Arlington National Cemetery, Washington DC; where is the best place to stay?

Question

How is the best way to get around if we fly into DC; rent a car, use mass transit or taxi?
Does anyone know what the approximate wait time is for burial? And how helpful are staff or do we make all arrangements through our funeral home in FL?
Does the family pay for the transportation of the deceased to Arlington? Approximate cost?

Answer 1

Above Ground.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

The branch of military should be working with you. We will be traveling to Arlington for my boyfriend's son's funeral on 11/30. He died on 11/8 in a Blackhawk accident in Italy. The army has been very good to us. His wife is making most of the funeral arrangements - but I will tell you this....

We (9 of us) are flying from California into Washington DC (IAD) - also known as Washington/Dulles airport. It is not the closest airport - but it is the biggest and flights into it are cheaper. It's about 25 miles from the airport to the cemetery. About a 35 minute drive. We rented a car because there is a viewing and a service at an Arlington Funeral home - and there will be a procession from there to the cemetary - and we'll need to drive. We are staying at the Sheraton National Hotel. It's about 2 miles from the cemetery and they have been VERY helpful and understanding. The army is paying for my boyfriend's airfare and also his daughter's airfare. They told us to just provide receipts and such. They will also pay to put them up.

The type of funeral service depends on the rank of the deceased. My boyfriends son was a Warrant Officer 2 - so he will have a full-on military funeral service - with a fly over - everything.

If you have any more questions - just e-mail me. I may not have the answers - but I'd like to help you if I can.

Bless you. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Answer 5

Arlington is in Virginia. Across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. The nearest airport is Reagan National Airport in D.C. D.C. has a subway system which connects the airport to the stop at Arlington. It is the "Blue Line". It is only five stops from the airport to the cemetery stop. I've put the link to the rail system map in the source box below. There are a number of hotels near Arlington, as well as in D.C.
I handled a lot of decedent affairs matters during my Navy career. In those cases where final disposition of the mortal remains was at Arlington I heard nothing but praise from the loved ones of the deceased. The staff at Arlington is first rate. The funeral director you are dealing with in your home state should be able to let you know the time and date for the burial of your loved one.
Please accept my condolences at your loss.

Answer 6

You are going to be a bit away from Arlington if you fly into Washington D.C. ...... its in Virginia.

Here is the website for it, go to the visitor information...
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org/index.htm

Answer 7

I would suggest that you contact the designated casualty assistance officer.