Serving Elizabeth, NJ

A resting place
near Elizabeth.

Evergreen Cemetery's story began in Elizabeth: the cemetery was incorporated in 1853 following a public meeting held there, and Elizabeth families have been laid to rest on our grounds in every generation since.

Services for Elizabeth families

For many Elizabeth residents we are the closest full cemetery and crematory — close enough that an escorted visit to a family grave, a walk of available sections, or a meeting with our staff fits into an ordinary afternoon.

Our interment records include tens of thousands of entries connected to Elizabeth families. If you are tracing roots in the city, our grave locator and genealogy research services cover continuous records dating to 1853.

Getting here from Elizabeth

Our gate at 1137 North Broad Street sits on the Hillside/Elizabeth line — North Broad Street runs directly from downtown Elizabeth to the cemetery entrance, and NJ Transit bus service along the Broad Street corridor stops nearby.

See our directions page for full routes, parking, and visiting hours.

Start a conversation

If a death has just occurred, our at-need services page is the fastest path to help. For planning ahead, see pre-need planning or request our price list — it is emailed immediately, free, and without obligation.

Prefer to send a written request? The form below is the fastest way to reach us — we respond within one business day. If you'd rather speak with the office during business hours, our staff can be reached at 908.352.7940.