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Lexington Cemetery expands The Lexington Mausoleum to meet increased demand for cremation and memorialization
09/10/2009
In an effort to meet the growing demand for cremation and memorialization services in Central Kentucky, The Lexington Cemetery has broken ground on Phase III of the Lexington Mausoleum.
Lexington Cemetery conducts History Walk
08/13/2009
Lexington, KY-As The Lexington Cemetery observes the 160th anniversary of the act by the Kentucky General Assembly that was approved on February 5, 1848 to incorporate The Lexington Cemetery and authorize it to establish a rural, or garden, cemetery, it is appropriate for The Lexington Cemetery to invite the community to join its staff for a History Walk.
KDVA Deputy Commissioner Margaret Plattner, LCDR(Ret.) USN to deliver remarks at Memorial Day Observance at The Lexington Cemetery
05/19/2009
The last Monday in May is set aside to remember those men and women who died in military service to their country. Lexington's official observance ceremony will be held at The Lexington National Cemetery, located just inside the front gates of The Lexington Cemetery. The service, which begins at 11 a.m. on MON 26 MAY 2008, will feature remarks by Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Commissioner Margaret Plattner, LCDR(Ret.) USN, the presentation of colors, playing of "Taps," and a 21-gun salute. Participating will be the men and women of American Legion Man O' War Post No. 8 and its Ladies Auxiliary. The public is invited to join The Lexington Cemetery in remembering and saluting those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Lexington Cemetery conducts Guided Tree Walk
09/02/2008
Lexington, KY—With the arrival of fall comes the beautiful colors of trees. The colorful leaves can be found in abundance at The Lexington Cemetery. Before all the leaves have fallen, then cleared away for mulching, The Lexington Cemetery invites the community to join its horticulturist, Miles Penn, and other tree experts for a Guided Tree Walk, 9 a.m. Saturday, October 4, 2008.
Lexington Cemetery conducts History Walk
08/24/2007
The Lexington Cemetery invites the community to join them and Kentucky Historian Ronald Bryant for a History Walk of its grounds on Saturday September 8, 2007 at 10 a.m. beginning at the Henry Clay Monument.
MG Charles E. Gorton to deliver remarks
at Memorial Day Observance at The Lexington Cemetery
05/23/2007
The last Monday in May is set aside to remember those men and women who died in military service to their country. Lexington's official observance ceremony will be held at The Lexington National Cemetery, located just inside the front gates of The Lexington Cemetery. The service, which begins at 11 a.m. on MON 28 MAY 2007, will feature remarks by MG Charles Gorton USAR,
Lexington Cemetery hosts Easter Sunrise Services
03/09/2007
Lexington, KY-Four local churches and the Salvation Army have conducted Easter Sunrise Services at The Lexington Cemetery for more than a decade.
VFW Post 680 Ladies Auxiliary to honor veterans
by laying wreaths in The Lexington National Cemetery
12/12/2006
2006 will mark the 15th anniversary of holiday wreaths being sent from the State of Maine to Arlington National Cemetery. Every year the staff at Worcester Wreath Company makes and decorates wreaths that adorn more than 5000 headstones of our Nation’s fallen heroes - in what has become an annual event coordinated with the Cemetery Administration and the Maine State Society.
