What are my options for interment?
Full burial sites, half sites for cremation, columbarium, and a scattering garden. Visit our Burial Options page to learn the difference between site types.
Do you still have space?
Yes! While we do have a finite number of graves remaining on our 35 acres, we will continue to add options for cremation.
How can I find who is buried here?
You can search by last name here. If the person you are looking for is not listed, you may contact our front office for a records request.
Is the cemetery open for tours?
The cemetery is open daily, 7:00 AM-7:00 PM. Self-guided walking tours are available on site and here. Docent-led introductory tours are held most Saturdays at 11:00 AM from April through November. [...]
What are those bulky, cubed-shaped stones with the little dome on top?
They’re called cenotaphs, which is Greek for “empty tomb.” Congressional Cemetery is home to 179 Latrobe Cenotaphs, which honor members of Congress who died in office during the first several [...]
Are you a government cemetery?
No. We are a non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation, The Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery, and have a long-term lease to operate all aspects of the cemetery operations. [...]
Do you have to be a member of Congress (or any other requirement) to be buried there?
No. You just have to be dead.
Why is it called Congressional Cemetery?
The cemetery had no formal name for its first four years. After it was deeded to Christ Church on Capitol Hill, its name became “Washington Parish Burial Ground.” In 1830, [...]
