Address
111 Glenallen Street, Winchendon, MA 01475
Phone
Fax
(978) 297-4271
- This page, Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Winchendon, is offered by
- Executive Office of Veterans Services
Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Winchendon
Details
Overview
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts operates two veterans cemeteries, this one in Winchendon and another in Agawam.
Hours
Administration Office: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday – Friday Grounds Visitation: 7:00 AM – Dusk Sunday – Saturday
Parking
Free parking is available for services at the chapel and for visitors to the cemetery.
Facilities
- Visitor center with gravesite locator and bathrooms
- Chapel for services
Services
Committal Services are conducted in the chapel located on the grounds of MVMC by appointment only. There are no graveside services currently available. Cemetery policies, rules, and regulations (including floral) are available at the cemetery office.
Special ceremonies are held each Memorial Day (last Monday in May) and Veterans Day (November 11)
Restrictions
- No running, bicycling, or other recreation
- No pets except for service animals defined by the ADA as dogs that are trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.
- No alcoholic beverages or smoking, vaping, or drug use.
- No littering, picnicking or public gatherings of a partisan nature.
- Any form of sport or recreation, including jogging and bicycle riding, is prohibited.
- Firearms and explosives are strictly prohibited on cemetery grounds unless authorized by the cemetery to conduct military honors. Hunting is also prohibited on cemetery grounds.
