Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary

09/04/2025

Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive.
Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!

09/03/2025

“Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.” -unknown

09/03/2025

09/02/2025

When the first plane crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center, panic erupted on every floor but a golden Labrador remained calm.

Roselle, a guide dog, rested under the desk of her blind master, Michael Hingson, on the 78th floor. As the building shook and smoke began to fill the air, Roselle did exactly what she was trained to do and more. She stayed concentrated and fearless.

Amidst deafening alarms, roaring voices, and falling debris, Roselle guided Michael through darkened staircases — descending 1,463 steps. During this descent, she only stopped to help others, bringing calm and comfort to the heart of chaos.

A few minutes after they exited through the doors of the building, the tower collapsed behind them.

She had led her master to safety on one of the darkest days in history, without showing any fear.

Roselle passed away in 2011, but her story continues to inspire millions. She wasn't just a guide dog, she was a hero

09/01/2025

Our Office will be closed on Monday in Recognition of the Labor Day Holiday.

- Cemetery will be Open Regular Hours -

08/31/2025

Reading Suggestion: Struggling to help a child understand death? Try this book “I Miss You: A First Look At Death” by Pat Thomas.

08/30/2025

National Grief Awareness Day is observed annually on August 30th to raise awareness about the universal yet personal experience of grief and promote understanding and compassion for the grieving process.
The day encourages acts of remembrance to honor and support those navigating the challenges of loss 💔

08/29/2025

Writing letters (or post-it notes) to your loved one who has passed away is a tangible way to processes your feelings of grief...
In recognition of National Grief Awareness Day there will be a "Letters to Lost Loved Ones" Exhibit in Fairhaven’s Lobby from August 25—September 5
We invite you to share a letter of your own 🩷

08/29/2025

It’s a phone that never rings and never will. But the Wind Phone at Skyline Memorial Gardens in Portland, Oregon, provides a quiet kind of to those who are .

Just outside Portland, tucked away in a quiet cemetery, there’s a phone that doesn’t ring and never will. But for those grieving a loved one it has become a lifeline for healing.

08/28/2025

Podcast enthusiasts - here's a great listen! Hear from a 74-year old woman who decides after her husband's death to go skydiving, a 3rd generation of beekeepers who lose it all, as well as uncover what loss does to a person.
"If I would be the one who died, what would I like him to be, in what position? Would I like him to enjoy life, to continue doing things with the grandkids, to continue with friendships, to continue normal... and the answer was as immediate, 100% yes. And that opened my eyes all of a sudden - now I am convinced he would like me to do the same thing."

In this episode, we talk to a 74-year-old woman who decides the only way to get over her husband's death is to jump out of an airplane. And to a third generation beekeeper whose entire collection of hives has been stolen - he believes by Russian mobsters. After losing so much can they tell themselve...

08/28/2025

Letters to Lost Loved Ones
What Would You Say to a Loved One You’ve Lost, If You Could?

We invite you to write a letter to your loved one who has passed away as a tangible way to processes your grief and preserve your memories

Ideas for Inspiration
One of your favorite memories you have of them
Events that have happened since their passing
Something you regret not saying to them
All the ways they touched your life
The many reasons they were so special to you

08/26/2025

In honor of National Dog Day...

During her career in the search and rescue division of the Mexican Navy, Frida the rescue dog assisted first responders in major disasters in Haiti and Ecuador, and across Mexico. Even in retirement, she continued her service by training other dogs before she died on November 15, 2022. On November 24, 2022, the Navy held a memorial service attended by Frida’s human and canine colleagues. Her urn was placed in the base of her statue at Naval headquarters, serving as a monument to her memory.