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Newark, New Jersey
private
Fairmount Cemetery
Newark, New Jersey 07106
A large private cemetery in Newark with diverse ethnic sections.
burialpre planningcremationcolumbarium
Founded
1855
Price tier
premium
Popularity
77/100
municipal cemetery
Newark Peaceful Rest Cemetery
Newark, New Jersey 07104. A municipal cemetery serving Newark, New Jersey, with carefully maintained grounds and room for both family visitation and local history research.
Founded
1970
Size
23 acres
Estimated burials
3,910
Price tier
Moderate
Open now
Closed
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Newark Peaceful Rest Cemetery serves Newark, New Jersey, as a municipal cemetery with roots dating back to 1970. A municipal cemetery serving Newark, New Jersey, with carefully maintained grounds and room for both family visitation and local history research.
Current directory enrichment highlights burial, pre planning, flower delivery, monument sales alongside visitor amenities such as parking, benches, walking paths, restrooms. Families typically encounter verified burial pricing around $4,821.
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Weekday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Weekend9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Holiday10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
OfficeMonday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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burial
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flower delivery
monument sales
genealogy research
green burial
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parking
benches
walking paths
restrooms
water stations
visitor center
wheelchair accessible
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Price tier: moderate
Burial cost: $4,821
Cremation cost: $2,428
Pre-planning: Available
Financing: Not listed
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Last checked: 2026-03-12
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ADA accessible
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Pet policy
not allowed
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Newark Historic DistrictNewark City HallNewark Riverfront
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How do I schedule a burial or committal at Newark Peaceful Rest Cemetery?
Arrangements are generally coordinated through the cemetery office. Call ahead to confirm required documents, arrival windows, and whether chapel or committal shelter space must be reserved.
Does Newark Peaceful Rest Cemetery offer cremation or columbarium options?
Newark Peaceful Rest Cemetery is primarily focused on traditional ground burial. Families should confirm off-site cremation arrangements and memorial placement policies with the office before making plans.
Can I research older burial records at Newark Peaceful Rest Cemetery?
Newark Peaceful Rest Cemetery has enough archival depth to support genealogy research, and the directory reflects either active digitized records or staff-assisted history lookups.
Are there visitor rules I should know before arriving at Newark Peaceful Rest Cemetery?
Visitors should plan for respectful, daytime visits, follow posted rules for flowers and decorations, and confirm pet, photo, and service-hour policies before traveling.
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