The East Union Cemetery Association is dedicating their columbaria niches during ceremonies on Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m.

The association will be honoring the Raymus family along with their Building Dreams Foundation that played a large part in making the project possible.

The memorial honors the 475 military personnel buried at the cemetery.

The five columbaria (niche) towers was completed in October 2023 adjacent to the recently installed Veteran’s Memorial.

Each of these light grey, black-flecked towers has 160 niches, and each niche can hold one to three cremation (ash) urns, depending on the size of the urn chosen.

The pioneer cemetery on the southwest corner of Union Road and Louise Avenue is now in its 152nd  year.

Although there are 3,300 that hold remains, there are 600 full burial plots and 1,000 plus cremation burial sites left in addition to the niches.

The cemetery office is open from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

You can call (209) 823-8533 or email eastunioncemetery@gmail.com.

Day of the Dead movie

No. 2 at EU cemetery.

 The 1998 film “Beetlejuice” is being played at the Day of the Dead movie night on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the East Union Cemetery.

The free event requires you to register in advance as space is limited.

You must call either (209) 275-0265 or (209) 823-8533 to register.

The Friends of the East Union Cemetery event takes place at the cemetery at Union Road and Louise Avenue.

The seating surface is cement.

Bring your own blanket, sand chair, or lawn chair. Lounge chairs are not allowed due to the limited space.

Gather at 6:15 p.m. for the 7 p.m. showing.

The event is free although there will be treats available for purchase.

To contact Dennis Wyatt, email dwyatt@mantecabulletin.com