Welcome to Arlington Cemetery

A Place of Dignity, Remembrance & Belonging

At Arlington Cemetery, we honor love, heritage, and individuality. Our grounds are a sanctuary where families from all walks of life can lay their loved ones to rest with dignity and respect. As a community-focused cemetery, we are proud to stand as a place of inclusion, offering comfort, peace, and unwavering support to all who seek solace here.

Upcoming Interments

View upcoming services scheduled at Arlington Cemetery.

Our Commitment

A Welcoming Cemetery for Every Family

Arlington Cemetery is a nonsectarian cemetery welcoming individuals and families of all backgrounds.

We proudly serve people of every race, ethnicity, national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and family structure. Whether your family follows a particular faith, has no religious affiliation, identifies as LGBTQ+, or comes from a diverse cultural background, you are welcome here.

Every family deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect.

Important Updates

Current information and announcements from Arlington Cemetery.

Pricing

New Pricing Effective October 1

Arlington Cemetery's updated price list will take effect October 1, 2026. Please refer to the Price List in our website menu for current cemetery fees.

Cremation Niches

Cremation Niches Now Available

Cremation niches are now available in our new columbarium. Each niche accommodates up to two inurnments. Additional information, pricing, and availability can be found on the Cremation Niches page in our website menu.

Visiting Arlington Cemetery

Visitation Hours

During Daylight Hours

Open for cemetery visitation
7 days a week

Physical Address

Arlington Cemetery

748 Schuyler Avenue
Kearny, NJ 07032

Please note: office staff are not located on site.

Virtual Office Hours

Monday – Friday

8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Our administrative office operates virtually.

Important Safety Notice

Please Use Caution While Visiting

Arlington Cemetery is an active cemetery with ongoing grounds maintenance and interments. Visitors should use caution around uneven ground, cemetery equipment, open graves, and active work areas. Please remain clear of equipment and areas where cemetery personnel are working.

SEVERE WEATHER & GROUNDS SAFETY

Please avoid entering the cemetery during severe weather or hazardous grounds conditions.

During snow, ice, flooding, high winds, severe storms, or other hazardous conditions, do not enter the cemetery by vehicle or on foot. An open gate does not indicate that the grounds are safe for entry.

Current Weather & Alerts

Weather and grounds conditions determine whether entry is safe. Gate position should not be relied upon as an indication that the cemetery is safe to enter. When hazardous weather or grounds conditions are present, please do not enter the cemetery.

Important Information & Disclaimers

Casket Limits: Maximum 30 inches wide and 400 pounds including the casket. Oversized or overweight caskets may require outside vault company assistance. Fiberboard caskets are not permitted for the first interment of an extra-depth grave.

Funeral Director Identification: The cemetery reserves the right to request valid identification and licensure from funeral directors entering with a funeral procession.

Payment: Payments are online only. In-person payments, physical checks, and money orders are not accepted.

Overtime: Funeral homes are responsible for overtime charges caused by late arrivals. Unpaid overtime must be settled before future interments may be scheduled.

Photography & Video: Photography or recording is not permitted during processions, casket transport, graveside services, setup, lowering, closing of graves, or of cemetery staff.

Live Music & Performances: Not permitted on cemetery grounds except for military funerals.

Refunds: All sales are final. No refunds will be issued.

Privacy: View our Privacy Policy for additional information.

Foundation Fee Policy: Monument foundations are required for cemetery monuments. A pre-poured or pre-existing foundation does not mean the foundation fee was prepaid or included with the grave or interment. Foundation fees are assessed when the foundation is used for monument installation, and all foundations remain cemetery property.

Safety Notice: During snow, ice, severe weather, or hazardous grounds conditions, visitors should not enter the cemetery by vehicle or on foot. An open gate does not indicate that cemetery grounds are safe. Walking on graves or lawn areas during hazardous conditions is not permitted. Weather may create dangerous surfaces. By entering the cemetery, visitors assume all risks. The cemetery disclaims liability for injuries, including slip-and-fall incidents.