Elmwood - St. Joseph Cemetery - Mason City

03/19/2026

On a frozen, snowy morning in December 2025, our cemetery slowed down during a busy Holiday season to honor veterans. Despite the freezing conditions, over 100 volunteers placed over 800 fresh wreaths on the gravesites of veterans. Grateful to our veterans and our volunteers.

12/17/2025

Nice article with photos from Globe Gazette on the Wreaths Across America program last weekend.

The annual event was recognized by Mayor Bill Schickel in a proclamation.

12/13/2025

Grateful to the over 100 volunteers who came out this morning bear sub-zero temperatures to honor 800 veterans with a fresh wreath and a moment of remembrance.

12/02/2025

Fundraiser this evening at Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe in Mason City for Wreaths Across America 2025 - Elmwood - St. Joseph Cemetery. Enjoy some tasty food for a great cause!

09/24/2025

Last December, we hosted Wreaths Across America, honoring over 1,300 veterans with a fresh Christmas wreath in the cemetery. Due to the overwhelming support, we are continuing the program, held on December 13th. To purchase a wreath or learn more about volunteering, please stop by the cemetery office.

05/14/2025

Thank you to the students and staff of the North Iowa Christian School to honor veterans by placing over 1,000 American flags on the gravesites of veterans.

01/28/2025

This past December, 150 volunteers came to the cemetery on an icy Saturday morning to honor veterans by placing over 1,300 fresh wreaths on gravesites. Thank you to all who participated, donated, and volunteered to make this first year an overwhelming success.

12/17/2024

Wonderful article highlighting the Wreaths Across America event we hosted last weekend. Thank you to all who attended this worthy event, during a busy season.

Members of the All Vets Center VFW Post #733 Honor Guard started the ceremony. Paisley Anderson, 8, is a third grader at North Iowa Christian School. She was chosen to sing

09/27/2024

Low Ticket Alert - We are sold out of our 4pm history walk tickets, and only 15 tickets left for both the 1pm and 2:30pm history walk times. We will have those limited tickets available prior to the event, until sold out.

At Elmwood - St. Joseph Cemetery, we are committed to providing a beautiful setting where people can celebrate life and history.

09/16/2024

A recent study found that over 50% of all cremations that have occurred in recent memory have not been properly placed or buried. Our upcoming Scattering Day on October 5th provides an honorable, cost-effective option to scatter loved ones' cremains in our beautiful scattering garden near the pond.

09/04/2024

Enjoy local history? Join us for the upcoming History Walk, featuring stories of veterans and their lives after service. Tickets available now at both Hy-Vee Locations and the cemetery office.