"Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, and never stops at all." - Emily Dickenson
Cemeteries are a testament to a city’s rich heritage and help to maintain and preserve local history. Niagara Falls Cemeteries are no exception. The City of Niagara Falls currently administers, operates and maintains twenty cemeteries throughout the urban and rural municipality.
Often noted as some of the most beautiful and well kept cemeteries in North America, the City of Niagara Falls Cemetery Services takes exceptional pride in their work. For additional information on available services, visit the Cemetery Services section.
Cemetery Locations
Fairview and Lundy's Lane cemeteries are the largest and most active, while Drummond Hill has the most historical significance and also remains semi-active. Several cemeteries currently maintained by the Cemetery Services were originally identified as abandoned pioneer farms and church yards.
In an ongoing effort to provide exceptional service and maintain historically accurate information, Cemetery staff continues to search for information related to the original owners and names of the deceased buried in the pioneer cemeteries. Should you or someone you know have old records or related information, please contact Cemetery Services at Fairview Cemetery at 905-354-4721 or by visiting the Contact page.
Location and Contact
Cemetery Services is a division of the Municipal Works Department. The Cemetery Office is located at Fairview Cemetery (Stanley Avenue & Morrison Street) and can be accessed easily from the main entrance on Stanley Avenue (across from Maple St.). You can also view the map illustrating the location of the Fairview Cemetery Offices. The phone number at Fairview is 905-354-4721.
Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The office is closed on weekends and all statutory holidays.
Important Cemetery Updates & Notices
With spring nearly upon us, Cemetery Staff will soon be conducting clean sweeps of each cemetery. In an effort to keep our cemeteries clean, beautiful and safe, Cemetery Staff request the assistance of interment rights holders to uphold the Lot Decoration Rules as delineated in Section 8 of By Law 2000-254.
The following are examples of the Rules that will be implemented during the clean sweeps:
- Fences or curbs made of iron, wood, wire or plastic are a hindrance to the operation and maintenance of the Cemetery and are not permitted.
- Artificial Christmas flowers and wreaths must be removed from the Cemetery no later than April 1st of each year.
- For additional information, please review the Public Notice regarding Flower Bed Guidelines.