When is my membership valid?
Your active membership is valid the first day of March through the last day of February in the subsequent year. For example, March 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024.
When do I need to renew?
Renewal notices will be sent to the member email on file with the office beginning in mid-January of the renewal year. Renewal deadlines will be documented in those communications and [...]
Can I bring a friend and their dog with my membership?
You may bring a friend and their dog, but they must pay the day pass fee, sign the waiver, and attest that the visiting dog is vaccinated and spayed/neutered. You [...]
I want to add another dog to my membership. How do I do this?
If you would like to add a dog and have not reached the three-dog limit, please email staff@congressionalcemetery.org. We will send you a link to complete the K9 information sheet [...]
I am moving and want to transfer my membership to another family. Can I do that?
We are sorry to lose you! Unfortunately, we do not allow transfers of membership. We work to provide equal opportunity for procuring a new membership, especially for those who have [...]
I am leaving the area but may return in a year or two. Can I put my membership on hold?
There is an overwhelming interest in this program and many of your neighbors would be grateful for your spot should you need to leave the area. We would prefer if [...]
My partner and I split up, but I have the dog. What do I do?
Simply contact the office to change the contact information or fill out the form below under ‘resources’. The memberships are for each dog, not the human, making this a simple [...]
My dog or I experience something on the grounds (dog bite, aggressive dog, someone breaking the rules, hazardous terrain, or maintenance issue). How do I report this?
Please fill out an incident report by downloading the form or clicking the link under the ‘resources’ tab. If it is an emergency, call 911. If the issue is a [...]
How will I know when there is a cemetery closure?
Cemetery closures are announced by text message, email, website banner, and with onsite signage. Please make sure the correct information is on file for the person who should receive the [...]
Does Congressional Cemetery have perpetual care?
Congressional Cemetery is operated by a nonprofit entity called the Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery. As a nonprofit organization, perpetual care is not collected from the families [...]
