Cemeteries in Alexandria, Virginia
There are 15 cemeteries in and around Alexandria, Virginia in our directory, in Alexandria City. 2 have a Alexandria mailing address; the others are closest to Alexandria of all nearby towns. Identified types include 5 Christian cemeteries (33%), 5 church cemeteries (33%) and 1 national cemetery (7%). Listed addresses span 2 ZIP codes. 1 of them list a phone number or website.
Map of cemeteries near Alexandria
- Alexandria National Cemetery1450 Wilkes StreetNational cemetery0.6 mi
- Dove Family Cemetery5190 Dawes AvenueFamily cemetery4.6 mi
- Christ Church Episcopal CemeteryAlexandriaChristian cemetery0.6 mi
- Methodist Protestant CemeteryAlexandriaChristian cemetery0.6 mi
- Saint Paul's CemeteryAlexandriaChristian cemetery0.6 mi
- Trinity United Methodist Church CemeteryAlexandriaChristian cemetery0.6 mi
- Bethel CemeteryAlexandriaCemetery0.6 mi
- Contrabands and Freedmen CemeteryAlexandriaCemetery0.7 mi
- Douglass Memorial CemeteryAlexandriaCemetery0.5 mi
- Home of PeaceAlexandriaCemetery0.6 mi
- Ivy Hill CemeteryAlexandriaCemetery1.7 mi
- First Presbyterian Church CemeteryAlexandriaChristian cemetery0.7 mi
- 19th century African American CemeteryAlexandriaCemetery0.7 mi
- Contraband and Freedmen Memorial CemeteryAlexandriaCemetery0.7 mi
- Saint Mary's CemeteryAlexandriaCemetery0.7 mi
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Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Alexandria, VA?
We list 15 cemeteries in and around Alexandria. Listings without a street address are placed under the nearest town, so some may be just outside city limits.
Are there religious cemeteries in Alexandria?
Yes. We have identified 5 Christian cemeteries near Alexandria, based on the recorded affiliation or official name. Other cemeteries may also be affiliated with a congregation.
Is there a veterans cemetery near Alexandria?
Yes, we list 1 veterans cemetery near Alexandria. Check eligibility with the VA National Cemetery Administration or the state veterans affairs office before planning a burial.
Can I visit cemeteries in Alexandria?
Most public, municipal and church cemeteries welcome visitors during daylight hours. Family cemeteries are often on private land and need the owner's permission. Call ahead for hours, especially on holidays.
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- How Do You Find Where Someone Is Buried?A step-by-step method using death records, obituaries, funeral homes, cemetery offices and online indexes.
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