National cemetery in Louisville needs sponsors for nearly 7,000 wreaths to honor those who served

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- There is one week left to sponsor wreaths for an annual ceremony held at Zachary Taylor National Cemetery.

The cemetery on Brownsboro Road in Louisville has a goal of placing 11,000 wreaths on graves of servicemembers. According to a news release, the cemetery only has 38% of its goal.

"We have one week to get sponsorships for the remaining 6,700 wreaths," Scott Giltner, location coordinator of Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, said in a release. "Please spread the word about Wreaths Across America at Zachary Taylor National Cemetery to your family members, friends, and neighbors and let them know how to sponsor a wreath."

A ceremony is scheduled to be held on Dec. 16.

To sponsor a wreath, click here.

Last year, Wreaths Across America brought 5,940 Main Balsam wreaths to the cemetery. Volunteers of all ages spent the afternoon placing wreaths around the cemetery.

Burial in a national cemetery is open to all members of the armed forces who have met a minimum active duty service requirement and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.

Members of the reserve components of the armed forces who die while on active duty or who die while on training duty, or were eligible for retired pay, may also be eligible for burial.