Memorial Day events

Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory Memorial Day Weekend - Today-Monday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Celebrating life and paying tribute to those who have passed on at this Memorial Weekend event, with the theme “Railroads” and J.J. Hill, northwest railroad magnate. Musical entertainment by the Heritage Tribute Band each day at noon and 2 p.m. in the Heritage Chapel; pictures and railroad memorabilia; railroad layout by River City Modelers; veterans display. A free family brass band concert takes place 6 p.m. Sunday at Cross of Inspiration at Greenwood Memorial Terrace. Bring your lawn chairs. Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, 508 N. Government Way. Free. (509) 838-8900.

Fairmount Memorial Association Memorial Day Weekend Event - Today-Monday. 3,500 flags fly over seven cemeteries all weekend. The annual Antique and Classic Car Show will be on display at Riverside Memorial Park’s parking lot. Fairmount Memorial Park, 5200 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 326-3800.

Memorial Day Ceremony - Spokane-Cheney Memorial Gardens - The community is invited to attend the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Memorial Day ceremony. A musical prelude will begin at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. Service conducted by the Greater Spokane Elks No. 228. Parking is available at the cemetery with overflow available along Ritchey Road. Seating is limited so please arrive early. Guests are welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Monday, Washington State Veterans Cemetery, 21702 W. Espanola Road, Medical Lake. Free. (509) 299-6280.

Memorial Day Service - Lakeside Church - Lakeside Church honors current and past veterans in the event center. All are welcome. Visit lakesidechurch.cc. Monday, 10 a.m., Lakeside Church, 23129 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake. (509) 210-9779.

Memorial Day Mass - Bring your own chair. Monday, 10 a.m., Holy Cross Cemetery & Funeral Center, 7200 N. Wall St. (509) 467-5496.

Memorial Day Service - Fairmount Memorial Park - Honoring our veterans with a special Memorial Day service conducted by the Melvin M. Smith Detachment of the Marine Corps League. Monday, 11 a.m.-noon, Fairmount Memorial Park, 5200 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 326-3800.

Memorial Day Service - Pines Cemetery - Honoring our veterans with a special Memorial Day service conducted by the American Legion Post 241 from Spokane Valley. Service held inside the Pines Mausoleum. Monday, 11-11:30 a.m., Pines Mausoleum, 12113 E. 16th Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. 509.926.2753.