Tip: To prevent your poppy from falling off, try sliding a plastic earring backing on the end of the pin. We encourage you to purchase a new poppy every year as the money raised through poppy donations goes toward programs and financial assistance to help veterans in need and their families. If you find a discarded poppy, The Salvation Army suggests you place it in the cemetery or at the foot of a war memorial.After November 11, poppies can be attached to a wreath at your local cenotaph after the Remembrance Day service.Nothing should be worn in front of the poppy.Poppies can be worn any time of year to show support for fallen soldiers, but traditionally poppies are worn from the last Friday in October until November 11.

Traditionally, a poppy is worn on your left side, closest to your heart, but the fact that you’re choosing to wear the poppy speaks volumes.

This year Remembrance Day ceremonies will feel very raw for all of us.īelow are a few poppy etiquette suggestions to ensure you are showing the most respect for the honoured tradition.

Remembrance Day has certainly taken on added meaning after last month’s tragic events. With the recent attacks in Canada fresh in our minds, I wasn’t surprised to read that 19 million poppies have been distributed this year – one million more than last year. Tomorrow is Remembrance Day in Canada, and this year more Canadians than ever are wearing poppies as a way to honour our veterans for their sacrifice.

Remembrance poppy etiquette