Fairview Cemetery Association
Continuing a tradition
Located in Wahpeton, North Dakota, Fairview Cemetery and Memorial Gardens are non-denominational and offer a full range of services, including lots, crypts, niches, markers and monuments.
We provide a dignified, attractive cemetery and perpetual care that is personal and caring.
Our grounds are maintained by skilled staff, ensuring the finest facility in the Wahpeton-Breckenridge area.
Are you doing genealogical research? Visit our Interment Directory for more information.
News and announcements
Public Notice
In an effort to maintain the beauty & integrity of your loved one's final resting place, we are requesting your assistance as continue to maintain the grounds with mowing & trimming at Fairview Cemetery.
Because we do not want to damage any of your personal mementos placed around your loved one's memorial, we would kindly ask that all of these items, other than those placed in the flower vases, be removed by SUNDAY, JUNE 15TH, 2025.
In the event that you are unable to remove the items by requested date, the items will be placed in our trailer. The trailer will be available for you to retrieve your items from. If you require assistance, please contact us at 701-640-9818.
We would like to thank you in advance for helping us to keep Fairview Cemetery maintained with the utmost dignity.
The next date of removing items for the season is Wednesday, October 15th, 2025.
Signage Update
The wooden Fairview Memorial Gardens sign was restored and installed by the board members. It has been installed at the north entrance along 11th Street of the cemetery.
Tree Removal & Planting
Fairview Cemetery is continuing with tree removal and tree planting. The Memorial funds will help continue to keep the grounds beautiful for years to come. Any donations/memorials are truly appreciated and may be sent to: Fairview Cemetery P. O. Box 611 Wahpeton, ND 58074
Columbarium
The columbarium is located next to the mausoleum, which is a niche building for the above ground inurnments of cremains.
There are spaces available for purchase. If you are interested in purchasing a niche or have questions, please contact the office at 701-640-9818.
Vase Holders
Fairview Cemetery has a vase option for families. This metal, painted vase holder slides along the edge of the granite and can accommodate a vase and flag or solar light. Because it fits over the granite, it can stay in place through the season. Visit our services page for more information.
Cemetery Books
Fairview Cemetery has a book for sale entitled "More Than A Name And A Date", volume 1. It includes cemetery interment obituaries from 1884-1929. The cost is $20 and can be purchased locally from the Red Door Art Gallery, Bagg Bonanza Farm, and the County Museum as well as from the cemetery. For an additional $5, you can have it mailed to you. Contract the secretary through our website email address. Volume 2 of Cemetery Stories is now available. It includes interment obituaries from 1930-1939. Each book is a $20 and can be purchased at the Red Door Art Gallery, County Museum, Bagg Bonanza Farm, Bold Print, and through the cemetery. For an additional $5, one can be mailed to you. Volumes 3, 4, & 5 of Cemetery Stories are now available. This volume covers the interments from Fairview Cemetery, years 1940-55. The cost is $20 and can be found at the Museum, Red Door Art Gallery, Bold Print or through the Cemetery.