About Fairview Lawn Cemetery
Municipal cemetery on Windsor Street holding 121 Titanic victim graves, the largest such burial ground anywhere, laid out in rows that trace a ship's hull on the sloped ground. Free to enter.
Features & Highlights
Detailed Information
Fairview Lawn Cemetery on Windsor Street in Halifax holds 121 graves of Titanic victims, arranged in rows that trace the shape of a ship's hull on the slope of the site. It is the largest burial ground for Titanic victims anywhere, and the headstones are still tended by volunteer groups. The cemetery is municipally run, free to enter, and included on most Halifax guided walking tours.
Practical Information
Address: 3720 Windsor Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 6A7, Canada.
Cemetery Grounds Hours: The cemetery is open to the public daily from sunrise to sunset (dawn to dusk).
Admission Cost: Entry is completely free. No tickets, reservations, or admission fees are required for individual visitors wishing to explore the grounds.
Administrative Contact: For official inquiries, the Cemetery Administration Office is open Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and can be reached by phone at 902.490.4883.
Important Visitor Policies:
- Motorcoach Restriction: Motorcoaches and large tour buses are not permitted to enter the cemetery grounds. Commercial tours booked through third-party providers must arrange for alternative drop-off points.
- Self-Guided Tours: Visitors are welcome to explore the historic grounds, including the final resting place of 121 victims of the Titanic, at their own pace during open hours.
For specific questions regarding accessibility or the cemetery's services (which include traditional burials, cremation lots, a columbarium, and green burial options), contact the administrative office directly.
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