Monument Rules for Ocean View - The Beautiful Cemetery

Families mourning a loved one at Ocean View - The Cemetery Beautiful in Staten Island, NY, often face the added challenge of understanding monument regulations. In moments of grief, clarity and reassurance matter most.

This guide provides compassionate support and explains the cemetery’s rules for memorial selection and installation. With Shevchenko Monuments, you can trust that every step will be handled with care, ensuring a compliant and beautiful tribute.

Echoes of Heritage and Horizon

Founded in 1901, Ocean View - The Cemetery Beautiful in Staten Island, NY, grew from early Catholic and Protestant roots into a serene landscape shaped by the garden cemetery movement.

Its rolling lawns and symbolic statues honor generations, from Irish and Italian immigrants to veterans of diverse backgrounds. Though nonsectarian, nearby churches reflect its spiritual ties.

The name evokes peace and horizon, offering families a place of enduring cultural remembrance.

Memorial Design and Interment Options

Ocean View - The Cemetery Beautiful in Staten Island, NY, blends remembrance with artistry. Families may choose granite or marble headstones with personalized inscriptions and epitaphs, reflecting Catholic iconography such as crosses, rosaries, and Marian symbols, alongside motifs honoring Irish and Italian heritage.

The Columbarium niches and Mausoleum entombments provide dignified alternatives, with polished finishes, varied shapes, and thoughtful personalizations that ensure each memorial embodies cultural commemoration and enduring symbolism.

Ocean View Monument Regulations

Families honoring loved ones at Ocean View - The Cemetery Beautiful in Staten Island, NY must navigate specific monument regulations designed to preserve dignity and harmony across the grounds.

Understanding these rules helps avoid costly mistakes and ensures every memorial reflects both personal remembrance and cemetery standards.

Primary Rules and Restrictions

• Size limits: Upright monuments generally may not exceed 4 feet in height; their width must fit within the plot boundaries.
• Materials: Only durable stone, such as granite or marble, is permitted; softer or nontraditional materials are not permitted.
• Design options: Shapes must remain dignified; elaborate structures, walls, or enclosures are prohibited.
• Inscriptions and epitaphs: Text must be legible, respectful, and approved; offensive or lengthy inscriptions may be denied.
• Placements: Monuments must align with cemetery rows; corner markers must be flush with the ground.
• Permits and approvals: Installation requires prior approval from cemetery staff; foundations must meet specifications and be supervised.
• Safety compliance: Any unstable or unsafe memorial may be removed in accordance with cemetery and state board regulations.
• By following these guidelines, families can create a memorial that balances personal symbolism with cemetery requirements. Shevchenko Monuments stands ready to guide each step with clarity and compassion.

Compassionate Guidance You Can Trust

At Shevchenko Monuments, we understand how overwhelming cemetery regulations can feel during times of grief. Our compassionate team is here to guide you through every detail—size limits, materials, inscriptions, and approvals—so you can focus on remembrance rather than rules.

Contact us today to discuss Ocean View Cemetery’s requirements in more depth, and let us help you avoid costly mistakes while creating a beautiful, compliant memorial.

Roads and Nearby Landmarks

Ocean View - The Cemetery Beautiful is easily reached via Amboy Road and nearby Richmond Road, with access from Staten Island Expressway for visitors traveling across the borough.

Landmarks include the Church of St. Andrew, St. Andrew Cemetery, Resurrection Cemetery, and Moravian Cemetery, as well as cultural sites such as Frederick Douglass Memorial Park, Inc.

Address: 3315 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10306

Phone: (718) 351-1870

Management: Ocean View - The Cemetery Beautiful, Inc., a non-sectarian organization serving families of all faiths with compassionate care

Driving Route to Shevchenko Monuments

Traveling from Ocean View - The Cemetery Beautiful in Staten Island, NY to Shevchenko Monuments in Perth Amboy, NJ takes approximately 40–45 minutes by car. The route passes through the Outerbridge Crossing, providing a direct connection between Staten Island and New Jersey. Refer to the embedded map for visual guidance.

1. Exit the cemetery onto Amboy Road heading southwest.

2. Follow signs to the Outerbridge Crossing toward New Jersey.

3. Continue on NJ‑440 South, merging onto Route 9.

4. Take the exit for Smith Street toward Perth Amboy.

5. Turn onto S Florida Grove Road.

6. Arrive at Shevchenko Monuments, 329 S Florida Grove Rd.