Being Pet Friendly Also Means Pet Responsibility
Last September the Board of Trustees reversed its rule banning pets from our grounds. Well behaved pets, primarily dogs, and their well-behaved human partners were invited to stroll through the memorial park provided they were…behaving. The reasons for a reconsideration of a long-standing pet ban were varied but essentially there…...
New colored “Directional” lines on Arlington’s roadways
The Arlington Memorial Gardens campus is growing, and to make your experience while you’re on our grounds as easy and convenient as possible, we are implementing an updated “directional” system to ensure our families and visitors can find their way around our grounds. As you enter the main entrance on…...
Improvements and Updates throughout Arlington
THE BLUE LINE AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS Arlington’s vast green spaces and winding roads can sometimes surprise new visitors who are perhaps unsuspecting of the breadth of the park-like setting. If they missed the directional signage when they entered from Compton, they can often tour most of the entire 165 acre…...
Live Stream and Other Customized Services for Families
Listen in as Sara Underhill, one of three Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Directors and Celebrant sits down with George Zahn of WMKV radio to discuss several of the unique and personal services Arlington offers including: Live Streaming and video services for funeral home services available to provide ‘virtual’ participation for…...
Support for Operation Ramp It Up for Veterans
Memorial Day Weekend was a bit different this year at Arlington due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The flags in our Field of Memories were still erected – minus the individual flag tributes – which in turn meant monies were not raised for Operation Ramp It Up for Veterans, a non-profit…...
Recap of Memorial Day Weekend at Arlington
Typically, Memorial Day Weekend at Arlington fills our grounds with thousands of visitors visiting the graves where loved ones are laid to rest. In more recent years, the Field of Memories has provided additional patriotic symbolism and remembrance. As unlikely as it may seem and even in the midst of…...
Arlington’s commitment to Memorial Day
The Arlington Memorial Gardens has a long history of honoring our military members, especially during Memorial Day Weekend. In 2015, our Field of Memories was created; 1000 American Flags erected each year as a stunning tribute to the men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation.…...
Locating a Loved One at Arlington
LOCATING A LOVED ONE: CONVENIENT ALTERNATIVE One critical area of emphasis here at Arlington is to constantly seek improvement in the experience of lot owners and visitors to our grounds. Sometimes improvements come through developing or refining existing services; but, sometimes they come through the introduction of new products. During…...
Mother’s Day at Arlington
You Will Never Understand… This coming Sunday we celebrate Mother’s Day. Those of us fortunate enough to still have our Mothers in our lives will send a card, flowers, chocolates or pay a visit to that one, uniquely special person. But for those who can’t personally visit their Mother, there’s…...
Field of Memories 2020
Due to COVID-19, the Field of Memories and the weekend activities for Memorial Day 2020 at The Arlington Memorial Gardens is cancelled. For those who have purchased a flag dedication(s), a letter has been mailed to you regarding your purchase. More information regarding Memorial Day at Arlington will be made…...
