Can I visit before making a decision?

This is strongly recommended. Your own eyes provide the best answers. At Walker Chapel, families are encouraged to visit, walk the grounds, and spend time reflecting before selecting a niche. A personal visit often answers questions that are difficult to address through photographs alone. Tours are available by appointment, and the cemetery grounds remain open for quiet visitation.

  Can visitors walk through Walker Chapel Cemetery?

Absolutely. All are encouraged to visit, walk the grounds, and spend time in reflection. A personal visit often answers questions that are difficult to address through photographs alone. Tours are available by appointment, and the cemetery grounds remain open for quiet visitation.

  What if my family lives elsewhere?

One of the most important factors to consider when selecting a columbarium niche is the columbarium's location. You want the columbarium to be an easy location for all family members to visit. One misconception is that if family is spread across the country, choosing a general, centralized location is best. While this sounds like a good idea, this is not always the best idea. A better idea might be to choose a location where you already tend to travel back to for holidays and other special occasions. Washington, DC, is a wonderful city; transportation is easy, and it is always exciting to visit the exhibits in the many free museums and tour Congress, the White House, or the Congressional Library. Walker Chapel is a 15-minute drive from the White House.

  Choosing the Final Resting Place for Ashes

Choosing a final resting place for ashes can feel overwhelming. This guide explains the options available at Walker Chapel in Northern Virginia, the role of a columbarium, how families plan ahead, and the questions most people ask before making a decision.

  Creating a Family Legacy in a Historic Cemetery

The Columbarium at Walker Chapel Cemetery is a place to keep ashes permanently. It becomes a place to visit and for family gatherings of remembrance. They are on consecrated grounds of great beauty and peace. The cemetery is in the Walker Chapel Historic District, with the Chapel itself, which is a classical white church on the hill.