Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary

08/07/2026

The ancient Greek tradition of placing flowers on a grave was originally done because they believed that if the flowers grew and bloomed, the deceased had found peace in the afterlife.

08/07/2026

08/05/2026

"Preplanning your funeral is a good idea."

In a recent study, 64% of families agreed with that statement. However, only 20% of families plan ahead.

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08/03/2026

🎶 Calling All Local Musicians! 🎶

We're looking for talented local musicians to help bring our Community Art Walk to life!

📅 Saturday, August 29
🕒 3:00–6:00 PM
📍 Fairhaven Memorial Park

Whether you're a solo artist, acoustic duo, or small ensemble, we'd love to feature your live music as guests explore local art and enjoy an afternoon of creativity and community.

Interested in performing?
Send us a message or contact [email protected]

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Let's make this a memorable afternoon celebrating art, music, and community! 🎨🎵

08/02/2026

Mark Your Calendar!
Local Artists, Live Music, Food Trucks, and a special hour of Storytelling and Meet-and-Greet with author, Victor Villasenor!

07/31/2026

It was a common mourning custom to stop all clocks in a house the moment a loved one passed away.
This practice created a symbolic pause in time that gave the living a concrete, meaningful action during the overwhelming initial moments of grief.
The clocks would typically remain frozen until after the funeral had taken place, at which point they were restarted or reset.

07/30/2026

Our Celebration of Life Team created beautiful table displays to inspire ideas for Do What You Love to End Alz events…
Dignity Memorial is proud to partner with Alzheimer's Association, Orange County Chapter to raise awareness and support to

07/24/2026

What is a Professional Mourner?
Prior to the 20th century, some European and Roman families hired professional mourners—individuals paid to weep, wail, or look sad to ensure the deceased had a large "crowd"

07/24/2026

Reflections...
Photo by Matt Zoeter