Washington Crossing National Cemetery

Category: Military cemetery

Address: 830 Highland Rd, Newtown, PA 18940, USA

Phone: +12155045610

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8AM–4:30PM

Tuesday: 8AM–4:30PM

Wednesday: 8AM–4:30PM

Thursday: 8AM–4:30PM

Friday: 8AM–4:30PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Sally Rochlin

Oct 19, 2022

It was the most beautiful place I've ever seen everyone was treated with the utmost respect and I know my husband is smiling from his grave. I am so overwhelmed with the service they gave my husband and my family and friends.

Michele Slater

Sep 29, 2022

My brother was buried here today September 29,2022. The honors were moving and majestic. He was a Vietnam vet 1966-1970. Those veterans never got the honors they deserved. He did today.

Anne DeSimone

Sep 10, 2022

Beautifully cared for cemetery. Maps states closed on weekends. The office is closed on weekends, but the cemetery is open to the public 7 days a week until dusk.

Rita Brown

Aug 23, 2022

Treated with such respect and compassion. Explained everything to us as to what they would be doing.

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Questions & Answers

Can you plant Easter flowers on gravesite?

mary cooper | Nov 3, 2018
Shanita Jones | Nov 2, 2021

No

last year didn't every grave site have a wreath?

jr mcquaite | Nov 3, 2018
annette mezzetti | Nov 3, 2018

i visit the walls, creamation. idk about graves.

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How to look up grave cite.

Belinda Quinton | Nov 3, 2017
Queen C X 215 | Nov 3, 2017

Hi Belinda, there is a kisok in the buliding.

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I would like to take my nephew to visit his grandfather's grave, however, we don't know where he was buried because after the service at the cemetary we were told to return to our cars. Any advise will be helpful. Thanks

Maria Miranda | Nov 2, 2020
Kenneth Matteson | Nov 2, 2020

Stop in the office out front. They have a kiosk in there. Enter his name and it will tell you right where he's buried along with a map to direct you.

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Date of laying of the wreaths for 2017

Carol Toth | Nov 3, 2018
Terry S | Nov 3, 2018

They're not going to put a wreath on every headstone. Just at the beginning of every row. They advised family's to put a wreath on your loved ones headsone.

Is the cemetery open to the public on Sunday?

Sharon Craft | Jul 5, 2022
Patti Leonard | Jul 5, 2022

Yes. There is nothing to prevent anyone from visiting during any day

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do you have to schedule an appt to visit

Cherell Alexander | Nov 3, 2019
Richard J. Barbalace | Nov 3, 2019

No, visitors are always welcome at the times that Cherell mentioned above. If you want to inquire about a scheduling a burial, I would call ahead to make sure you know the requirements and have the appropriate documentation ready.

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Has Veronica Williams 's headstone been put in place yet ?

Na2 sway | Nov 3, 2019
Tony Murray | Nov 3, 2019

Please call the office at 215 504 5610 between 8am-430pm and they can assist you.

Can we bring either a wreath or blanket

Linda Waskiewicz | Nov 3, 2019
Tony Murray | Nov 3, 2019

Yes, grave blankets are authorized.

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Can spouses ashes be buried with the service members ashes here?

Janice Watson | Aug 4, 2022
Sandy Toes | Aug 4, 2022

I would call

My mom's heavenly bday is Dec 2nd but my hubby doesn't get done work until 4:30 can I still go see her after that time or will it be closed??

Rebecca Farner | Dec 7, 2021
Chris Gattone | Dec 7, 2021

You should still be able to go.

Can I bring a plastic purple flower to my mom's gravesight? Thanks

Catherine Sweeney | Nov 2, 2021
Beverly Campbell | Nov 2, 2021

I did see flags and silk flowers at some graves. They'd have to be right at the base of the stone so the men can trim easily though. I believe I'd call the office to double check.

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Can you get to kiosh on holidays

Rosalyn McKiver | Nov 2, 2021
Chris Turner | Nov 2, 2021

Yes

Is the cemetery open for Easter 2021

Cheryl Thornton | Nov 2, 2021
Sue Bailey | Nov 2, 2021

Yes...always open

Are they participating in wreaths across America in 2020?

Judi Roberts | Nov 2, 2021
Chrissy Gorda | Nov 2, 2021

From what I've been told every plot will receive a wreath just the way its done at Arlington. Hope this helps with your question.

can you visit a grave on sunday?

Gary Blakla | Nov 2, 2020
Colleen McAllister | Nov 2, 2020

Yes

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Is there a burial cost for a surviving spouse, such as, opening the grave site, etc.?

Carol Giemza-Huff | Nov 2, 2020
Ray Santoleri | Nov 2, 2020

I don't think so. You should verify with your funeral director or ask Washington Crossing though.

What type of urn and size is used to bury ashes?

Shirley Burke | Nov 2, 2020
Renaye Dev | Nov 2, 2020

I know for national cemeteries, the requirements are 10 inches wide, 13 inches high and 18 inches deep. Any urn that is smaller than those measurements are suitable. If you have further questions please contact Washington's Crossing cemetery (215)504-5610.

I am inquiring about a friend of mine and wanted to find out the date of his Interment. His name is Forrest B. Clark

Kevin Archibald | Nov 2, 2020
Vicente Duvivier | Nov 2, 2020

Yes they still have directory of names. Gives u location of your beloved.

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How can I obtain a brochure on Washington Crossing Cemetery? My Dad is 94 and a world war II veteran who received a purple heart. He's very interested in information on this beautiful cemetery.

Barbie D | Nov 2, 2020
Christian Walter | Nov 2, 2020

I would certainly you believe you should be able to call there and speak to someone in reference to that. You may also be able to find something else about it online also

Will the cemetery be open on Christmas?

Randal Thompson | Nov 2, 2020
Rich Johnson | Nov 2, 2020

i there a way to find a grave site when office is closed?

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What is the largest size an urn can be to be placed in a niche?

Geraldine Warmingham | Nov 2, 2020
Brandon J | Nov 2, 2020

Give them a call for this.

Does this cemetery participate in the Wreaths Across America?

Janet Glynn | Nov 2, 2020
Kenneth Matteson | Nov 2, 2020

Yes they do. Last Christmas they put a wreath on my mom's grave so when I bought her.grave blanket, I put the wreath on top of it as a thank you!

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Will there be a service on Memorial Day Service

Dee Clark | Nov 3, 2019
Tony Murray | Nov 3, 2019

I work at the cemetery. The ceremony starts at 1045am. Shuttle buses provided from Grace Point church.

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What time does the park close on Easter Sunday

Vanessa Bullock | Nov 3, 2019
Tony Murray | Nov 3, 2019

It closes at sunset, every day of the year.

What has happened to the tall American flag at the cemetery. It has been missing for several weeks now.

Thomas Beresford | Nov 3, 2019
Tony Murray | Nov 3, 2019

The flag pole is broken and we are waiting on the parts .

Are there rest rooms open on weekends

Chris S | Nov 3, 2019
Aaron Creekmore | Nov 3, 2019

Yes. The visitors center is directly attached to the admin building. Be advised, the admin section of the building is closed during the weekends. However the the visitors section is open, with restrooms.

Are they open on thanksgiving?

Aj Curcio | Nov 3, 2019
John Quinn | Nov 3, 2019

The cemetery will be open but the offices will be closed

Does this cemetery offer pet and human interment?

George Signoriello | Nov 3, 2018
Jim Trish | Nov 3, 2018

Ill ask today about it are u a vet

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My husband died Sept 15..At that time I was not ready to let him go but I did receive a reservation number..Is that reservation still valid?

Deanna Antczak | Nov 3, 2018
Pat Weideman | Nov 3, 2018

Yes that number is still valid call the office and talk to them. They were very helpful to me when my husband died. .I'm sorry for yor loss.

On one of the comments left by a visitor stated that his wife is berried at WCNC but when his time comes he will be interred in a different location of WCNC? Is that correct?

Jack Nark | Nov 3, 2018
Eric Teschke | Nov 3, 2018

I don't believe that is true their are spouses on the same stone and at diffent times. As long it was stated that they were to be buried in the same vault.

Are full size casket burials dug at the cemetary

richard dafrico | Nov 3, 2018
Ryan McGorty | Nov 3, 2018

I'm quite sure they can handle full size caskets, and even extra large size caskets.

how do i find out when someone is having a service

Philip Polizzi | Nov 3, 2018
Mendi Mbenzele | Nov 3, 2018

Call main number with questions

What is needed to be allowed this privledge?

Flo Foerst | Nov 3, 2018
Mendi Mbenzele | Nov 3, 2018

Served in the military

Can I plant Easter flowers on gravesite?

mary cooper | Nov 3, 2018
Marie Cahill-McElroy | Nov 3, 2018

No planting permitted.

Can I plant flowers on gravesite?

mary cooper | Nov 3, 2018
Shanita Jones | Nov 2, 2021

No bring cut ones

Will a urn 10.3"x6.1" fit in the burial wall

Papi Maxipoo | Nov 3, 2018
Terry S | Nov 3, 2018

You would have to call the office and ask for Mike or your funeral director.

Do the military provide a vault.

JULIA BURTON | Nov 3, 2018
Terry S | Nov 3, 2018

Yes they do.

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Is there a volunteer workday scheduled to retrieve wreaths we placed on 16th? If so details and to whom do we call to participate?

Kimberly Weinstein | Nov 3, 2018
Mendi Mbenzele | Nov 3, 2018

You would have to call Washington Crossing main office number to get the answer to your question. They would have a clear response.

Since this Saturday is Veterans Day how your open or the services is this Friday?

Niska Smith | Nov 3, 2018
Mendi Mbenzele | Nov 3, 2018

Google for events

Do Vetrans and their spouse receive a free Burial spot ? Or is that a rumor?

Eileen Schukis | Nov 3, 2017
Mendi Mbenzele | Nov 3, 2017

Yes wife qualifies for plot. Must go down to veteran office in your home area with documentation. They will answer all question. Give you everything wife is titled to

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