Our starting prices, published
- Cremation — from $350, performed at our own on-site crematory
- Non-title community grave — from $600
- In-ground urn burial — from $650
- Columbarium niche — from $2,000
- Titled single grave — from $3,600
Companion lots, family estate lots, and mausoleum entombment are priced by size and location. Request the full price list and it is emailed to you immediately, free, with no obligation.
Why cremation costs vary so much
Advertised cremation prices in New Jersey range widely, and the biggest hidden variable is who actually performs the cremation. Many providers subcontract to a third-party facility, which adds transport, handling, and margin. At Evergreen the crematory is on our own grounds — one location, one chain of custody — which is how we keep cremation starting at $350. Funeral home charges (transport, death certificate filing, services) are separate and vary by firm.
Why burial costs vary so much
Grave prices depend on the cemetery's location, the section, and whether the grave is titled (a private, deeded plot you may monument) or community (burial in a shared section without a private lot). The community option is the least understood and often the most useful for budget-conscious families: at Evergreen it starts at $600, a permanent record is kept for every individual, and family may visit at any time. Read more on our burial plots & graves page.
The cost people forget: a place to visit
Families comparing cremation and burial often compare only the immediate costs and discover later that scattering or keeping an urn at home left them without a place to return to. A columbarium niche (from $2,000) or urn burial (from $650) closes that gap at a fraction of the cost of a full grave — see niches & urn burial.
How pre-need trusts protect your money
New Jersey law requires that pre-need cemetery funds be held in trust. That means money paid in advance is protected, arrangements can be revisited, and costs can be fixed at today's rates — often the single largest saving available to a family. Our pre-need planning page explains how it works.
Frequently asked questions
How much does cremation cost in New Jersey?
At Evergreen Cemetery & Crematory in Hillside, NJ, cremation at our on-site crematory starts at $350. Funeral home charges for transportation, paperwork, and any services are separate and vary by firm. Providers who subcontract cremation to third-party facilities often charge more for less transparency.
How much does a burial plot cost in New Jersey?
At Evergreen, a titled single grave starts at $3,600, and a non-title community grave — burial in a shared section without purchasing a private lot — starts at $600. Prices at other New Jersey cemeteries vary widely by location and section.
What does it cost to place cremated remains at a cemetery?
At Evergreen, in-ground urn burial starts at $650 and columbarium niches start at $2,000. Both include a permanent record of the placement in the cemetery's registry.
Does pre-paying protect me from price increases?
It can. New Jersey law requires pre-need cemetery funds to be held in trust, protecting the money itself, and pre-need arrangements can fix costs at today's rates. Arrangements may be revisited or updated at any time.
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