2017

At 6 p.m. the public is invited to an event at the Sacramento Memorial Lawn where guest speakers will hold a ceremony remembering the tragedy. READ MORE


Paying Tribute With Flag Display
GoodDay Sacramento, CBS
Sept. 9, 2017

In remembrance of Sept. 11, 2001, Sacramento Community Outreach will present the Never Forget Tribute, which features a 3,000-piece American flag display and a special exhibit of artwork by local students. WATCH VIDEO


Never Forget Tribute and Youth Art Exhibit
Sacramento Magazine
Sept. 1, 2017

Sacramento area residents and organizations are invited to participate in the installation of the 3,000-piece Never Forget Flag Display at 8:30 AM on Saturday, September 9th, 2017 at Sacramento Memorial Lawn. READ MORE


Father's Day Rose Ceremony Remembrance
GoodDay Sacramento, CBS
Sunday, June 18, 2017

We’re finding out about the Father's Day Rose Ceremony Remembrance, a program that supports those who have experienced a loss. WATCH VIDEO


Mother's Day Memorial Butterfly Release
GoodDay Sacramento, CBS
Sunday, May 14, 2017

Sacramento Community Outreach, a program of Sacramento Memorial Lawn, will host the annual Mother's Day Memorial Butterfly Release to remember and honor loved mothers. WATCH VIDEO