What to Write On A Remembrance Wreath

Remembrance Sunday ceremonies will be held across the United Kingdom on 9th November, 2025. It is traditional to lay a poppy wreath at a war memorial in remembrance of those lost in combat.

If you have purchased a poppy wreath for this year’s Remembrance Day and you’re unsure what to write on the wreath, here are a few ideas:

• “Lest We Forget” - This is the most common phrase used for remembrance services and to commemorate the fallen.
  
  
• "With love and pride, we remember your sacrifice."
  
  
• "In memory of the brave men and women who served and sacrificed."
  
  
• “For those who gave their lives, so we could live ours."
  
  
• A remembrance prayer, such as: 
  
  O God of truth and justice,
  we hold before you those men and women
  who have died in active service:
  in Iraq, in Afghanistan and elsewhere.
  As we honour their courage and cherish their memory,
  may we put our faith in your future;
  for you are the source of life and hope,
  now and for ever.
  Amen.
  
  Source: Church of England

How to hold and place a Remembrance wreath on a war memorial

Poppy wreaths typically have a place on the back, allowing you to grip and carry the wreath securely. Hold the wreath in front of your body, with the front of the wreath facing outward as you approach the war memorial.

Once at the memorial, place the wreath so it faces outward. After laying it down, take a step back and bow your head as a sign of respect. Wreaths are usually laid in a specific order of protocol for dignitaries or representatives, which is often organised in advance by the relevant Branch, County, or District.

Source: Royal British Legion

Where to buy a poppy wreath

Artificial poppy wreaths can be bought from online shops such as the Royal British Legion and Lady Haig's Poppy Factory. 

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