FAQ Other Questions

Other Questions

My relatives owned graves in the cemetery. Are they now mine?
To claim ownership of a grave via heirship, you must file an Affidavit of Heirship with our office.

I have the original deed to a grave site owned by someone other than myself. Is it now mine?
Holding a deed does not automatically grant ownership of the grave. Anyone can obtain a deed, but to establish ownership, you must file an Affidavit of Heirship with our office.

I have graves I am not using. Do you buy them back? Can I sell them?
The cemetery does not buy back grave sites. If you are the original lot owner, you may attempt to find a buyer for the grave sites. Once you have a buyer, please contact our office to initiate a deed transfer. Please note, there will be fees involved, including a 15% sales fee imposed by the State of NJ.

Do you ever remove the interred bodies, or is there a time frame after burial when they are removed?
No, we do not remove interred bodies unless the family schedules a disinterment through a funeral director. This is typically done to relocate the individual to another grave site or cemetery.
Once an individual is interred, they remain there permanently. We have graves that have been in our cemetery since it opened in 1883.

Disclaimers

Casket Type Size, and Weight Limits:
To ensure a smooth interment process, we accommodate caskets up to 30 inches in width and a total weight of 400 pounds (including the casket). If your casket exceeds these dimensions, please contact us for further details. In such cases, you may need to arrange for a vault company to assist with wheeling and lowering the casket into the grave. We recommend Suburban Vault Company for this service. We do not permit fiberboard caskets to be used for the first interment of an extra depth grave.
Funeral Director Identification:
For security and compliance purposes, the cemetery reserves the right to request valid identification and licensure from any funeral director entering the cemetery with a funeral procession.
Payment Policy:
All payments must be made online only. We no longer accept in-person payments, physical checks, or money orders.
Overtime Fees:
Funeral homes are responsible for any overtime fees resulting from late arrivals. These charges will be billed directly to the funeral home after the funeral service. Please note that unpaid overtime charges must be settled before scheduling any future interments.
Photography and Video Recording:
To protect the privacy and dignity of families, video recording or photography is not permitted during processions, casket transport, graveside services, or any other burial activities, including setup, lowering, or closing of the grave.Video recording of cemetery staff is not permitted.
Live Music and Performances:
Out of respect for all visitors, live music and performances are not permitted within the cemetery grounds, except for military funerals.
Privacy Policy:
For more details, please refer to our full Privacy Policy.
Refund Policy: All sales are final. No refunds will be issued.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE:
No admittance by vehicle or on foot when gates are closed. Unauthorized entry is prohibited.
When the grounds are covered with snow, ice, or other hazardous conditions, visitors must remain inside their vehicles. Walking on graves or lawn areas is not permitted.
Weather conditions may create dangerous surfaces. By entering the cemetery, visitors assume all risks. The cemetery disclaims liability for injuries, including slip-and-fall incidents.