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Compassionate Funeral Services
What to Do When a Loved One Passes Away
Begin by contacting a licensed funeral home or cremation society of your choice. The funeral home will help you with essential arrangements, including transportation, permits, and preparation of remains. We frequently work with several Alexandria-based funeral homes, but we welcome services from any licensed provider.
Once you’ve selected a funeral home, please contact Superintendent David Heiby to coordinate burial details.
burial planning
Traditional Burial vs. Cremation
We support both traditional (casketed) interments and cremation (inurnments) within our cemetery.
- Casket Burial: Requires a vault or liner. The funeral home provides a canopy, chairs, and mats for the service.
- Cremation Burial: No vault is required. Biodegradable urns are welcome. The cemetery provides the service setup.
- Columbarium Niches: Our columbarium contains 192 niches (12” x 12” x 12”), each able to hold two small urns.
- Scattering of Ashes: Permitted in limited circumstances and only with prior written approval from the Superintendent.
Scheduling a Funeral or Committal Service
Services are typically held weekdays between 9 am and 2 pm. We no longer conduct services on Saturdays. All services must be conducted by an ordained, licensed, or commissioned
Christian clergy member. Please provide the following when contacting the Superintendent:
- Deceased's name, date of birth, and date of death
- Name of the funeral home and director
- Clergy name and affiliated church
- Whether a plot/niche has already been purchased
Purchasing a Plot or Niche
If you need to purchase a plot or columbarium niche, the Superintendent will guide you through the options available and help select a site that meets your needs. Appointments are required. A deed will be issued upon purchase.
Memorial Stones and Niche Engraving
We require the use of our approved memorial vendor, Kline Memorials, for all headstones and niche engravings. The Superintendent will assist in coordinating this process, including:
- Submitting your desired inscription
- Receiving a proof (template) from Kline Memorials
- Confirming your signed approval
- Scheduling engraving and notifying your family upon completion
Niche faceplates allow up to 66 characters and follow a standard engraving style.
What to Expect on the Day of the Funeral
The cemetery will be closed to the public one hour before and one hour after each service to ensure privacy and a peaceful atmosphere. Vehicles may enter and park within the cemetery grounds. There is no limit on the number of attendees.
Military Funeral ASsistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
If your loved one is a U.S. veteran, certain burial benefits may be available, including:
- Government-issued headstones or markers
- Burial flag
- Presidential Memorial Certificate
- Military honors (with DD-214 form)
The Superintendent is available to help you or your funeral director complete the required VA forms.
Approved Memorial Vendor
All gravestones and niche engravings must be ordered through our exclusive partner, Kline Memorials. The Superintendent will coordinate directly with Kline on your behalf to ensure accuracy and approval before engraving.