LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe called for a moment of silence today to honor the 1,379 individuals whose remains will be buried by the county in a mass grave Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015.

“This holiday season, many of us are reminded of how fortunate we are to be surrounded by loved ones,” Knabe told those assembled for a meeting at the downtown Hall of Administration. “Sadly, not everyone shares this blessing.”

The remains of those set to be buried at the Los Angeles County Crematory and Cemetery in Boyle Heights went unclaimed by family or friends. The county generally holds the cremated remains for about two years before burial.

“Some are homeless. Many were poor,” Knabe said. “Many have no families to grieve for them. Regardless of what their status in life was, each one of them mattered.”

The burial is scheduled for 10 a.m.