Oakwood Cemetery
401 N Roosevelt Street
Falls Church, Virginia
571-365-5551
Historical and Traditional Monument and Marker Sites
Historical and Traditional Monument and Marker Sites
Oakwood Cemetery, located near what is now known as Seven Corners, was originally a Methodist Cemetery. Fairfax Chapel, the first Methodist Church in Falls Church, was located where the graves of the Crump and Crossman families are now located. During the War Between the States, many of the stones were used in line defenses by the 121st New York Regiment.
Early Beginnings
. . . . Before the Civil War
Things to consider . . . . . .
Choosing a cemetery and burial plot can be a difficult task. Not many people have the experience of making this decision and aren't quite sure of what to look for. Things one might consider before choosing a final resting place:
- Do I like the size of the
Cemetery?
- Is it convenient for me to go
there?
- Are the grounds well manicured?
- Is the staff friendly and
approachable?
- Does it respect my religious beliefs?
- What type of services do they offer?
- Are the prices within my budget?
- What types of monuments do they allow?
- Are there restrictions on flowers
and decorations?
- Are there any perpetual care fees?
- Do I feel at peace there?
- Is this where I would like to
visit and spend time?
Pre-Planning
Oakwood is pleased to offer you the option to purchase the site outright or to consider a payment plan.
Fairfax Chapel
Fairfax Chapel
The first burial in what is now called Oakwood Cemetery was thought to have occurred in about 1779 on the grounds of Fairfax Chapel, the first Methodist meeting house in the area. Oakwood Cemetery was incorporated in 1927 and is operated today by a board of independent trustees.
Birds of Oakwood Cemetery
1. American Robin
2. Wood Thrush
3. Northern Cardinal
4. House Sparrow
5. Song Sparrow
6. Chipping Sparrow
7. White-throated Sparrow
8. White-crowned Sparrow
9. American Goldfinch
10. House Finch
11. White-breasted Nuthatch
12. Red-breasted Nuthatch
13. Slate-colored Junco
14. Tufted Titmouse
15. Carolina Chickadee
16. House Wren
17. Carolina Wren
18. Blue Jay
19. European Starling
19. Boat-tailed Grackle
20. Common Grackle
21. Eastern Towhee
22. Mourning Dove
23. Downy Woodpecker
24. Hairy Woodpecker
25. Pileated Woodpecker
26. Red-bellied Woodpecker
27. Northern Flicker
28. Brown Thrasher
29. Red-tailed Hawk
30. Red-shouldered Hawk
31. Tree Swallow
32. Eastern Bluebird
33. Gray Catbird
34. Rock Pigeon
35. Chimney Swift
36. Common Raven
37. American Crow
38. Brown-headed Cowbird
39. Brown Creeper
40. Northern Mockingbird
41. Ruby-throated Hummingbird
