What is the traditional military name for the ceremony of placing a wreath at a memorial on Memorial Day?

The traditional military name for placing a wreath at a memorial on Memorial Day is a wreath-laying ceremony.

During a wreath-laying ceremony, an individual or delegation presents a floral wreath at a monument, tomb, or memorial. The act symbolizes remembrance and respect for those being honored, and it is often followed by a salute, music, or a moment of silence.

Such ceremonies are held at military cemeteries and memorials throughout the United States. At Arlington National Cemetery, official Memorial Day observances may include wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and other commemorative sites.

A wreath-laying ceremony is not the same as a flag-raising ceremony. Flag ceremonies center on the national flag and its movements, while wreath-laying centers on a physical tribute placed at a memorial. Both may appear in the same commemorative program.