Beth Israel Cemetery Monument Rules

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Beth Israel Cemetery is at 1098 Woodbridge Center Dr, Woodbridge Township, NJ 07095. 


Phone: (732) 634-2100

Mailing address: P.O. Box 706, Woodbridge, NJ 07095


Roads and Landmarks

The cemetery is conveniently accessible via major roads, including U.S. Highway 1, which runs directly past its entrance, and Route 9, a short distance away. Its location across from the Woodbridge Center Mall makes it easy to find. The Garden State Parkway is also nearby.


To travel from Beth Israel Cemetery to Shevchenko Monuments at 329 S Florida Grove Road, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, head south on Woodbridge Center Dr. toward U.S. Highway 1. Merge onto U.S. 1 South, then continue for about 4 miles. Turn left onto S Florida Grove Road, and the destination will be on your right after roughly half a mile. The drive typically takes 10–15 minutes, depending on traffic.


History and Description

Established in 1922, Beth Israel Cemetery has served the Jewish community for over a century, with Woodbridge Memorial Gardens added in 1977 to expand its offerings.


The cemetery spans 168 acres and features tree-lined avenues, flowering gardens, and notable elements like the Bible Garden, which Eleanor Roosevelt dedicated in 1957 with plants from the Holy Land.


A striking white stone monument of the Ten Commandments, flanked by lions, commemorates the six million Jews lost in the Holocaust.


Ethnicities and Religions

Beth Israel Cemetery primarily serves the Jewish community, reflecting its origins and design. However, Woodbridge Memorial Gardens, part of the same complex, accommodates families of all faiths, broadening its demographic reach.


The deceased here predominantly represent Jewish heritage, with many plots linked to burial societies and families from Brooklyn. The memorial gardens' inclusive nature introduces various religious and ethnic backgrounds.


Synagogue Affiliations

While Beth Israel Cemetery is a Jewish cemetery with no direct synagogue affiliation on-site, it maintains a strong cultural and religious tie to Jewish traditions.


The adjacent Woodbridge Memorial Gardens includes a mausoleum complex with service chapels catering to diverse faiths. The cemetery collaborates with Jewish organizations and funeral homes to honor burial customs.


Design Elements

Beth Israel's design elements reflect its Jewish roots, incorporating symbols like the Star of David and Hebrew headstone inscriptions. The Bible Garden, with its Holy Land soil and plants, and the Ten Commandments monument underscore Jewish religious themes.


These elements emphasize remembrance, covenant, and resilience, aligning with Jewish values of honoring the deceased with dignity and spiritual continuity. The park-like setting offers a universal sense of peace.


Section Characteristics

The cemetery features distinct sections, including monumental and memorial park areas for in-ground burials, lawn crypts, and in-ground cremation gardens. The mausoleum complex offers a chapel, atrium, garden crypts, and niches catering to varied preferences.


The Bible Garden stands out as a sacred space. At the same time, other sections vary in landscaping and monument styles, from upright stones to flat bronze markers, creating a diverse yet cohesive layout.


Rules for Monuments

Beth Israel Cemetery enforces specific monument rules based on section type. It offers bronze and upright sections, with plot location determining applicable regulations.


All colors are permitted, photos are prohibited, and etched designs are allowed for personalization. Only the deceased may be named—pre-need stones are not allowed. A permit is required for all memorial placements, ensuring consistency and respect across the grounds.


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


Contact Shevchenko Monuments today to order a compliant memorial. Honor your loved one with a lasting tribute.

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