We Are Here for You During the Coronavirus Crisis
Columbia Gardens Cemetery has temporarily suspended our regular office hours during the Coronavirus health crisis. However, we are continuing to provide comfort and services for families in their time of loss. Please know that we are nearby and can arrange to meet with you for a same-day appointment or speak with you via phone to assist with arrangements for funeral services, purchase of burial space or other needs. Simply call us at 703.527.1235.
Our grounds remain open from daylight to dusk and offer a beautiful setting to enjoy a moment of peace in the middle of these stressful times. You are welcome to enjoy walking throughout our grounds.
For more information about Columbia Gardens and our services, visit columbiagardenscemetery.org.
Cherry buds are blooming at Columbia Gardens Cemetery!
Valentine's weekend blossomed the first signs of spring. Come visit and walk our paths to discover which cherry trees were first to bloom.
Using your phone's camera you may scan the QR codes tagged on trees throughout the cemetery grounds to learn more about the different species!
Columbia Gardens’ first annual Wreaths Across America Day was a great success! Many thanks to those in attendance who gave their time helping to honor and remember our veterans...
-Local American Heritage Girls Troop
-Local DAR chapter
-Active and Retired Military
-Families of veterans layed to rest at Columbia Gardens
-Neighbors of the Arlington and nearby communities
After a brief opening ceremony, with special remarks by Colonel D’Anne E. Spence of the United States Air Force, over one-hundred volunteers went to work dispersing all of the wreaths to veterans’ headstones.
The Cremation Garden at Columbia Gardens is in full bloom. Come enjoy the butterflies, birds and bees fluttering around our oasis in the middle of Arlington, VA.
#pollinators #peace #relax #arlington #virginia
For nearly 250 years, the United States has been celebrating its independence. On July 4th, speeches and ceremonies are held across the nation.
Across the country, people crowd cities for parades and festivals. Streets are decked out in red, white and blue bunting and flags. Children of all ages will take delight in the sparkling colors that dance across the sky.
We hope that you will take a moment to remember and thank all those who have fought to keep this country and others free.
Today, Justin from local Boy Scout Troop 141 conducted his Eagle Scout project at Columbia Gardens. He organized a team of volunteers to take photos of markers and headstones for Billiongraves.com. Justin focused their efforts in Sections I (eye) and P. In the past, we have had other scouts from Troop 141 who have done similar projects in Sections E, F, G, and H.
The purpose of this project is to assist people in finding their ancestral burial sites. While taking photos, volunteers trimmed away bushes to expose headstones and brushed away soil to expose markers. Justin will now take the summer to transcribe the information on the headstones and markers and upload the information to Billiongraves. He will also share this information with Columbia Gardens for our own internal database.
Columbia Gardens found some outstanding Arlington youth through this year's Arlington County Teen Summer Expo. They have named themselves the "Dew Crew," a bit of a play on words, and are working hard around the property.
Columbia Gardens 2019 Spring Fling was an outstanding success! Thank you to everyone who came and participated in the activities and all of those who assisted in making the day so much fun for everyone!
The birds all agree, Spring is best at Columbia Gardens.
The birds are singing, flowers are blooming and there has never been a better time to come for a stroll through our winding pathways. Call us for a personal tour or come on your own.
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This Memorial Day we Honor our fallen Patriots who have fought to keep our country and others free.
We can’t wait till the beauty of spring comes to Columbia Gardens. Here is just a taste.
At Columbia Gardens, bookmarked between the beauty of the seasons are the people who make this place special--You.
Each year since 1993, by Presidential Proclamation, January 16 has been declared #ReligiousFreedomDay.
The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom was signed January 16, 1786, and is commemorated each year on National Religious Freedom Day. Thomas Jefferson’s landmark statute became the basis for Congressman Fisher Ames’ establishment clause of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Columbia Gardens is non-denominational and open to people to from all countries and cultures.
Our Cremation Garden has memorialization options for everyone.
All year long, the beauty and memories continue at Columbia Gardens.
Another video of Velvet Storm from our October 20 Fall Family Celebration. The band was absolutely fantastic! We wish you could have been there. 💗
A video of Velvet Storm from our October 20 Fall Family Celebration.
The crew has been out reseeding and working the core aerator today.
You may see small holes in the soil, these allow air, water and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots, producing stronger, more beautiful grass.
Here are some scenes from past Fall Celebrations. We hope you can join us Saturday, Oct. 20, Noon-3 pm
Everyone is invited ☺️
Peaceful contemplation on winding pathways isn't the only thing Columbia Gardens has to offer. We also provide a solid touchstone for generations to come and those who wish for a place to reconnect with their genealogy.
Why aren’t the flowers in our Cremation Garden purple anymore? Yellow Finches just love them!
A break from the weather at Columbia Gardens, Audio courtesy of our avian inhabitants.
Columbia Gardens is an oasis of peace and quiet, right here in the middle of Arlington.
Culturally diverse and representative of the entire DC Metro area, centrally located in Arlington, VA. Still family owned after 100 years.
No matter the season, Columbia Gardens is a place of perpetual beauty. Come for a visit anytime, dawn to dusk.
Columbia Gardens Cemetery is located in the heart of Arlington, Virginia. Columbia Gardens is a shrine of perpetual beauty featuring 38 acres of rolling hills and mature trees.
Late summer blooms bring color across our grounds.Come for a walk and enjoy the peacefulness.