Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home

03/13/2026

Understanding Service Options

Over the next two weeks, we will take a closer look at each of the service options listed below. Our goal is to provide clear, thoughtful information to help educate our community and explain each option in greater detail. We believe that understanding your choices brings confidence and peace of mind when important decisions need to be made.

As always, if you have questions or would like to speak with someone directly, we are just a phone call away.

1️⃣Traditional Funeral Service-Visitation or viewing
-Formal ceremony
-Burial or entombment

2️⃣Memorial Service
-Ceremony without the presence of the casket
-Can be held weeks or months later

3️⃣Cremation Services
-Can include visitation and ceremony
-Many options for final placement or keepsakes

4️⃣Celebration of Life
-Personalized gathering focused on memories and legacy

03/11/2026

Today we proudly recognize Funeral Director & Mortician Appreciation Day.

We are grateful for our firms dedicated professionals, as well as others thought the world and community, who serve families with compassion, dignity, and care during life’s most difficult moments.

Their commitment, as well as ours to honoring every life and supporting every family is at the heart of what "WE" do. ♥️

Thank you to ALL the Funeral Directors and Morticians who make it possible to serve our community with respect and professionalism each and every day.

03/11/2026

Thank you to all who attended last night's "Pasta & PreNeed" event at Fairfax Memorial. Pre-Arranging your funeral and selecting your cemetery space prior to the time of need is one of the strongest gifts you can give your spouse, your children and all your loved ones. If you would like additional information, a tour of the funeral home and cemetery, email: Preplan@Fairfaxmemorial.com

03/10/2026

Easter Bunny is on deck and ready to have some fun on the 29th of March! Have the kids grab a basket and come on over.

03/05/2026

We invite you to participate in our “Share a Memory” Challenge.

Think of someone who made a lasting impact on your life. Now share one word or short phrase in the comments that describes them. ❤️

For example, It could be:
✨ “Kind”
🌿 “Strong”
💛 “Always smiling”
🕊️ “Selfless”

Let’s fill this space with meaningful words that celebrate love, legacy, and connection.

03/02/2026

You’re Invited: Easter in the Park 🌷🐣

We invite you to join us for Easter in the Park, a joyful community celebration filled with springtime fun, connection, and togetherness. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors as we gather to enjoy the outdoors and celebrate the season.

📍 Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home
📅 March 29th
⏰ 1:00 pm

We look forward to celebrating with you!

03/02/2026

Educational guide about Cremation

✔️ What Families Should Know:
Choosing cremation is a deeply personal decision, and many families have questions about what it involves. Here’s a simple, guide to help you understand the process:

❓What Is Cremation?
Cremation is a respectful process that reduces the body to ashes using heat. Families may choose it for personal, spiritual, environmental, or financial reasons.

❓Why Families Choose Cremation
Flexibility in memorial services — hold a service before or after cremation.

❓Personalization — options for scattering, keepsake urns, memorial jewelry, or placing ashes in a meaningful location.

❓Eco‑friendly options — biodegradable urns and green scattering choices.

❓Affordability — often a more cost‑conscious alternative to traditional burial.

If you’d like to learn more about cremation services or memorial options, please contact us anytime.

02/27/2026

We are grateful for the trust families place in us. Their words of appreciation inspire us to continue serving with heart and purpose.

02/24/2026

02/23/2026

The cemetery was established in 1957 by Cornelius H. Doherty, Sr. (1896-1969). Cornelius H. Doherty, Jr., served as President from 1967 until 2010, and his son, Michael H. Doherty, served as President from 2010 until 2020. All three were/are practicing attorneys, and have been instrumental in the establishment of Virginia laws regulating cemeteries.

It was the family's dream to have a funeral home on the property, and the 6-acre parcel on Braddock Road where it now stands had been set aside for that purpose. Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home opened August 15, 2003. Now, virtually all of a family's needs in connection with a funeral can be served from one location with the cemetery, funeral home and crematory.

The funeral home is operated under the same philosophy of service and commitment. Special care is given to accommodate the customs and traditions of the families that we serve.
If you would like us to contact you about prearrangement of funeral goods and services, please contact us at (703) 425-9702 or email through our information request form.

02/20/2026

Thank you to all who attended last night's funeral Pre-Planning presentation at St Mark's Catholic Church in Vienna. Fairfax Memorial is honored to collaborate with the Diocese of Arlington on this very important mission throughout Northern Virginia.
Plan today. Peace of mind tomorrow.
We will help you through the process.
Email: Preplan@Fairfaxmemorial.com