I made a pilgrimage to the Congressional Cemetery today to pay my respects to Tech. Sgt. Leonard…read moreMatlovich and Army veteran Franklin Kameny. Their work in the 1970s to assist gay, lesbian, and bisexual service members in their fight to serve openly featured prominently in my dissertation. The cemetery itself is so wonderfully inclusive and diverse. And the association that maintains the property keeps bees! Along the roofs of the family vaults are a series of hives. And there is a small plot for pets, too! I was just amazed. It being spooky season, I saw that there are also some spoopy evening tours to get your spook on.

We came here to see an outdoor movie screening. It was a really nice experience. We moved here from…read moreLA where we were used to the very over-the-top experience of the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. That was a much bigger experience than this which would often bring back classic movies, with guest appearances by the actors in it and actual walk through scenes with live actors and theme cocktail bars, etc. Okay, so this is much more low key! But we appreciate the effort. We went to see Jurassic Park. We got a seat among the tombstones and the screen kept getting blown up, only to deflate about 5 times! They eventually got it up. And after they had a few issues with playing the movie, they got it started. I liked the determination. They offer free popcorn and have a very small drink selection like canned wine wine, soda, and water. Our family had a lot of fun. We'd likely check it out again. I love the history of this place and would be interested in coming back to try the LGBT walk tour as it's the only cemetery in the world with an gay burial section.

[Coronavirus review] I just wanted to highlight this…read morelocation, as we are all told to avoid human contact due to the virus, but it's also spring and the cherry blossoms are out and people rightfully want to see them. I found this on a list of places to see the blossoms while avoiding the national mall. It's a midcity cemetery, and even during peak bloom, there were very few people there. It was quiet enough to make out individual birds chirping. There were numerous cherry trees, but also a variety of other scenic features. It's of a decent enough size that you could spend an hour or so wandering around even if you don't have any personal connection to the place. Good place to get in some outdoor time, and that probably remains true regardless of the season or the situation.

My dad was buried at Glenwood Cemetery on December 9, 2013, my mom always said when she passed she…read morewanted to be buried with my dad her husband, mom passed on July 3, 2026. Her funeral services was held on August 1, 2026, it is now October and my mom's death information has yet to be added to my dad's head stone, we have been told for weeks by John Mosby that it would take two weeks or because of the rain or the company that engraves the headstones does not come out for one individual as I said to him, it's not my issue or my concern I paid for services for my mom not anyone else, only to find out that nothing relating to my mom's death had never been passed on to the company that does the engraving. My sister happened to stop by there this morning and one of the board members happened to be there and she explained to him what has been happening ever since August 1st Mr. Mosby never contacted anyone on my mom's information we found this out today. First of all, how was this allowed to happen when there's so many others who have said the same thing on the Internet about Mr. Mosby's actions why is he still representing Glenwood Cemetery? Why is he still there? This is unprofessional when we pay to have our loved ones put to rest only to endure this nonsense. We were promised today that everything will be taken care of and we should have results within two weeks. I hope this will happen.. To anyone else out there who's planning to use Glenwood Cemetery as a resting place for your love ones please make sure you do your do diligence by following up with a board member, John Mosby is just taking up space and in my opinion he's still there because of "who you know or family "!!!

This is a historic Catholic cemetery located slightly south of Old Town Alexandria. It is still…read morecurrently an 'active' cemetery and very well maintained. This was established in 1795 when Old Town passed an ordnance that cemeteries were no longer allowed to be established within the Alexandria city limits due to the limited acreage that the small town sat on - a full 76 acres originally. St. Mary's is the oldest public Catholic Cemetery in the state of Virginia with many of its resting residence being of both Irish and Italian decent and occasional German. The cemetery itself is pretty vast. There are not as many statuesque stones as there is at the St. Mary's Cemetery in DC, however, this is still a scenic cemetery and very peaceful despite being next to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. You will not be able to enter from the backside of the cemetery by Jones Point. It is limited to entering on South Washington Street. I am not sure if this is a pet friendly cemetery, so my best guess is to just not bring the pups.

If you're also oddly inspired by cemeteries, you hit the jackpot with Rock Creek Cemetery. Not only…read moreif this cemetery sizeable and with many gems inside, it's next door to another equally interesting cemetery- Soldiers Home Cemetery. Both are located in the Northeast neighborhood of Fort Totten close to several restaurants, parks, and even breweries. As you walk through the main gate, you'll read a sign that notes the cemetery was established in 1887. However, its story begins in 1719 when Maryland was under British rule. The cemetery was in the churchyard of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. When the British left, the area became part of D.C., and years later, it became Rock Creek Cemetery. The cemetery itself has well-kept paths through the property. There are thousands of gravestones, mausoleums, and sculptures. There's also a chapel in the center of the property. The cemetery houses not only politicians but also athletes, writers, journalists, etc. One of the best-hidden gems inside is the Adams Memorial in honor of a photographer. You'll know you stumbled upon it when you see a circle of well-kept bushes. There's a small path leading inside to the eerie memorial.

Peaceful & respectful family funeral here. Brandon is…read moreorganized, tough, kind & excellent...! I truly thank him! Beautiful, serene, historical cemetery... A special place...

Prospect Hill Cemetery is one of three cemeteries in a cluster on a hill in Bloomingdale. Four…read moreyears after its neighbor, Glenwood Cemetery, Prospect Hill Cemetery opened in 1858 for the German immigrant community in Washington, D.C. It's still a working cemetery today with amazing views of the city.

A real Victorian beauty, Prospect Hill was established in 1858 by the German Evangelical Church…read moreSociety of the United Evangelical Concordia Church. Hence, the headstones read like the Hoffbrau Haus waiting list, and many are intricately carved with gorgeous floral motifs that were popular in the mid to late 1800's. I first came for a late-in-the-day visit a week ago. The sun was setting and I knew I wouldn't have enough time to get a good view and time for pictures, so I settled on driving through. On that day, there was a good deal of vandalism in one sector...a large angel knocked off her pedestal and a broken headstone. My hat is off to the caretaker(s), everything was repaired a week later. The cemetery is set up as a walkable loop with a pretty garden in the middle. It's also alive with all sorts of ivy, wildflowers, huge trees (one of which had just turned a brilliant orange), and snakes. Yep...you read that right. The little buggers, all garters from what I could tell, were everywhere. I decided my habit of sitting or lying on the ground to get a good angle for a shot could wait. Though Prospect Hill shares a fence with Glenwood and is situated across the road from St. Mary's, it has a very distinct and exclusive feel. It seems to be much more a part of nature and carries a more European flavor. Small and elegant, it's well worth a visit, especially on a dreary fall day. Unlike Glenwood, which is heavy with angel imagery, Prospect Hill offers uniquely carved headstones that reflect the natural world. That's probably what makes it seem very in tune with the life around it. This is another cemetery where off street parking is a must if you plan to do a walk. The grounds aren't very large, but parking in the lane doesn't leave much room for another vehicle to pass. Please make sure you heed the sign that says "Gate Closes at 4:00". They're not kidding about that. I drove in yesterday to tour and lost my keys while tromping around and taking pictures. After 20 minutes and a LOT of panicking, I found them. I also found that the gates, though my bigass red truck was visible, had been closed. This was the scariest part of my visit, because i really didn't want to approach the imposing caretaker's home and bang on the door (that just smacked of the beginning of a good horror movie). Luckily, those old iron gates hadn't been locked yet, so I could reopen them to get out and close them after. Rocky Horror Replay avoided! additional photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cynroux/tags/prospecthillcemetery/ *********************** Disclaimer: I'm reviewing cemeteries for the purpose of a good relaxing walk, photographic opportunities, historic and unusual markers and maybe a little ghoulish thrill here and there. I'm a Victorian Taphophile at heart. Happy Halloween Kids!

My great great Aunt and her husband are buried in Columbia Gardens along with my own beloved…read moregrandparents. I attended the funeral of both my grandparents. Both times it was quiet in the cemetery and surprisingly vacant so we could mourn without being subjected to onlookers. I've been back to visit my grandparents' resting place several times. Each time I appreciate the quiet atmosphere and privacy afforded to me. I think that Columbia Gardens is a unique cemetery in the midst of an otherwise busy city. It is shady and has an ambiance that is rare to find in a cemetery these days with trees, and bushes, and flowers all around. I am thankful that my loved ones and their loved ones are near each other in this special haven.

The service provided by Columbia Gardens was exceptional. The staff very professional and…read morecompassionate. They were forthcoming with information concerning my wife's burial as well as providing me with guidance to follow as a Veteran to by interned with my wife. I'm not sure of the value seemed expensive. Otherwise I was satisfied with the services we received,

This is the first time that our family had to plan a funeral. I was referred to Everly Funeral…read moreHome. Angel and her team did a great job helping us plan all the details from transporting my mom's body from, preparing for the event, and managing to make sure the day of the event went smoothly and on schedule. Everly cared for my mom with care and dignity. And also took time to make sure if my family needed anything. The facility is clean, warm, and easy to park for our guests. Thank you, Angel and team for the service and support to ensure that our mom had a beautiful and memorable service.

Everly Funeral Home did an excellent job with helping me with cremating my father. It was a very…read moredifficult time, but Everly Funeral Home took care of us. Special shout-out to the funeral director, Maria Vargas-Rivera, who was incredibly patient with our many questions, back-and-forth edits for the death certificate, and obituary. She sent papers ahead of time and scheduled the witness cremation (which must be requested in advance if you want this service) with respect and discretion. We received his ashes ahead of time and with the proper identification tags. Cannot thank Maria enough for her kindness and attention. Chad and Justin assisted with the witness cremation. Very punctual and professional. I'm sure it's not a comfortable situation for them, but I appreciated they were very direct and straightforward with this morbid, but necessary process. Very competitive and reasonable costs compared to other funeral homes in the area, but more importantly, they were very understanding and thoughtful. Hopefully I won't have to use them again too soon in the future, but I highly recommend Everly Funeral Home and will do so to friends and family.

Arlington National Cemetery is one of those places that never loses its impact, no matter how many…read moretimes you visit. I was here on a weekday with Mrs. K., and we each had our own list of things we wanted to see. It was a little busy, but because Mrs. K. is disabled, we were able to get tram tickets for free. A huge help since there's no way she could manage all that walking. On the tram, the guide pointed out famous interments and stories about the cemetery, and near Kennedy's grave is "Judicial Row" and we walked over there to visit Ruth Bader Ginsberg's grave and sent a photo to our daughter, who is a big fan. Kennedy's final resting place was as powerful as ever and then we happened to catch a Changing of the Guard that included a wreath laying. Tremendous, moving, unforgettable. After that, I went to see the Pan Am 103 cairn and we toured Arlington House before catching the tram back down the hill. Yelp is hilariously confused about which listings are actually the cemetery, so I've given up trying to sort that out after repeated complaints. There are two "Arlington National Cemetery Tours" that are businesses and neither are the actual cemetery. Idiots. If you're ever in Washington, don't miss this. Self-guided tours are free, the tram costs money and you should absolutely do the tram. [Review 1269 of 2026 - 1631 in Virginia - 26447 overall]

I love Arlington cemetery!…read more I could probably spend an entire day just finding all the great Americans that are buried here. The pride and care that is evident in upkeep is inspiring. There are moments where the sheer beauty of the place is overwhelming. The experience can be emotionally overwhelming but is something that you can't miss Every American should visit at least one