Frequently Asked Questions
The amount for ongoing care and maintenance for the cemetery is included in every purchase price (called Maintenance and Preservation Fund); therefore, no annual fees are required. Under New Jersey state law, each Certificate of Authority Cemetery is required to establish its own Maintenance and Preservation Fund.
A grave is an area in the ground for the burial of a casket and/or an urn. The mausoleum is a building in which consists of crypt spaces (for caskets) and niche spaces (for urns). A columbarium is a structure with compartments of niches (small spaces) for placement of urn(s).
Yes. Rosedale Rosehill Cemetery has guidelines in place to help maintain a respectful and well-kept environment for all visitors. Rules vary depending on where your loved one is interred, so we encourage you to review the specific regulations for your section: Upright Monument Sections, Memorial Park Sections, and Public Mausoleums. In general, items such as balloons, glass objects, windchimes, pinwheels, banners, and fences are not permitted anywhere in the Cemetery. Any unapproved or unsightly items may be removed during the Cemetery's weekly cleanup.
Cremation is the reduction of human remains to incinerated remains through the process of heat and evaporation.
Besides the purchase of the grave, there are other costs such as opening fee (the cost to open and close the grave) and foundation fee (the cost for the concrete footing used as a base for the headstone).
No. By statue codified as N.J. Stat. § 45:27-2, “Cemetery" means any land or place used or dedicated for use for burial of human remains, cremation of human remains, or disposition of cremated human remains. A cemetery, by definition, may not accept pets, unless it is exclusively a pet cemetery.
Prearranging for death is not a sign of hopelessness; it is an expression of trust, faith, and acceptance. Pre-planning and pre-payment will protect you from the rising cost of prices, and it will not be a financial burden on your loved ones. When you plan ahead you know that your wishes will be fulfilled. All spaces in Rosedale and Rosehill Cemeteries are available for pre-purchase. Our experienced staff is available to answer all your questions.
