In order to fulfill our mission, our association supports the following:
- Maintains an interactive map of the Fairfax County Cemeteries, CLICK HERE
- Sponsors cemetery cleanups and cleaning of grave markers (have supported over 30 Eagle Scout projects)
- Members present talks on preservation and history of cemeteries
- Participates in county historical events (Fairfax County 275th anniversary celebration)
- Communicates with local and state officials about cemetery preservation
- Conducts cemetery surveys
- Coordinates with librarians on updates of cemetery records
- Responds to queries about local cemeteries and/or burials
- Responds to cemeteries in crisis communications
- Provides tours of historic cemeteries
- Provides demonstrations of cleaning of grave markers
- Presents programs on how to research family information
- Educates the community about the Virginia Code of law regarding cemeteries
- Educates the community about the preservation of cemeteries and markers
- Educates the community about the historical importance of cemeteries
- Researches and creates databases on Fairfax County war veterans
- Distributes a newsletter
- Maintains a website
- Supports adopt a cemetery program
