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A second mausoleum, Willow View, was built in 2003. It uniquely intermingles with the sloping land in a line along the Westerly side of Bunnell Pond. It gives a dramatic view to the willow trees and daffodil meadow across the water and to the rolling hills beyond.
Fairview’s third mausoleum, Pond View, was completed in 2019. Its design and finishing are effectively incorporated with the architecture of Mausoleum I, forming an attractive complex for entombment. Pond View also adds to Fairview’s offerings of niches for cremains. The Pond View niches have been appealingly built into a retaining wall that faces directly onto Bunnell Pond.
The initial Lodge and Chapel, now serving as the administrative office, and the neighboring maintenance building, the old Barn, underwent complete renovation beginning in 2012. Both buildings were well over a century old. The office renovation provided modern facilities for record preservation and a gathering room, formerly the old chapel. The gathering room is equipped with state-of-the-art technology available for use at memorial services.
In 2018 Fairview cemetery celebrated its sesquicentennial anniversary with two major events. In April an event was held on the grounds acknowledging its “Founding Fathers”. A plaque with their names was dedicated and placed on the renovated office building. A proclamation from the Town of Westfield was presented by mayor Shelly Brindle. The event included live music and talks on Fairview’s history and arboretum. Walking and carriage tours were offered while period attired singing strollers roamed the grounds.
A second event was held in September commemorating the 1868 dedication of the cemetery. Rev. Dr. Sam Henderson of the Presbyterian Church in Westfield and Rev. Dr. Duncan Johnston, Rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield, officiated with remarks, prayers, and readings from the original dedication ceremony 150 years prior. A proclamation from the New Jersey State Assembly was presented by NJ Senator Tom Kean and NJ Assemblyman Jon Bramnick.
