This FAQ (Frequently Asked Question) page is a collection of the questions we have been asked most often over the past several years. If you have a question and do not see the answer listed here, please e-mail your question(s) to Capt Ron Broach - WAA@ChattanoogaCAP.com   --   Shaded information has been added recently.

1. What is the purpose of Wreaths Across America?
• Wreaths Across America’s purpose is to REMEMBER the U.S. Armed Forces personnel who have served in the past; HONOR the U.S. Armed Forces personnel who are currently serving; and to TEACH children and adults the sacrifices that have been made to keep America the great free country that it is today.
2. How much does it cost to sponsor a wreath(s)?
• Each wreath is $15.00. You may sponsor one wreath or as many as you would like. Your $15.00 sponsorship pays for the wreath and covers some expenses the local supporting groups incur during this event.
3. Can businesses sponsor wreaths?
• Yes. Businesses can and do sponsor wreaths. The process is the same as sponsoring an individual wreath.
4. Can I sponsor a wreath(s) online?
• Yes. This link will take you to a secure website where your order can be completed.
• In addition to your Credit Card information, you will need to know the Location ID to have the wreath(s) routed to Chattanooga National Cemetery - that ID# is TNCNCC. You will also need to know the Sponsor Group Number. The numbers for all the sponsoring groups to Chattanooga National Cemetery can be found here.
5. I can’t order online, can I still sponsor a wreath(s)?
• Yes. You can download this sponsorship form, complete it, and mail it to the address on the form or return the form and the funds for the wreath/s you want to sponsor to any of the Sponsoring Groups listed here.
6. How many graves are there at Chattanooga National Cemetery?
• There are currently a little more than 47,000 people interred at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
• There are currently about 40,000 headstones. By the time of the ceremony on December 12th, the estimate is that there will be in the neighborhood of 40,500 headstones.  (numbers current as of September 2009)
7. How many wreaths do you hope to have?
• Our goal for this year is to have 10,000 wreaths. That would allow us to cover about 25% of the headstones in the cemetery this year.
8. Is my wreath sponsorship tax deductible?
• Yes. Wreaths Across America is a 501(3)(c) organization. All funds donated for wreaths are tax deductible. Wreaths Across America’s  EIN number for tax purposes is 20-8362270.
9. When will I receive my sponsored wreath(s)?
• All sponsored wreaths will be shipped via truck to the Location Leader. The Location Leader will be responsible for transporting all wreaths to the Chattanooga National Cemetery for placement. No sponsored wreaths will be shipped directly to the sponsoring person/business.
10. I would like a wreath place on a particular headstone. How can this be done?
• All wreaths sponsored through Wreaths Across America will be placed in sections determined by coordination between the Cemetery Director and the Location Leader. The purpose of Wreaths Across America is to Remember and Honor ALL members of the U.S. Armed Forces - past, present, and future. As such no individual placement of sponsored wreaths is possible.
• If you would like to have a wreath placed on a particular location, you can order a wreath from Worcester Wreath Company. These wreaths will cost $25.00 + shipping and handling. They will not count toward the local efforts of any sponsoring group. The wreath(s) will be shipped directly to the address you provide and you will be able to place the wreath where you want it.
11. What do the wreaths look like?
• The wreaths are approximately 20” in diameter with a red velvet bow tied on the top of the wreath. The wreaths are made with Balsom evergreen.