Address and GPS Information

The official address of the Presbyterian Cemetery is 600 Hamilton Avenue, but many smartphone apps mistakenly direct visitors to Holland Lane, which is not an entrance to the cemetery. If this occurs, use the address 1475–1601 Wilkes Street, Alexandria, VA 22314—the general address for the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex. This will guide you to the intersection of Wilkes Street and Hamilton Avenue. Once there, simply follow the posted signs to reach the cemetery gate.

Cemetery Map

Downloadable PDF maps showing sections and pathways are available to help you locate loved ones, navigate sections, or plan a visit. We encourage all families to contact the Superintendent if they need assistance locating a grave.

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Restrooms

There are no restrooms inside the cemetery. Two nearby public locations with restrooms include:

Whole Foods Market- 1700 Duke Street

Balducci's Grocery Store- 600 Franklin Street

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.

Cemetery Rules & Regulations

To preserve the beauty and sacredness of our grounds, we ask all visitors to observe the following:

The pedestrian access gate allows access from sunup to sundown
No plastic flowers or non-biodegradable decorations
No alcohol on cemetery grounds
No loitering or disruptive activity
Christmas wreaths and decorations will be removed after January 15 each year
Dog walking is a privilege of registered members of the cemetery K9 Corps
Firearms or weapons are prohibited, except for military honors
The cemetery reserves the right to deny access to anyone who violates these rules.

Special events (tours, concerts, educational programming, etc.) require prior written approval from the cemetery board.

Hours and Access

The cemetery is gated to protect the privacy of our families and the integrity of our historic grounds. The pedestrian gate allows access from sunup to sundown and is secured with a four-digit lock. Families may request a private access code; a temporary code is also available upon request. Vehicle gates are open most Saturdays and select holidays from 11 am to 3 pm. Special access can be arranged by appointment. For security reasons, please do not share gate codes.

There is ample parking inside the cemetery when the vehicle gates are open, with signage guiding visitors to appropriate areas for services and general visits. When the gates are closed, parking is available along Hamilton Lane outside the cemetery.

Visitor Information

Cemetery Walking Tours

Guided walking tours of the Presbyterian Cemetery and Columbarium and the larger 13-cemetery Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex are available most Saturdays between 11 am and 3 pm. Tours highlight the rich history and notable burials of these cemeteries. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a first-time visitor, the tour offers a meaningful connection to Alexandria's past. To arrange a tour, please contact the Superintendent at cemetery@opmh.org or by text at (703) 869-0872.

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Historic Walking Tours in Alexandria and Nearby Sites

Explore cemeteries, firefighting landmarks, battlefields, and forgotten graves with expert-led walking tours across Alexandra and the region. Uncover the stories buried in Alexandria’s most historic cemeteries and beyond. Local tour company Gravestone Stories, founded by our cemetery superintendent Dave Heiby, brings centuries of American history to life—from the Revolutionary War to the Civil Rights Movement—led by expert historians and storytellers.

Gravestone Stories