Honor heroes together this Memorial Day
Create an annual tradition to remember and thank our heroes.
You will give your community the opportunity to place roses at veterans’ gravesites at your local cemetery.
Memorial Day Flowers Retail Program
Invite your community to your branch/store to receive a complimentary rose to give to a veteran or place on a headstone during Memorial Day weekend. Conversely, you can hand them out at your local cemetery, or ask your associates to perform the Memorial Day Flower Tribute.
The Memorial Day Flowers Foundation will send a box of 125 roses by FedEx/UPS directly to your store on the Thursday or Friday before Memorial Day weekend.
Printable artwork for official banners and personalizable flyers is included with every order.
For every box ordered through this program, 50 flowers will be given to visitors at Arlington National Cemetery over Memorial Day weekend.
The Memorial Day Flowers Foundation will send a box of 125 roses by FedEx/UPS directly to your store on the Thursday or Friday before Memorial Day weekend.
A large MDFF banner and 125 handouts/flyers will be sent separately to your store.
For every box ordered through this program, 50 flowers will be given to visitors at Arlington National Cemetery over Memorial Day weekend.
250,000 flowers were placed at Arlington National Cemetery in 2024
Strengthen Local Bonds
Position your business as a community leader by facilitating a meaningful patriotic tradition. This program creates genuine emotional moments between your store and customers as they participate in honoring veterans. These connections transcend typical retail relationships and establish your business as an integral part of local traditions that families look forward to year after year
Drive customer visits
Bring customers into your store during the holiday weekend with a purpose beyond shopping. The rose giveaway creates a compelling reason to visit, introducing new customers to your business while deepening relationships with existing ones. As customers return to share their stories and photos, you create ongoing engagement that extends well beyond the holiday.
Be part of a movement
Join retailers across the country in a coordinated tribute that honors service and sacrifice. Your local efforts directly support the placement of bouquets for Gold Star Families at Arlington National Cemetery. Every box ordered sponsors a bouquet for a visiting family over Memorial Day weekend, connecting your local community to a powerful national movement of remembrance.
Simple to Implement, Powerful Impact
01
ORDER
Place your order by May 12, 2026
02
FOLLOW UP
Thank participants and showcase community impact
03
SHARE
Encourage customers to share their tribute experiences
04
RECEIVE
Your box of roses arrives Thursday or Friday before Memorial Day
05
PROMOTE
Announce your participation through your social media and in-store signage
06
DISTRIBUTE
Hand out roses to customers on Memorial Day weekend
Everything you need for a successful flower tribute
125 with flower food sachets and flower care instructions
Artwork for small “Memorial Day Flowers Foundation” window sticker
Editable flyer to add your store name and logo before printing.
Retailers making a difference
LINDA MILLISYS
TD Bank Employee
Nyberg’s Ace Sioux Falls
SD Advertising/DR Director
Common questions about the program
When farms pack the flowers, they try to maximize the number of stems per box. This means that there are two layers of rose heads, one on top of the other. Be sure to count the number of stems, that will tell you how many flowers you have per bunch.
Call us for a refund or to send you another box with overnight shipping.
It’s a breeze! Just jump online to [link], select your box, and we’ll zip it right to your store. Super quick and easy!
Absolutely! Get creative! Use the roses for a stunning display, hand them out to customers—show off your patriotic spirit and make it your own!
It’s a beautiful tribute! When you join, we’ll place a gorgeous bouquet at Arlington National Cemetery in your business’s name. It’s a powerful way to honor those who served, and you’ll be proud to share that with your community!
Great question! Order whenever works best for you – we’ll make sure your flowers ship out in time to arrive for Memorial Day weekend. We’ll send a confirmation with all the shipping details! (For guaranteed delivery before the holiday, please place your order by Sunday, May 10th, 2026. These orders will arrive Thursday, May 21nd or Friday, May 22nd, 2026.)”
You’re getting a fantastic kit! Your Retail Box includes 125 vibrant Ecuadorian roses with flower food sachets and care instructions, an official printable Memorial Day banner, customizable handouts, eye-catching window stickers, and flower food sachets! Everything you need to create a meaningful tribute.
It’s an incredible triple win! You’ll bring purpose-driven foot traffic to your store during a holiday weekend, create emotional connections with customers that last beyond the holiday, and position your business as a community leader that honors service and sacrifice. Retailers tell us the stories and photos that come back from customers are priceless!
That’s entirely up to you! Many retailers offer them free as a goodwill gesture, while others charge a small amount to cover costs or donate proceeds to veteran organizations. Either approach works beautifully—customers appreciate the opportunity to participate regardless!
Absolutely! Many businesses find that one box goes quickly, especially in communities with strong military connections. Multiple boxes allow you to expand your impact and reach more customers. We’re happy to discuss volume options that would work best for your business size and community!
We make it super easy! Your kit includes window stickers and handouts, plus we provide digital assets you can share on your social media channels. We recommend starting promotion 7-10 days before Memorial Day to build awareness. The most successful retailers also send a dedicated email to their customer list—we can provide sample copy for that too!
Definitely! These premium Ecuadorian roses are selected for their longevity. Your kit includes care instructions and flower food sachets to keep them looking beautiful throughout the weekend. Many customers report their roses lasting well beyond Memorial Day!
Grow Your Own
Contact us at info@memorialdayflowers.org to learn how to host a Memorial Day Flowers event at your store. We will provide a printable banner and flyer artwork, and guide your inquiries with your local retail or wholesale florist, or even your preferred convenience store.