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
Projects
Fairview is continuing with tree removal and replanting. Memorial funds will help us continue keeping our grounds beautiful for years to come. Donations/memorials may be sent to the PO address. Thank you.
Cemetery Book
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.
Vase holders now available
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.
Columbarium
A new columbarium has been added to the mausoleum area. This is a niche building for the above ground inurnment of cremains. Please contact us if you are interested in purchasing a niche or have questions.
Cemetery Manager
The cemetery board is looking for an individual who is interested in becoming the cemetery manager. This position begins on April 1.
This individual will be given guidance and training for the position.
If you are at all interested, please contact the present manager through the cemetery website for more details.
Grounds
the cemetery board is looking for someone who is interested in mowing the cemetery grounds for the 2025 season. All equipment will be provided as well as training. If you are interested, please contact the cemetery manager, through the cemetery website, for more details.