Thank you for considering Historic Congressional Cemetery as the final resting place for your loved ones. If a death has recently occurred and you require immediate assistance, please contact our office directly at 202-543-0539 or by email at staff@congressionalcemetery.org.

I already own a site at Congressional Cemetery

If you already own a site within the cemetery, please alert the staff at the time of your call so that we may pull your records and make the process easier for you.

I will need to purchase a burial site

If you need to purchase a site, we invite you to review our site sales packet here. Please indicate your preference for a site location and type when you call so that our team can work to meet your needs in a timely manner.

Congressional Cemetery offers green burials, casketed burials, cremation sites, and scattering options. We will work directly with your chosen funeral home to choose a date and time of service based on your, the cemetery, and the funeral home’s availability. Please note services are offered at the cemetery Monday through Friday only.

Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your loved one’s final journey.

Burial Options

Congressional Cemetery offers full burial sites, half sites for cremation, columbarium, and a scattering garden.

FAQ

Find answers to your questions about burials and planning services at Congressional Cemetery.

Contact Us

Please call our office if you need to make immediate burial arrangements and we will assist you promptly.