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By the end of 1902 the firm of Jacob L. Bauer of Elizabeth was selected to provide topographical maps and the firm of F.B. Ham of Cranford was selected to perform the engineering work necessary for a general plan showing roads, paths, drives and general divisions with drainage of water.

It is interesting to note that during this period the Firm of Downing Vaux, Landscape Architect, NY was consulted. Downing Vaux was a predecessor of the Olmsted Brothers Firm. Correspondence also shows that in 1926 the then Olmsted Brothers Firm was again contacted for landscape design services and visited the Cemetery. Although the Olmsted involvement was limited, Fairview is included in The Master List of design projects of the Olmsted Firm 1857-1950 by the National Association of Olmsted Parks. The Fairview project consisted of two plans and a drawing, completed during 1902-1904.

Whatever the origins, the designed landscape features of Fairview Cemetery reinforce the strengths of the original site. The curving roadways form a network that joins with the natural topographic surroundings forming an attractive and peaceful environment. Though originally farmland barren of trees, a commitment to the thoughtful selection of the species of trees complements the design and gives a unique overall effect of beauty and serenity.