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Jewish burial in Washington, DC — every local option

Washington has 3 documented Jewish cemeteries: Washington Hebrew Congregation Memorial Park, Elesavetgrad Cemetery, Ohev Sholom Cemetery. The nearest others are Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery in Capitol Heights (6 miles), National Capital Hebrew Cemetery in Capitol Heights (6 miles), and Agudas Achim Cemetery in Alexandria (7 miles). The nearest Jewish funeral homes are Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home (under a mile), Cunningham Turch Funeral Home in Alexandria (7 miles), and Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care in Rockville (12 miles). Whether a cemetery still sells graves, and to whom, differs from one to the next; each listing below says what has been confirmed.

15 cemeteries·3 funeral homes·5 detailed listings·across Washington, DC Area·Updated October 2026

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Jewish cemeteries in Washington, DC

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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Washington Hebrew Congregation Memorial Park

Washington, DC

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓Washington Hebrew Congregation Memorial Park, established in 1878, serves Jewish burials in Southeast Washington, D.C.

✓Established in 1878

✓Located in Southeast Washington, D.C., near Hyattsville, MD

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Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth

Elesavetgrad Cemetery

Washington, DC · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Ohev Sholom Cemetery

Washington, DC · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Jewish funeral homes serving Washington

Assessment based on public website review · categories describe scope of Jewish service, not quality

Dedicated Jewish funeral home

Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home

Washington, DC · 0 mi · Est. 2001 · Family-Owned

Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home is an independent, Jewish woman-owned and operated facility serving the Washington Metropolitan Area. They offer comprehensive Jewish funeral services and transparent pricing, with extensive coordination with Greater Washington cemeteries.

May be relevant for: Families seeking a fully dedicated, independent Jewish funeral home in the DC area.

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Dedicated Jewish funeral home

Cunningham Turch Funeral Home

Alexandria, VA · 7 mi · Family-Owned

Cunningham Turch Funeral Home in Alexandria, Virginia is the preferred funeral provider of the Jewish Funeral Practices Committee of Greater Washington DC. Family-owned with over 100 years of service, they coordinate tahara with the Chevra Kadisha, provide all-wood caskets in accordance with Jewish custom, and work closely with local rabbis and synagogues across Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform traditions. Their facility features a 7-screen Life Immersion Video Chapel and Heroes Rotunda.

May be relevant for: Jewish families in the Greater Washington DC / Northern Virginia area seeking a funeral home endorsed by the Jewish Funeral Practices Committee with deep understanding of Jewish customs.

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Dedicated Jewish funeral home

Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care

Rockville, MD · 12 mi · Unknown

Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care is a Jewish funeral provider. The website features information on Jewish burial traditions and shiva support.

May be relevant for: Families looking for a dedicated Jewish funeral home offering a mix of traditional rites and progressive ecological options.

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Jewish cemeteries near Washington — across Washington, DC Area

Sorted by distance from Washington

Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Standalone Jewish cemetery

King David Memorial Gardens

Falls Church, VA · 9 mi away

Affiliation

Orthodox

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓King David Memorial Gardens is a smaller cemetery with strong adherence to Jewish burial standards and limited space remaining.

✓Limited space remaining at the cemetery.

What Families Should Know

!The cemetery maintains strong adherence to Jewish burial standards.

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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website

King David Memorial Park

Falls Church, VA · 9 mi away

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓King David Memorial Park has served families since the mid-20th century.

✓The cemetery has served families since the mid-20th century.

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Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth

Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery6 mi

Capitol Heights, MD · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed

National Capital Hebrew Cemetery6 mi

Capitol Heights, MD · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Agudas Achim Cemetery7 mi

Alexandria, VA · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed

Home of Peace Cemetery7 mi

Alexandria, VA · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Mount Lebanon Cemetery7 mi

Adelphi, MD · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Menorah Gardens14 mi

Rockville, MD · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Judean Memorial Gardens / Cemetery

Olney, MD · 17 mi away

Affiliation

Orthodox

What is known and what is not

What Families Should Know

!Often used by Orthodox and Chabad families; preferred option for more traditional families.

!Active Chevra involvement in cemetery operations.

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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Garden of Remembrance

Clarksburg, MD · 26 mi away

What is known and what is not

Publicly Confirmed

✓Not-for-profit Jewish cemetery established in 2000, serving the Washington area Jewish community.

✓Established in 2000 as a not-for-profit Jewish cemetery.

✓Located approximately 45 minutes north of Hyattsville.

What Families Should Know

!Open to all Jewish community members in the Washington area.

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Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth

Fairfax Memorial Park16 mi

Fairfax, VA · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed

Shaare Tefila Congregation Cemetery17 mi

Olney, MD · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Region guide

Washington is part of our Washington, DC Area burial guide — every documented Jewish cemetery and funeral home in the area, grouped by town.

Nearby city guides

Capitol Heights (2)·Alexandria (2)·Adelphi (1)·Falls Church (2)·Rockville (1)·Fairfax (1)·Olney (2)·Clarksburg (1)

Common questions about Jewish burial in Washington

?Is there a Jewish cemetery in Washington, DC?▼

Yes — 3 are documented in Washington: Washington Hebrew Congregation Memorial Park; Elesavetgrad Cemetery; Ohev Sholom Cemetery. The nearest others are Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery in Capitol Heights (6 miles), National Capital Hebrew Cemetery in Capitol Heights (6 miles), Agudas Achim Cemetery in Alexandria (7 miles).

?Which Jewish cemeteries near Washington are selling plots?▼

None of the cemeteries on this page has yet confirmed public plot sales with EverJewish. Most listings still read "details not yet confirmed" — ask the cemeteries from this page and their answers come to you.

?Which Jewish funeral homes serve Washington?▼

3 Jewish funeral homes are documented serving Washington: Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home (under a mile); Cunningham Turch Funeral Home in Alexandria (7 miles); Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care in Rockville (12 miles). A Jewish funeral home arranges the tahara, a shomer and the burial with the cemetery and the rabbi; call the funeral home first, not the cemetery.

?What does a Jewish burial plot cost near Washington?▼

Cemeteries rarely publish prices, and a grave is several lines — the plot, opening and closing, perpetual care, the monument and its setting — that differ by section and by membership. On EverJewish you tell the Jewish cemeteries near Washington once what you're looking for and each answers you with its own availability, requirements and prices; no calls until you're ready.

?What should a family confirm before choosing a Jewish cemetery near Washington?▼

Whether plots are available now and to whom (members, the public, or pre-sold only); who may be buried there, including a non-Jewish spouse and section rules; the total cost in writing; the cemetery's rules for the monument; and which funeral homes it works with. Jewish funerals are not held on Shabbat or festivals, and customs vary between communities — the family's rabbi decides what is right for them.

?Can I use a Jewish cemetery in D.C. if I'm not a synagogue member?▼

Ohev Shalom Cemetery requires synagogue membership. Washington Hebrew Congregation Memorial Park's eligibility is not documented. For non-member access, nearby options include Chesed Shel Emes (Capitol Heights, 8 mi.) and Judean Memorial Gardens (Olney, 17 mi.), which serve families across the region.

?Is there a Jewish funeral home nearby?▼

Five Jewish funeral homes serve Washington, D.C., though operator names and contact details are not listed here. Ask your cemetery operator for referrals or search locally.

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