Headstones in Cherry Hill, NJ: Local Cemeteries and What to Expect

Why local experience matters

Every cemetery has its own rules about memorial size, foundation depth, and approval paperwork, and Cherry Hill's two main cemeteries couldn't be more different in character — a historic, nonprofit community cemetery on one side of town and a large, non-sectarian memorial park on the other. Their requirements don't always match. A monument company that already has an established relationship with both can move through approvals faster and avoid the back-and-forth that often delays out-of-town or online orders, where the seller has never actually worked with your specific cemetery before. We cover general cemetery requirements in our cemetery rules and regulations guide, but local familiarity is what actually speeds up the process on the ground.

Cherry Hill's cemeteries, briefly

Cherry Hill families are typically arranging memorials at one of two cemeteries:

• Colestown Cemetery — a historic, nonprofit community cemetery near Kings Highway and Church Road, in continuous use since the 1700s

• Locustwood Memorial Park — a large, non-sectarian memorial park on Route 70, established in 1903

We cover the history and specifics of each in our full cemeteries in Cherry Hill, NJ guide.

Memorial options for Cherry Hill families

Depending on the cemetery and section, Cherry Hill families typically choose from:

• Single and double upright headstones — the most traditional and personalizable option, common in Colestown's older sections

• Slant markers — a balance of visibility and affordability

• Flat markers — common in Locustwood's Garden and Estate sections

• Jewish monuments — designed in accordance with Jewish tradition, relevant for families using Locustwood's consecrated Jewish section

• Mausoleum options — for families considering above-ground entombment, available through Locustwood's sheltered mausoleum crypts

What the process looks like locally

1. Consultation. We meet with your family, in person or remotely, to design the memorial and review options together.

2. Cemetery verification. We confirm exact requirements with the specific Cherry Hill cemetery before finalizing the design, including size limits and foundation specifications.

3. Production. Once approved, the memorial is crafted using directly-sourced granite at our Yardville workshop.

4. Installation. We coordinate delivery and setting directly with the cemetery's grounds team, handling all necessary paperwork along the way.

Timing considerations for Cherry Hill families

Cemetery scheduling, weather, and permit turnaround can all affect timelines, and New Jersey's colder months can sometimes slow foundation work depending on ground conditions. If you're planning ahead rather than facing an immediate need, our guide on when to order a headstone walks through realistic timing expectations so you know what to expect month by month.

Cherry Hill's mix of historic and modern cemetery grounds

Cherry Hill's cemetery landscape reflects the township's own layered history. Colestown Cemetery is the last physical trace of Colestown, a small hamlet founded by Quaker settlers in the late 1600s, and its cemetery has been used for burials since the 1700s — its Italianate gatehouse, built in 1858, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Locustwood Memorial Park, by contrast, was established in 1903 as a modern, park-style cemetery, with landscaped lawns and a reflection pond built around columns from the 1939 World's Fair. This mix means the "right" memorial style genuinely depends on which cemetery, and which section, your family plot is located in — exactly the kind of detail we verify before recommending any particular design.

Coordinating with Cherry Hill funeral homes and cemetery offices

Many Cherry Hill families are also working with a funeral home during the same period they're choosing a memorial. We're happy to coordinate directly with funeral home staff and cemetery offices on your behalf, so you're not stuck relaying information back and forth between multiple parties during an already difficult time. This kind of coordination is part of our standard service, not an extra step families need to manage themselves.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does Abby Rose serve cemeteries throughout Cherry Hill, NJ? Yes — we coordinate with cemeteries throughout Cherry Hill and greater Camden County, including Colestown Cemetery and Locustwood Memorial Park. Check your specific cemetery here.

2. Do Colestown Cemetery and Locustwood Memorial Park have different design requirements? Yes — as a historic community cemetery and a modern memorial park, they maintain different rules around monument dimensions, base construction, and approved materials. We confirm the correct requirements with each before finalizing a design.

3. Can I visit your workshop before ordering? Yes, families are always welcome to visit and discuss their memorial in person at our Yardville location, a short drive from Cherry Hill.

4. How long does installation typically take once a design is approved? This varies by memorial type and cemetery scheduling, but we'll always give you a realistic timeline specific to your project once the design is finalized.

5. Do you work with Jewish memorial requirements in Cherry Hill? Yes — we're experienced designing memorials for Locustwood's consecrated Jewish section as well as other faith-specific requirements throughout the area.

Local, experienced, and ready to help

If you're planning a memorial for a loved one in the Cherry Hill, NJ area, we'd be glad to talk it through. Call (609) 585-2242 or contact Abby Rose Inc. for a free consultation. You can also read our guide on how to choose a headstone in Cherry Hill, NJ for a step-by-step walkthrough of the decision.

Abby Rose Inc. — 602 U.S. Highway RT. 130, Yardville, NJ 08691 | (609) 585-2242 | info@abbyroseinc.com