Business Details
Trusted Historic Cemetery Services in Roanoke, VA
The Fair View Group has provided compassionate burial services to families in the Roanoke Valley since 1890. We oversee Historic Fair View Cemetery, established in 1890, and Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, founded in 1930, offering traditional in-ground burials, cremation options, and perpetual care. Our team specializes in personalized pre-planning programs, ensuring families can make informed decisions while alleviating future stress. With over 130 years of experience, we combine historical preservation with modern memorialization solutions, including columbarium niches, granite benches, and veterans' burial sites.Our AfterCare Program provides ongoing support to grieving families, reflecting our commitment to holistic, long-term service. Recognized for our dedication to maintaining serene, well-landscaped grounds, we serve as a trusted resource for genealogy research and community heritage preservation. As a 501(c)(13) nonprofit organization, we reinvest donations into cemetery beautification and infrastructure improvements, ensuring these sacred spaces endure for future generations.
Services
Burial Arrangements
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning Programs
AfterCare Support
Genealogy Search
Columbarium Niche
Memorial Benches
Perpetual Care
Veterans Burials
Online Forms
Highlights and features
- Over 130 years of continuous service to Roanoke families
- Personalized pre-planning consultations with licensed counselors
- Compassionate AfterCare support for long-term grief assistance
- Historic grounds featuring veterans' memorials and genealogical resources
- Nonprofit status ensuring perpetual care and community reinvestment
What people say
Compassionate staff
Beautifully maintained grounds
Personalized attention
Knowledgeable counselors
Meaningful memorials
Services
Burial Arrangements
We offer traditional in-ground burials, burial vaults, and cremation options at both Fair View Cemetery and Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Our staff coordinates all details with funeral homes, including processions, gravesite preparation, and service assistance. Families receive personalized guidance through every step of the burial process.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services include columbarium niches, memorial benches, and garden interment options. The Cedar Lawn Cremation Garden features affordable single/double niches and personalized bronze plaques. We help families create meaningful memorialization solutions that honor their loved ones' wishes.
Pre-Planning Programs
Our licensed counselors provide free in-office or in-home consultations for pre-need arrangements. Families can secure burial spaces, select memorials, and document preferences in advance to relieve future decision-making burdens. We offer flexible options for individual and family needs.
AfterCare Program
This ongoing support program assists families through the grieving process with follow-up communication and resources. Our counselors maintain contact after services, offering emotional support and practical assistance while ensuring families' contact information remains current for future needs.
Genealogy Search
We provide access to burial records and historical data through our online genealogy database. Staff assist researchers in locating ancestors and notable figures interred at our cemeteries, including veterans and prominent Roanoke Valley families. This service supports both personal and academic historical investigations.
People
Sherry Thompson
Customer Service Coordinator
Sherry manages daily operations and family communications, ensuring seamless service coordination. With over 15 years at Fair View, she provides compassionate support during pre-planning consultations and post-service follow-ups.
Georgia Barnett
Office Manager
Georgia oversees administrative functions and maintains property records. She ensures accurate documentation of lot ownership and coordinates office logistics, bringing 20 years of cemetery management experience to her role.
Missy Spradlin
Family Service Counselor
Missy provides personalized grief support and pre-planning guidance. Recognized for her compassionate approach, she coordinates memorial details and AfterCare follow-ups, combining empathy with professional expertise in bereavement services.
Questions
What burial options are available at Fair View Group cemeteries?
We offer traditional in-ground burials, cremation niches, granite memorial benches, and veterans' burial sites. Both cemeteries provide perpetual care and multiple memorialization choices.
Can I pre-plan my burial arrangements?
Yes, our licensed counselors offer free pre-planning consultations to document your preferences and secure burial spaces in advance, reducing future family decision-making burdens.
Are the cemeteries open to the public?
Yes, both cemeteries are open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (extended to 6:00 PM May-August) for visitation and walking tours.
How can I research family burial records?
Use our online genealogy search tool or contact our office for assistance locating ancestors interred at Fair View or Cedar Lawn since the 1890s.
Do you offer seasonal flower programs?
Yes, our seasonal flower program allows families to schedule regular floral placements on gravesites with discounted pricing for multiple orders.
What community initiatives do you support?
We host annual veteran flag ceremonies, scout troop activities, and historical walking tours while maintaining genealogical resources for public research access.
