The Congregation Beth Mordecai Cemetery is at 387 Florida Grove Rd, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. For inquiries, contact the associated Congregation Beth Mordecai synagogue at 224 High St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, or call (732) 442-2431.

The cemetery was founded in 1894 and expanded in 1985 by incorporating the adjacent Hebrew Progressive Cemetery. It’s accessible via major roads like Route 35 and Amboy Ave, with nearby landmarks, including the synagogue, other cemeteries, and ShopRite, making it a central community site.

The cemetery predominantly serves the Jewish community. Those interred represent a tapestry of Jewish ethnic backgrounds, including Ashkenazi and Sephardic lineages, reflecting the diversity within the faith.

Design elements characteristic of the cemetery include traditional Jewish symbols such as the Star of David, Menorah, and Shofar engravings and inscriptions in Hebrew. Many headstones feature modest and dignified designs aligned with Jewish customs that emphasize humility in death.

Monument Guidelines

Congregation Beth Mordecai Cemetery maintains respectful monument guidelines to ensure uniformity and dignity. Monuments are typically crafted from durable materials like granite. The designs avoid overly elaborate or ostentatious displays.

Congregation Beth Mordecai Cemetery permits diverse memorial options, including sizes, colors, and materials. Some limitations may apply to ensure uniformity and respect. Personalization is encouraged through appropriate symbols and inscriptions.

Shevchenko Monuments in Perth Amboy, NJ, designs, builds, installs, and maintains memorials meeting all dimensions, material, and inscription rules.

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