Cemetery Locator & Rules Guide
Cemetery Locator & Rules Guide – Bergen County, Rockland County & Northern NJ
Planning a memorial involves working with the right cemetery. At Memorial Arts of Ridgewood, we are familiar with nearly every cemetery in our service area and handle all permits, approvals, and coordination for you — so you can focus on honoring your loved one.
Below is a helpful guide to major cemeteries near Ridgewood, Bergen County, Rockland County (NY), and Northern New Jersey. This includes brief summaries of common rules (always confirm current requirements with the cemetery office, as rules can change).
Major Cemeteries in Our Area
Location: Ridgewood (local to our showroom)
Type: Municipal/non-denominational
Common Rules: Allows upright monuments & flat markers; foundation required; custom designs permitted
Website/Link: valleaucemetery.com
Location: Mahwah (Bergen County)
Type: Catholic (Diocese of Paterson)
Common Rules: Requires cross or sacred symbol; specific base sizes; niches & columbaria available for cremation
Website/Link: maryrestcemetery.org
Location: East Hanover (Morris County, nearby)
Type: Catholic (Archdiocese of Newark)
Common Rules: Strict on religious symbols; max height/width limits; cremation niches & sections available
Website/Link: catholiccemeteries.org
Location: Paramus (Bergen County)
Type: Non-denominational/Jewish sections
Common Rules: Allows flat markers & uprights; Hebrew name/date often required in Jewish sections
Website/Link: cedarparkparamus.com
Location: Rockleigh (Bergen County)
Type: Jewish/non-denominational
Common Rules: Hebrew inscriptions required; flat markers preferred in some sections
Website/Link: mtmoriahcemetery.com
Location: Paramus (Bergen County)
Type: Non-denominational/private
Common Rules: Allows flat markers; custom designs & personalization permitted; foundation/base often required
Website/Link: gwmpark.com
Location: Fair Lawn (Bergen County)
Type: Municipal/non-denominational
Common Rules: Permits upright monuments , slants & flat markers; foundation required
Website/Link: fairlawncemetery.com
Location: Westwood (Bergen County)
Type: Municipal/non-denominational
Common Rules: Allows upright & flat designs; height/width restrictions common; foundation/base required
Website/Link: westwoodcemetery.com
Location: Airmont (Rockland County, NY)
Type: Catholic (Archdiocese of New York)
Common Rules: Requires cross or sacred symbol; specific base sizes & height limits; cremation niches available
Website/Link: catholiccemeteriesny.org
Restland Memorial Park – East Hanover, NJ (non-denominational, cremation options)
St. Joseph Cemetery – Hackensack, NJ (Catholic)
Many more in Rockland County (e.g., New City Cemetery, Nyack) – we handle NY rules too
We Know the Rules – You Don’t Have To
Every cemetery has unique guidelines (height, width, base size, symbols, inscriptions, materials). We are experts in compliance for all listed cemeteries and beyond. We handle:
- All permit applications
- Design approvals
- Direct coordination with cemetery officials
Why Choose Us for Your Cemetery Needs?
- Family-owned for over 60 years
- Full-service: We manage every detail so you don’t have to
- Serving Bergen County, Rockland County, and Northern NJ
- Compassionate, no-pressure guidance
Ready to begin?
We handle all cemetery paperwork and compliance for you.
Call us today at 201-652-4301 for a free, no-obligation consultation.