Just looking for a grave location? Try our free online grave locator first — it searches the digitized interment index instantly and shows the section, lot, and grave at no charge. The paid research service below is for burials before 1991, and for anyone who wants the physical record: a photo of the original burial card and of the headstone, plus the arranging party.
What a research request includes:
- A hand search of our original ledgers and burial cards, dating to 1853
- The interment date and the section, lot, and grave location
- The name of the arranging party (often a relative or funeral home)
- A photo of the original burial card from our files
- A photo of the headstone or marker, when one is present
- A written reply from our staff, usually within 10 business days
How to request records
Complete the form below with the name of the person you are researching and an approximate year of death or burial — those two facts are what make a hand search possible. A maiden name, an alternate spelling, or the name of a relative buried with them all help. As soon as you submit, you can pay the research fee securely online, and we email you the same payment link. The moment your payment is received we begin the search. Requests are typically completed within 10 business days, though more complex inquiries may take longer.
Research fees
A $25 research fee applies to each genealogy request. It covers the time our staff spends searching the ledgers and burial cards and photographing the record and headstone for you, and is non-refundable — even if we are unable to locate a record, since some ancestors turn out to be buried elsewhere. After submitting the form, you can pay securely online using the button shown on screen (we also email you the link). If you would rather pay by phone, call our office at 908.352.7940. Families are welcome to visit the cemetery in person during office hours to view lot locations — no appointment is necessary, though calling ahead is appreciated.
Visiting in person
The grounds are open to visitors daily from 8:00 am to 4:45 pm. Our office can provide section and lot information so you can locate specific graves. For assistance on-site, please visit during office hours Monday–Friday 8:30–4:00 or Saturday 9:00–12:00.
A historic research destination
Evergreen Cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places — a 115-acre rural garden cemetery founded in 1853 whose nearly 130,000 gravesites reflect the many communities of the region, from Newark's early Jewish congregations to Ukrainian, Chinese, and Roma families. Researchers interested in the cemetery's past may enjoy our history and the notable burials on our grounds, including author Stephen Crane and Hardy Boys creator Edward Stratemeyer.
Prefer to send a written request? The form below is the most reliable way to submit a research request — staff can confirm details and provide documentation in writing. If you'd rather speak with the office during business hours, our staff can be reached at 908.352.7940.