Deep community roots, deep compassion

Windsor Demaine, the Everlys and our entire staff understand the needs of families who've lost loved ones. We are Northern Virginia natives. We are your friends and neighbors, sharing the same values and beliefs that each life should be honored in a special way. We treat every family as if they were our own.

Demaine Funeral Home plans traditional and modern services, as well as imaginative celebrations. We offer updated gathering spaces large and intimate, as well as a spacious chapel filled with light. When you plan with us, you're not just choosing a provider—you're choosing a partner defined by professionalism, compassion and attention to detail that no other provider can offer.

Special funeral, memorial requests

We know everyone is different and has a story to tell. We help tell that story through thoughtful funeral and memorial services that celebrate life. Whether it's a lifelong passion, a favorite hobby or a distinguished military career, our team at Demaine Funeral Home will design a unique service around those details. This approach to funeral planning enables friends and family to fondly remember their loved one and what made them so special.

Expert planning assistance

Demaine Funeral Home has served thousands of families for over 220 years. While our community has changed, our dedication to quality service has remained the same. We are a member of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers, offering compassionate care and personalized service you can trust.

Please call or come by our funeral home in Alexandria to learn more about our funeral and cremation options. Whether planning ahead or at the time of need, we'll greet you with kindness and respect. It's important to remember you are not alone. 

History

Demaine Funeral Home dates back to 1789, when families turned to their local cabinetmaker for caskets. Early one morning, this custom brought an exhausted and cold messenger to the shop’s front door with the news that General George Washington had died at the age of 67. The messenger rode 14 miles with General Washington's measurements so the cabinetmaker could make a lead-lined mahogany casket to fit.

From cabinetmaker to funeral innovator

In 1841, Demaine Funeral Home opened at the corner of Fairfax and Prince streets in the bustling Scottish seaport town of Alexandria. The business is one of the oldest in Virginia. Early ledgers include services for prominent statesmen and well-to-do Virginia families.

In 1929, Windsor Demaine Jr. took over the family funeral business after both his father and grandfather died within a two-month period. He became the fourth generation of his family to operate the business.

Windsor Jr. moved the business from its storefront location to a four-story, white-column location on South Washington Street, a significant step in Demaine Funeral Home history. It had on-site parking, a flower shop, a large chapel and several parlors. In 1963, Windsor III joined his father in the business. Windsor III was instrumental in the expansion of Demaine Funeral Home to the community of Springfield in 1968.

Three locations, two families upholding a legacy

Demaine Funeral Home joined the Dignity Memorial family in 1992. Windsor III remained at the helm, guiding families with care.

Two members from another family with deep roots in funeral service, Joe Everly and his daughter, Danielle, joined Demaine Funeral Home in 2016 to help continue a tradition of excellence. Everly Funeral Home in Fairfax was renamed Demaine Funeral Home.

In 2017 and 2019, the Alexandria and Springfield locations were remodeled to better serve today's families with more casual gatherings and catered events.

Today, as a Dignity Memorial provider, we uphold the long-standing commitment to providing families the very best products and services backed by a 100% service guarantee and other benefits you won't find elsewhere.