Many families coming to Arlington for a funeral service for their loved one may need information about accommodations, transportation, florist or photo/video coverage and that is what this private website is for.
The Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery
1 Memorial Drive Arlington VA 22211
Official website: www.arlingtoncemetery.mil
(877) 907-8585 or (703) 607-8000
April 1st – September 30th: 8AM – 7PM
October 1st – March 30th: 8AM – 5PM
Climate:
Quick Climate Information: July and August are the hottest (80 °F avg.) and wettest (3.6″ avg.) months. January and February are the coldest (37 °F avg.) months. While these are averages, it can get brutally cold in December, January and February, and brutally hot in June, July, August and even September.
Airports:
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (IATA: DCA), is in Arlington County and is about 4 miles from Arlington’s main gate. It is served by several major airlines. This airport is directly linked to the Metrorail system.
Dulles International Airport (IATA: IAD), is approximately 30 miles from Arlington’s main gate and accessible via shuttle bus and taxi.
Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (IATA: BWI), is about 40 miles to Arlington’s main gate. Compared to IAD and DCA, BWI is the farthest from D.C.
Bagpiper:
Norm Weaver
Norm Weaver
Norm has been a fixture at Arlington for over 20 years and is highly requested.
www.vamdbagpiper.com
(703) 577-8782
Florist:
Arlington Cemetery Florist
Arlington Cemetery Florist
They are immediately next to Arlington Cemetery and can have your boxed roses, wreaths or sprays waiting for you at the graveside.
www.arlingtoncemeteryflorist.com
(703) 527-7110
Transportation:
Always a Pleasure
Lisa at Always a Pleasure Limousine
Let your Arlington representative know a few days in advance (or more) if you plan on using a large bus like a minibus or a motor coach.
lisa@alwaysapleasure.net
(703) 406-9697
Video / Photography / Live Streaming:
Arlington Media
Arlington Media
Cliff and his top notch crew are the very best at covering services at Arlington and can produce video on DVDs, Blu-rays and live-web streaming and with photos DVD-Roms, unlisted online links, USB drive and photo books.
www.arlington.media
(202) 536-3000
Reception Venues:
Women’s Memorial
2 Memorial Drive
Arlington, VA 22202
www.womensmemorial.org
(703) 533-1155
Fort Myer Officers Club
214 Jackson Ave.
Fort Myer, VA 22211
jbmhh.armymwr.com
1-703-524-7000
Fort Myer, VA 22211
jbmhh.armymwr.com
1-703-696-3469
Places to Gather:
Accommodations:
318 Jackson Ave Bldg. 50, Fort Myer, VA 22211 ihg.com 1 703 696-3576
Key Bridge Marriott
1401 Lee Hwy.
Arlington, VA 22209
marriott.com
1-703-524-6400
Le Méridien Arlington
1121 19th St. N.
Arlington, VA 22209
https://www.marriott.com/
1-703-351-9170
Days Inn Arlington/Washington DC
2201 Arlington Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201
daysinn.com
1-703-525-0300
2000 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
Arlington, VA 22202
hamptoninn3.hilton.com
1-703-418-8181
Arlington National Cemetery official website is ArlingtonCemetery.mil