About Woodlawn Cemetery
Woodlawn Cemetery is a cemetery in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia. The grounds sit at about 161 feet above sea level. It is recorded in the U.S. Geological Survey's Geographic Names Information System as feature 528698. The nearest other listed cemetery is Payne Cemetery (historical), about 0.3 mi away.
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38.88530, -76.93868
What Woodlawn Cemetery offers
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- Accepting new burials Not available
- Cremation options Not available
- Cremation niches Not available
- Mausoleum Not available
- Columbarium Not available
- Chapel Not available
- Green burial Not available
- Veterans section Not available
- Office on site Not available
- Parking Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Restrooms Not available
Nearby cemeteries
- Payne Cemetery (historical)Benning Road, DCCemetery0.3 mi
- National Capitol Hebrew Cemetery4708 Fable Street, Capitol Gateway, DCJewish cemetery0.8 mi
- National Capitol Hebrew Cemetery4708 Fable Street, Capitol Heights, MDJewish cemetery0.8 mi
- Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery - Kesher IsraelCapitol Heights, MDJewish cemetery0.9 mi
- Cedar Hill CemeterySuitland, MDCemetery1.8 mi
- Addison Chapel CemeterySeat Pleasant, MDChristian cemetery1.8 mi
- Lincoln Memorial CemeterySilver Hill, MDCemetery2.1 mi
- Congressional Cemetery1801 E Street Southeast, Washington, DCCemetery2.1 mi
- Washington National CemeterySuitland-Silver Hill, MDNational cemetery2.2 mi
- Arsenal MonumentBarracks Row, DCCemetery2.2 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Woodlawn Cemetery located?
Woodlawn Cemetery is at 4611 Benning Road, Washington, DC 20019 in District of Columbia. GPS coordinates: 38.88530, -76.93868.
What are the visiting hours of Woodlawn Cemetery?
The recorded hours are: Nov 11; Apr 16; May Mo[-1]; Jun 19; Sep Mo[1]. Hours can change on holidays, so confirm with the cemetery.
How do I find a grave at Woodlawn Cemetery?
Contact the cemetery office or owner for interment records and plot maps. Volunteer indexes such as Find a Grave and BillionGraves may list transcribed headstones. For veterans, the VA Nationwide Gravesite Locator covers national and many state veterans cemeteries.
Related guides
- How Are Cemetery Plots Organized?Sections, lots, rows and graves explained, plus how to read a cemetery map and a plot deed.
- How Deep Is a Grave?Where "six feet under" comes from, typical depths today, and what state rules actually require.
- What Happens When a Cemetery Is Full?Closed and inactive cemeteries, who maintains them, and what it means for families with existing plots.
- What Does a Headstone Cost?Flat markers, upright headstones and monuments, materials, engraving, installation fees and the cemetery's foundation charge.