Rosedale Cemetery

06/21/2026

Father’s Day ❤️

06/17/2026

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A traditional funeral brings comfort through familiar steps, including a visitation, celebration of life, and graveside service. Each moment gives family and friends the chance to honor, remember, and find peace. Owner and Funeral Director Jim Vander Plaat helps families create meaningful tributes that reflect love, respect, and tradition. To preplan or make arrangements, call Vander Plaat Colonial Home at (201) 797-3500.

06/05/2026

Some families visit often. Others come on special dates.
Flowers help mark those meaningful returns.
They create a sense of presence and intention at the gravesite.
Even a brief visit can carry deep meaning.
Remembrance does not require many words.

06/04/2026

🌻 Summer flowers have arrived at Rosedale Cemetery.

Our seasonal floral placements now grace gravesites and cremation niches throughout the grounds, adding color, beauty, and a lasting expression of remembrance.

A simple bouquet can say what words often cannot: "You are loved, remembered, and never forgotten."

06/02/2026

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

Some expressions of love endure through every season.

Our Summer 2026 Artificial Floral Placement Program offers families a beautiful and lasting way to honor loved ones in our cremation niches and columbariums throughout the summer months. Carefully selected for their appearance and durability, these arrangements provide a consistent expression of remembrance while maintaining the dignity and beauty of the memorial setting.

For many families, a floral tribute serves as a quiet reminder that memory remains active, not forgotten. Whether marking a birthday, anniversary, or simply expressing ongoing love and devotion, these arrangements help create a welcoming place for reflection and visitation.

At Rosedale Cemetery, we are honored to assist families in preserving traditions of remembrance. Each arrangement is thoughtfully placed by cemetery staff, helping ensure that your loved one's niche remains adorned with care throughout the season.

🌸 Summer flowers may brighten a memorial space, but it is love that gives them meaning.

05/30/2026

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Welcome to Rosedale Cemetery 🕯️Located in Montclair, New Jersey, ...

05/26/2026

Mother and child ….. ❤️

05/22/2026

The timing of your photo at 6:00 PM strongly supports the identification of this bird as a Barn Owl (Tyto alba). These birds are primarily nocturnal but often begin their hunting activities around dusk or "evening" light.

Key Identification FeaturesThe bird in your image displays several traits characteristic of a barn owl:

Facial Features: It appears to have the classic pale, heart-shaped facial disc.Plumage: The light-colored, almost white or buff front is a hallmark of the species.

Behavior and Location: Barn owls are known for perching on prominent high points such as cemetery monuments or buildings while scanning for prey like mice.

Time of Activity: Being active at 6:00 PM aligns with their crepuscular and nocturnal hunting habits.Other Possible IdentitiesWhile the barn owl is the most likely fit for a bird of this silhouette and coloring at dusk, a few other birds can look similar in low light:

Juvenile Great Horned Owl: Young "owlets" can appear very fluffy and pale before their darker adult feathers fully grow in. They are also known to frequent cemeteries in the evening. 🦉