Columbia Gardens Cemetery

Meet Grace Indorf! In her role as Family Advisor, she helps families select a final resting place for their loved one and assists with designing custom monuments and markers. She is skilled at event planning services -- whether at the graveside or in our Event Center for a chapel service or reception -- and coordinates with officiants, florists and caterers.



“It’s gratifying to comfort families and walk them through the steps to honor their loved one’s passing,” Grace says. “I enjoy meeting with people face to face to gain a good understanding of their needs.”



Before joining the Columbia Gardens office team in 2022, Grace worked with the American Battle Monuments Commission, an experience she finds helpful when dealing with the families of military veterans. “I always ask if their loved one served in the military and explain that they are eligible for military honors and a marker at Columbia Gardens,” she says. “If they need documentation of military service, I can assist.” Recently, Grace helped located the records for a 108-year-old veteran through the National Archives.



On a personal note, Grace played the piccolo and cymbals in the Washington Commanders Band for 10 years – before stepping away last year after the birth of her son.



Columbia Gardens appreciates the dedication and kindness Grace brings to the families we serve.

🌸 Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for our Annual Spring Fling! 🌸 Doug Barroga, Head Gardener, was on hand to welcome two new members of the Dew Crew, our summer groundskeeping crew of high school and college students. Nine years ago, Columbia Gardens launched the Dew Crew to help teens gain practical job experience in our community — and the program continues to thrive. Many crew members return, summer after summer, building skills, friendships, and pride in their work along the way. This year, the Dew Crew will be more than 25 members strong!

This Memorial Day, we remember with gratitude the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. In recognition of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25. Our grounds are open for visiting from dawn to dusk.

☀️ Our annual Spring Fling kicks off at noon on Saturday with loads of hands-on activities for children and adults. Celebrate spring🌷with us and enjoy a wonderful afternoon outdoors — learning about bees 🐝, growing roses🌹, planting trees🌳 and painting rocks 🎨 for a Mother’s Day gift. Enjoy delicious refreshments 🍪! All are welcome 💚.

Spring Fling is almost here! 🌸🌼🌿 Join us Saturday, May 9, 12:00 - 3:00 pm for an afternoon full of fun, creativity and community 🎉🤝.
Discover your inner beekeeper 🐝🍯, show off your skills in a co****le match 🎯 or tap into your artistic side by painting a rock for Mother’s Day 🎨💐. Get inspiration for your garden with tips on growing roses 🌹 and planting trees 🌳, and enjoy some delicious refreshments along the way 🍓.

Bring your family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, friends 🧑‍🤝‍🧑, and neighbors 🏡—everyone is welcome! We can’t wait to see you there!

Columbia Gardens loved being part of the Bunny Hop route again this year! 🐰 The turnout on Saturday was fantastic—participants of all ages joined in, from little ones in strollers to plenty sporting bunny ears. Best of all, the event helped support worthy Arlington charities.

Progress Update 🌿
When 13 pallets of sod were delivered at 5:00 am, our team was ready to get to work. 11 pallets were used for springtime prepping and sodding of new graves and 2 pallets were installed around our new columbaria. Fresh sod requires daily care in the first week, followed by a strict watering schedule to keep it thriving in the coming weeks.

Our new pair of columbaria are a wonderful addition to the grounds, and we can’t wait to share the finished look with you.

Stay tuned for the final reveal—coming soon!

🌸✨ Spring is calling… and so is the fun! ✨🌸 Join us on May 9, Noon to 3:00 pm, for our Annual Spring Fling — an afternoon packed with hands-on activities for children & adults!

🎨 Create a one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day gift by painting a rock
🌹 Learn expert tips for growing beautiful roses & planting trees
🐝 Suit up like a real beekeeper & visit our buzzing hives
🎯 Challenge your friends to a game of co****le
🍹 Relax & enjoy light refreshments

Two Canada geese made a recent layover at Columbia Gardens Cemetery on their journey north. 🪶 A few fun facts about this large migratory waterfowl:
• Weight: 6–19 pounds
• Length: 2.5–4 feet
• Lifespan: 10–24 years
• Most mate for life
• Flight speeds of 40–50 mph
• Can travel 2,000–3,000 miles during migration
We’re always glad when wildlife stops by for a visit on their seasonal travels. 🌿

Get ready to hop into the Arlington Bunny Hop 5K on April 18 at 8:00 AM! 🐰🏃‍♀️
Once again, Columbia Gardens Cemetery is proud to sponsor this fun charity race, which runs right through our grounds. All ages are welcome and costumes are encouraged!

Sign up today: arlingtonbunnyhop.org