Evergreen Cemetery Hillside NJ

Evergreen Cemetery Hillside NJ Est:1853 in Union Township NJ. Evergreen Cemetery and Crematory is a non-profit historical site. Adorned with beautiful memorials & architecture. Meyer.

Evergreen Cemetery was established March 23, 1853 in Union Township, today known as Hillside, New Jersey. Originally rural farmland known as Lyon’s Farms and John Teas Farm, Evergreen Cemetery came into existence when the tiny churchyards of Elizabethtown and the City of Newark became too crowded and parishioners needed a place to bury family members. Community leaders from the two townships organ

ized a non-profit, interdenominational cemetery known today as Evergreen Cemetery and Crematory. Evergreen Cemetery sits between the two counties of Essex and Union, and three cities: Newark, Elizabeth and Hillside, New Jersey. The cemetery’s design was prepared by Ernest L. Meyer of Elizabethtown, a young engineer who later became the City Engineer of Elizabeth. Ninety percent of the 115 acres that currently makes up Evergreen Cemetery was designed by Mr. True to the style of the day, Ernest L. Meyer designed the rural cemetery to reflect the Victorian view of death established by Queen Victoria, ruler of England from 1837 to 1901, that being one of romanticism. When you visit Evergreen Cemetery you will immediately notice serpentine patterned carriage paths, park-like green pedestrian paths and the unusual rectangular and circular burial plots. The roadways are named after some the 50 tree species found in the cemetery: Elm, Locust, Laurel and Oak Avenues. The walking paths were named after some of the picturesque flowers of the cemetery: Violet, Primrose, Olive Leaf and Myrtle. The chapel on Dayton Street was built in the style of an English Tudor in 1932, by one of Union County’s most prominent architects, C. Godfrey Poggie. Located next to the chapel is our brand new state-of-the-art Crematory. The Evergreen Cemetery Administrative Office was built in 1912 and where the farm’s original barn was located. Many people visit Evergreen Cemetery to site see the luscious landscape and to visit the grave sites of some of the famous people buried here. Some of those people include:

Signer of the Declaration of Independence, Abraham Clark (1725-1794)
Famed Author, Stephen Crane (1876 – 1900)
Former New Jersey Senator, John Kean (1852 – 1914)
Former New York Governor, William Sulzer (1863 – 1941)
and 3 US Congressional Medal of Honor recipients just to name a few. A complete list of Famous People buried at Evergreen Cemetery is coming soon. Gothic Revival, Egyptian, Federal and Greek styled mausoleums and Tiffany & Co. tombstones adorned with beautiful stained glass, marble and bronze are highlighted throughout the cemetery. Evergreen Cemetery has been certified by the National Register of Historic Places and the New Jersey Register of Historic Places as a historical landmark, for its preservation of history as seen within its architecture, monuments and archaeological foundation. Evergreen Cemetery and Crematory is a non-profit, managed and operated by seven local Board Members and the Executive Director. Frequently Asked Questions

We provide many cemetery services and information to the public regarding burials and cremations. If you have any questions or need assistance with any cemetery related matter please do not hesitate to contact us or call (908) 352-7940. We are always happy to help.

If you forget your flowers, stop in the office and check out our selection.
05/06/2026

If you forget your flowers, stop in the office and check out our selection.

Mother’s Day is a special time to honor and remember the incredible women who shaped our lives 💐Please note: our cemeter...
05/04/2026

Mother’s Day is a special time to honor and remember the incredible women who shaped our lives 💐

Please note: our cemetery office will be **closed on Mother’s Day**, so we encourage you to plan ahead. If you’re looking to visit a loved one, now is the perfect time to **secure your grave location details** in advance.

There will also be Flowers in the office 🌸

Kind reminder: research requests include a fee for every 3 lookups, as well as for records dated prior to 1993.

We’re here to help you prepare so your visit can be as meaningful and stress-free as possible 🤍

Our office will be closed this Friday but the Cemetery Gates will be open the usual hours, 8:00 am - 4:45 pm. If you nee...
04/01/2026

Our office will be closed this Friday but the Cemetery Gates will be open the usual hours, 8:00 am - 4:45 pm.
If you need help locating a loved one, please contact our office staff before hand.
We will reopen Saturday April 04, 2026 at 9:00 am.
Best wishes,
The Staff at Evergreen Cemetery

It is with sadness that we take this opportunity to reflect on the contributions of our long-time colleague, Nancy Howel...
01/15/2026

It is with sadness that we take this opportunity to reflect on the contributions of our long-time colleague, Nancy Howell, we wish to express our sincerest condolences to her and her loved ones during this difficult time.

Celebrate the life of Nancy Howell, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of McCracken Funeral Home.

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone here at The Evergreen Cemetery! Our office will be closed, but the cemetery gates are o...
11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone here at The Evergreen Cemetery! Our office will be closed, but the cemetery gates are open regular hours, 8am-4:45pm
If you need help with locating a loved one, please be sure to call our office today!

Wishing everyone a Happy Mothers Day! If you need help finding your sister, mother, aunt, grandmother or that special la...
05/12/2025

Wishing everyone a Happy Mothers Day! If you need help finding your sister, mother, aunt, grandmother or that special lady that is with us, give us a call! We are happy to help!

Beginning this week we will be offering the first 30 minutes of your chapel service FOR FREE!!!!
05/02/2025

Beginning this week we will be offering the first 30 minutes of your chapel service FOR FREE!!!!

Happy first day of spring! 🌷 Excited for the warmer weather and watching the flowers bloom. We also would like to inform...
03/20/2025

Happy first day of spring! 🌷 Excited for the warmer weather and watching the flowers bloom. We also would like to inform you that we will be pouring headstone foundations soon, so reach out for info on getting a headstone for your loved ones.

"We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools"
01/20/2025

"We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools"

Wishing everyone a warm and happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Evergreen Cemetery! 🍂🦃 Our office will be closed today,...
11/27/2024

Wishing everyone a warm and happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Evergreen Cemetery! 🍂🦃 Our office will be closed today, but we’ll be back to assist you on Friday. Enjoy the holiday!

Address

1137 North Broad Street
Hillside, NJ
07205

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:45pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:45pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:45pm
Thursday 8am - 4:45pm
Friday 8am - 4:45pm
Saturday 8am - 4:45pm
Sunday 8am - 4:45pm

Telephone

+19083527940

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