Washington National Cemetery located in Suitland Maryland, has been meeting the needs of Prince George County residents since 1934. The grounds, encompassing over 60 acres, are dotted with trees, lined with meandering pathways, and manicured by caring and compassionate staff to provide visitors to the grounds a sense of tranquility and peace, though only moments from downtown Washington DC. Begun in 1934, Washington National Cemetery is dedicated to meeting the needs of all races and faiths and also provides veterans of all service branches a dignified resting place. Residents, family members and visitors to this landmark cemetery experience serenity amid the tree-shaded grounds when remembering and memorializing their loved ones, supported by the caring and compassionate staff at Washington National Cemetery, who strive to meet the needs and requirements of all grieving family members. Washington National Cemetery provides burial options as well as cremation niches and urns for loved ones, as well as a multitude of graveside memorials, vaults, lawn crypts, mausoleum crypts and private mausoleums depending on needs and desires of surviving family members. Staff at Washington National Cemetery take pride in being able to offer a multitude of services and options to meet cultural as well as religious faith and traditions. Since the early 1930s, these grounds at Washington National Cemetery have been known as some of the most beautiful in the area and continue to offer veterans as well as civilians, politicians, area residents and surviving family members the peace of mind that comes with dedicated service and loyalty. Located just southeast of downtown Washington DC, Washington National Cemetery may be accessed from Interstate 295 or State Route 458, also known as the Suitland Parkway West or via Highway 18, also known as Suitland Road. Washington National Cemetery is located adjacent to the Lincoln Memorial Cemetery and Cedar Hill Cemetery in this pleasant and beautiful rural community just outside the District of Colombia. Only moments from the country's capital city, visitors to Washington National Cemetery are able to glimpse history, landmarks and memorials in the immediate area as well as enjoy the peace and solitude available on the grounds of one of the most traditional and well known cemeteries in Maryland. |