Rosedale Cemetery in Linden, NJ

Losing a loved one is never easy, and navigating cemetery rules during grief can feel overwhelming. If your family recently laid someone to rest at Rosedale Cemetery in Linden, NJ, we’re here to help. 

This guide gently walks you through the memorial regulations specific to Rosedale, offering clarity, comfort, and expert support as you honor your loved one with a beautiful, compliant monument.

Rosedale’s legacy reflects Linden’s evolving soul.

Founded in the mid-19th century, Rosedale Cemetery in Linden, NJ began as a resting place for Protestant families, later expanding to welcome Eastern European Catholics, Italians, and, more recently, Hispanic and Asian communities. 

Its name, “Rosedale”, evokes serenity and natural beauty. Though not tied to a single faith, the grounds include a Catholic section near a local worship center, offering quiet dignity amid mausoleums, maples, and generations of Linden’s history.

Sacred Spaces for Personalized Remembrance

Rosedale’s memorial landscape blends Catholic iconography with Eastern European and Italian influences. Families may choose granite headstones etched with holy rosaries, marble crypts adorned with crosses, or personalized epitaphs in multiple languages. 

The cemetery also offers mausoleum entombments and columbarium niches for cremation, each designed with reverent symbolism; bronze finishes, floral carvings, and religious imagery that honor life and faith. These spaces foster remembrance through timeless materials, sacred shapes, and peaceful personalization.

Monument Rules for Rosedale Cemetery

Rosedale Cemetery enforces detailed monument regulations to preserve uniformity, cultural respect, and structural integrity. Families must follow specific size, material, and placement rules based on the section and grave type.

• Material Restrictions: Only granite is permitted for all markers, ensuring durability and visual consistency.
• Size Limits: Most upright monuments may not exceed 4 feet in height. Flat markers are typically 2'0" x 1'0" x 0'4".
• Section-Specific Rules:
• Monolith-only sections include 36A, 49–52, 63–64 (Chinese), and designated baby/child areas.
• Slant face markers are allowed in many adult sections but prohibited in sections like 33, 34, 36A, 43, 44, 46, and 47.
• Design Options: Shapes vary by section—monoliths, slants, and flat markers—with polished fronts and backs, rough sides and tops in Islamic sections.
• Inscriptions: All monuments must include location markings (section, lot, tier, grave) in ¾-inch lettering on the lower right front.
• Permits & Approvals: All designs require cemetery approval. Foundations in non-title sections are delayed by one year after interment.

Understanding these rules helps families avoid costly revisions and delays. Shevchenko Monuments can guide you through every step, ensuring your tribute is both beautiful and compliant.

Compassionate Guidance for Memorial Planning

At Shevchenko Monuments, we understand how overwhelming cemetery regulations can feel, especially while grieving. 

Our compassionate team is here to simplify the process, ensuring your memorial honors your loved one beautifully and complies with Rosedale Cemetery’s rules. From sizing to inscriptions, we guide every detail with care and precision. 

Contact us anytime to discuss your section’s requirements. We’re committed to easing your burden and helping you avoid costly mistakes.

Getting to Rosedale: Landmarks & Nearby Cemeteries

Rosedale Cemetery, located at 750 E. Linden Ave in Linden, NJ, is easily reached via Routes 1 & 27 and the Garden State Parkway. Directly across the street lies Rosehill Cemetery, also managed by the Rosedale & Rosehill Cemetery Association. 

Nearby landmarks include Mt. Calvary Roman Catholic Cemetery and local houses of worship like St. Elizabeth Church and Temple Quan Sing. For assistance, call 908-862-4990.

Driving from Rosedale to Shevchenko Monuments

Shevchenko Monuments is just a short drive from Rosedale Cemetery, about 20 minutes depending on traffic. Use the embedded map in this article for real-time directions and traffic updates. Below is a simple route to help you reach us with ease and peace of mind.

1. Exit Rosedale Cemetery and head west on E. Linden Ave.
2. Turn left onto US-1 South toward Woodbridge.
3. Merge onto NJ-440 South via the ramp to Outerbridge Crossing.
4. Take the exit for State Street toward Perth Amboy.
5. Turn right onto State Street, then left onto S Florida Grove Rd.
6. Continue to 329 S Florida Grove Rd—Shevchenko Monuments will be on your right.

Estimated travel time: ~20 minutes.