★★★★★Fairhaven was incredible from the very first sad day we had to go there. My husband's family is all buried at Fairhaven, but we have had previous mortuary services at another Orange County place (with burial at Fairhaven), and this time we used Fairhaven for everything and it was a much smoother process and beautiful from beginning to end. It is much simpler to have Fairhaven handle everything. Shelley and Ricardo were great at handling the funeral planning and cemetery plot and treated us with kindness and grace. Shelley did not once judge us for not seeking a package and worked with us with what we wanted to bring ourselves, and we are very thankful. There was no unnecessary upselling. They also coordinated for us military honors for the deceased. The day of services, we used the smaller Chapel in the main building and it was beautiful inside. Richard and Yolanda were both excellent day of coordinators, truly professional, kept things moving in a timely manner and kept communicating with us throughout. Fairhaven allowed us to use our own video mp4 for the slideshow and displayed it. Everything was as seamless as you could hope on a sad and stressful day. Thank you Rich and Yolanda. The grounds are beautiful and well kept.
joRnS Henderson
5 months ago
FairHaven has been a place of solace and peace during some of the most challenging times in my life. Fortunately They consider all as Family.
We have 5 generations in St. Johns section but most of the dozen other family members are in primary cemetery area ( mine included).
The silence allows for immense reflection.
Staff is outstanding!
Most recent trip was to memorialize passing of Sister aged 39 from brain tumor. Was with Father and when we went to get flowers from inhouse always open during business hours flowers. We described the type of person She was and they selected and even added more Sunflowers 🌻
Very thoughtful.
Family spread all over world but we all plan on being together at FairHaven.
Extremely well maintained.
Can manage any type or size.
Many different religions have exquisite areas.
On-site Chapel is very pleasing and offers many settings. Staff is very helpful with final planning. Recently went thru and selected my own plot placement next to my Sisters due to CML Luekiema Cancer diagnosis.
They were very empathetic and genuine.
Very respectful folks and a lovely reverent place to continue loving those we have lost. Discovered that the financial side of things was a very pleasant surprise while going through recent selection process for my desired spot under tree with bench surrounded by dozens of Family members. Sister, Grandparents, Cousins, Aunts & Uncles...We will all be together again in a wonderful atmosphere.
Highly Recommend
Really have personal stigma with cemeteries but for some reason I can find moments of peace & understanding while at FairHaven.
Thank You 🙏
Monique Bracamonte
2 months ago
My family originally chose Fairhaven for its professionalism, peaceful environment, and location. We bought several plots and felt confident in our decision. When my mom passed in April 2025, the staff helped us immensely and everything went well! I’m forever grateful for their kindness. However, as we’ve been visiting my mom, a lot of issues have arose. My mom chose her location because it was going to be by the water fountain. They assured us that the fountain would be fixed soon, yet it has been broken for quite some time, perhaps over a year now. It has dirty water and mosquitoes. Another issue is the water for our flowers. The outdoor water faucet has been broken for several months. It’s caused us to get water from another nearby faucet. However, I come today and that faucet is now locked. I’m not quite sure what’s going on with this cemetery’s operations, but it needs to be reviewed. It’s quite frustrating to try to peacefully spend time with your loved ones and you consistently encounter issues.
Moni Cisneros
2 months ago
I want to express my deep dissatisfaction with the services I have received from Fairhaven Cemetery on two separate and very painful occasions.
When my son passed away, I met with Maria to discuss the services I wanted for him. We had a clear conversation about my wishes. However, when the day of the service arrived, it was nothing like what I had requested. I was then told that I would need to pay additional money for the services we had already discussed. I was extremely upset. During one of the most difficult moments of my life, I felt the service provided was cold-hearted and lacking compassion, as though my grief did not matter.
Two years later, after the passing of my other son, I am once again experiencing distress due to poor communication and inconsistent information regarding my son’s headstone. I have been told one thing, only to be told something different later. I am still struggling to have my son’s headstone completed, and this ongoing delay has caused me significant stress, anxiety, and emotional pain.
No parent should have to fight this hard for dignity and respect for their child’s resting place. These experiences have left me feeling that Fairhaven Cemetery is more concerned with money than with compassion or honoring families during their time of loss.
Based on my experiences, I would not recommend Fairhaven Cemetery to others. I respectfully request that my headstone matter be addressed and processed as soon as possible, out of basic respect for my son.
★★★★★Jocelyn and Edson were so helpful and thorough. They made the process much easier considering the situation. I have 3 family members buried here going back as far as 30 years and every time we've had great service. Such beautiful grounds, buildings, and areas for services. I highly recommend them.
