Since 1912, McGuire Funeral Service, Inc. has assisted families in the Washington Metropolitan area during very trying personal times. Today, we continue to provide the same concern and professionalism that has become our trademark. Even though we are a local, family owned establishment, we have served families on five continents by virtue of our expertise in the national and international shipment of remains.
When faced with making funeral arrangements, involving cremation and/or interment, it helps to have someone you know and trust to help you take care of the details. We offer a wide selection of services which allows each family to select an arrangement that meets their individual needs. At the arrangement conference, we provide personalized service in selecting the various elements of memorialization.
When faced with making funeral arrangements, involving cremation and/or interment, it helps to have someone you know and trust to help you take care of the details. We offer a wide selection of services which allows each family to select an arrangement that meets their individual needs. At the arrangement conference, we provide personalized service in selecting the various elements of memorialization.
Services
One of the outstanding firms in the nation's capital is the McGuire Funeral Service, Inc., founded in 1912 by Dr. Robert G. McGuire, whose father operated a pioneer drugstore bearing the family name at the corner of 9th and U Streets N.W. in the City of Washington, District of Columbia.
In the early 1920s Dr. McGuire moved the funeral establishment from 8th Street and Florida Avenue N.W. to a group of row houses in the 1800 block of 9th Street N.W. where it remained until 1974.It has been said that this group of buildings was the first "funeral parlor" in the city, having rooms resembling a living room or parlor where wakes and visitations could be held.
In the early 1920s Dr. McGuire moved the funeral establishment from 8th Street and Florida Avenue N.W. to a group of row houses in the 1800 block of 9th Street N.W. where it remained until 1974.It has been said that this group of buildings was the first "funeral parlor" in the city, having rooms resembling a living room or parlor where wakes and visitations could be held.
You are welcome to call us any time of the day, any day of the week, if immediate assistance is required. Or, visit our funeral home in person with an appointment. We maintain a dedicated facsimile line (202-723-0585) as well as an email address for the transmission of documents to and from our families.
There will be some items and/or information that we will need from you so that we can provide the services you have requested. All of the items listed below will not be needed in all circumstances. However, there may be additional items that are not listed which may be required because of your requests.
This is the information that you will need to provide to us in order that the death certificate can be completed and filed with the appropriate health department. If you do not wish to fill it out ahead of time, please gather the information requested before you meet with us. Keep in mind that this information must be accurate since it will become a part of the death certificate which is a legal document and which will be used for legal purposes.
Funerals fill an important role for those mourning the loss of a loved one. By providing surviving family and friends with an atmosphere of care and support in which to share thoughts and feelings about death, funerals are the first step in the healing process. It is the traditional way to recognize the finality of death.
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Melisa Johnson
Apr 24, 2021
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USE SOMEONE ELSE -so you don't have to add watching the funeral home to the list of things to do during a tragic time.
We used McQuire Funeral Home for my mothers cremation. We had a memorial service elsewhere, so this was to be the only service provided. They offered a 3rd party for the programs and to place the obituary ad in the Washington Post. When we got the funeral program I immediately noticed McQuire had added their logo to the program w/out asking. It just showed up in the 1st round shared w/ us by the printer. I thought that was tacky but was able to have that removed. I should have
We used McQuire Funeral Home for my mothers cremation. We had a memorial service elsewhere, so this was to be the only service provided. They offered a 3rd party for the programs and to place the obituary ad in the Washington Post. When we got the funeral program I immediately noticed McQuire had added their logo to the program w/out asking. It just showed up in the 1st round shared w/ us by the printer. I thought that was tacky but was able to have that removed. I should have
Sheryl Chapman
Feb 01, 2021
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Lance Coleman
Sep 09, 2020
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Martha Teate
Jul 27, 2016
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There are not enough words to properly express how amazing, comforting, and supportive the service was that we received at McGuire Funeral home. The level of professionalism, decorum, understanding and intuitive patience that they exhibited was outstanding. Mrs. Hinton, Mr. Robinson - we thank you from the very depths of our hearts for your end-to-end assistance during this very difficult time in our lives.
