Demaine Funeral Home

10/27/2025

Thank you so much for everyone who attended & participated this year's trunk o treat and can't wait until next year!
Participants Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department My Pet Alpaca Strongher Training Vets' Retreat Virginia, Inc., Dee Vinchey Entertainment for Face Painters and balloon animals, Always Best Care Senior services Alexandria, Johns United Methodist church , DKTK Food truck, DC Billy Cheesesteaks and Chef Jeff's!

09/30/2025

Join our Demaine Alexandria location for an evening of painting/drawing and refreshments!

07/09/2025

We went to the Live stream and Lunch put on by our sister location Demaine Funeral Home - Fairfax

06/09/2025

Senior resource chamber of commerce meeting at Heatherwood in Burke VA!

05/16/2025

Our card station is up in our lobby, if you'd like to handwrite a message of positivity to someone in need please stop in or drop off any cards you'd like to donate. We will be dropping them off at A Bright Spot at the end of June. 🫶

01/26/2025

Whether you choose in-ground burial, above ground entombment or an option for cremation, cemetery property provides a final resting place for family and friends to visit and reflect on your legacy. Dignity Memorial® cemeteries offer a wide range of burial options, and Dignity Memorial professionals are here to help you choose the property that best suits the personal wishes, family preferences and cultural traditions of you or your loved one. Watch this video to see these different options:

There are several types of cemetery properties and different burial options. Learn more about in-ground and aboveground options for you and your loved one.

01/25/2025

01/24/2025

: A casket is rectangular with a lid and a coffin is six-sided, wider at the shoulders and narrower at the feet. Caskets are more commonly used in the United States and Canada than coffins.

09/25/2023

SCI is excited to launch the 2024 Scholarship Program application period. Current mortuary students can apply today!
SCI has awarded 477 Mortuary Science students with over $890,000 in awards to date.
This year we will award over $96,000 in scholarships to 25 students with the top award being $10,000!
Access your application by utilizing the QR code. The deadline to apply is December 31, 2023.
Any questions should be directed to [email protected].

08/07/2023

Entire books have been written about the language of flowers. Throughout the ages and around the world, different types of flowers have been assigned certain sentiments. The kinds you choose for a funeral floral arrangement can carry subtle meanings, and those meanings can vary from culture to culture.

Want to know the meaning of each type of flower? Look through our helpful guide for tips on which flowers to order. Learn more today!

08/06/2023

When it comes to planning your loved one’s funeral service, we cater to your every need—right down to the catering. It’s just one more way we offer service beyond expectation. https://bit.ly/3MccaBj

08/05/2023

The days after losing a loved one can be hard. Financial surprises can make them even harder. Here's what to know about a matter that catches many families off guard.

Families with prepaid cemetery property are often surprised by opening and closing fees, also called cemetery professional service fees. Here's how to avoid being caught off guard by unexpected burial expenses.

08/04/2023

Funerals are not unique to humans. Elephants, dolphins, chimpanzees, crows and other animals have been discovered demonstrating ritualistic mourning behaviors.

08/03/2023

Social connections may help protect health and lengthen life. Scientists are finding that our link to others can have powerful effects on our health. Whether with family, friends, neighbors, romantic partners or others, social connections can influence our biology and well-being. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3tHaSaR

08/02/2023

Extending back to ancient times, the funeral procession allows friends and family to accompany their loved one to the loved one's final resting place or crematory. What should you do if you're part of a funeral procession?

Across different faiths and cultures, the funeral procession is a common tradition. What should you do if you're part of a funeral procession? Brush up on etiquette.

08/01/2023

What makes a Dignity Memorial provider different? They offer unique benefits like Relocation Protection, Lifetime Flexibility, Purchase Protection, Family First Cost Coverage and more. Call us now to learn more. https://bit.ly/3O5D4MQ