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Princeton Cemetery

Princeton, New Jersey 08540. A historic cemetery adjoining the Princeton campus with notable scholars and politicians.

Founded

1757

Size

22 acres

Estimated burials

10,000

Price tier

Moderate

Open now

Closed

Directory signals last refreshed January 18, 2026.

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Princeton Cemetery serves Princeton, New Jersey, as a public cemetery with roots dating back to 1757. A historic cemetery adjoining the Princeton campus with notable scholars and politicians. Current directory enrichment highlights burial, pre planning, flower delivery, monument sales alongside visitor amenities such as parking, benches, walking paths, restrooms. Families typically encounter estimated burial pricing around $5,046.
Locally recognized historic cemeteryVictorian rural cemetery
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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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Services

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burial
pre planning
flower delivery
monument sales
genealogy research
green burial
Amenities

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parking
benches
walking paths
restrooms
water stations
visitor center
wheelchair accessible
Pricing

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Price tier: moderate

Burial cost: $5,046

Cremation cost: $1,231

Pre-planning: Available

Financing: Not listed

Source: Estimated from directory heuristics

Last checked: 2026-01-15

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ADA accessible

Primary drives and the main visitor areas are designed for step-free access.

Pet policy

not allowed

Nearby landmarks

Princeton Historic DistrictPrinceton City HallPrinceton Riverfront

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How do I schedule a burial or committal at Princeton 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 Princeton Cemetery offer cremation or columbarium options?

Princeton 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 Princeton Cemetery?

Princeton 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 Princeton 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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