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Hours of Operation for Visitation
The cemetery is open year round (365 days) for visitation. The grounds are open from 8:00 AM to dusk. The gates are locked at dusk. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pets must be on a leash.
Facilities
Thirty fenced landscaped acres and natural areas. Adult graves are located throughout the park. Babyland is reserved for infants. An urn garden is reserved for ground inurnments. Two niche walls are available for cremations.
Services Available
Urns, vaults, and customized memorials are available for purchase.
Endowed Care
A percentage of grave sales revenue is placed in an endowed care fund to ensure future care of the Cemetery. The Cemetery is actively maintained by full time office and grounds maintenance staff.
Pre Need Arrangements
Property may be purchased in advanced of need with a Certificate of Use issued to the purchaser.
History
The Arlington Municipal Cemetery was formally plotted as "Harwood Cemetery" in 1903 and operated by a non-profit association. Adjoining property was purchased over the years and the Cemetery now encompasses 30 acres. The City of Arlington assumed ownership in 1999. The Cemetery is self-supporting and does not rely on tax revenues for operation and maintenance.
Memorial Day
The American Legion/Arlington Post #76 sponsors the "Avenue of Flags" annually to honor Veterans. Flags are donated, set up and taken down by volunteers. Each flagpole has a small plaque displaying the Veteran's name.
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