Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, at Gill Lane, Iselin, NJ 08830, is a peaceful cemetery in Middlesex County. For burial services or memorial planning information, contact the staff at (732) 283-2822.

Major Roads

The cemetery is accessible via major roads, including U.S. Highway 1 and the Garden State Parkway, which border the property. Gill Lane, a key local road, runs directly through the cemetery, dividing its sections.

Nearby landmarks include the MetroPark train station, a commuter hub, and Woodbridge Center, a large shopping mall just off Route 1. Mount Lebanon Cemetery, which shares a driveway with Forest Lawn, is another notable neighbor.

Directions to Shevchenko

To travel from Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens to Shevchenko Monuments at 329 S Florida Grove Road, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, head south on Gill Lane toward Route 9 South. Merge onto Route 9 South and continue for about 4.5 miles. Turn left onto New Brunswick Ave to Florida Grove Road; Shevchenko Monuments will be on your right.

History and Description

Established in 1929, Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens is a non-sectarian cemetery offering burial options for all faiths. It is part of a 65-acre property and features beautifully landscaped grounds with serene pathways and thoughtful amenities.

The cemetery includes in-ground burial plots, monumental sections, and an aboveground garden mausoleum, creating a tranquil environment for reflection.

Everstory Partners, LP owns the property.

Ethnicities and Religions

Forest Lawn serves a diverse community, accommodating various ethnicities and religions. Forest Lawn’s non-sectarian nature welcomes all faiths, including Christian, Muslim, and Chinese communities.

Specific sections are designated for Chinese and Muslim organizations, reflecting the cemetery’s inclusivity.

Design Elements

As a non-sectarian cemetery, Forest Lawn lacks a singular religious or ethnic design theme but embraces diversity. Christian memorials may display crosses or angels.

Inscriptions on Muslim markers often feature Arabic calligraphy, a hallmark of Islamic art, etched into the bronze precisely. Islamic tradition discourages excessive ornamentation, so Muslim bronze markers prioritize simplicity. The placement of Muslim markers often considers the Islamic requirement that graves face the Qibla (toward Mecca).

Chinese bronze markers frequently incorporate traditional symbols that hold cultural or spiritual significance. Common motifs include lotus flowers, symbolizing purity and enlightenment, or stylized clouds representing good fortune. Names, dates, and epitaphs are often inscribed in traditional or simplified Chinese characters.

Section Characteristics

Forest Lawn is divided into distinct areas: a memorial park, monumental sections for in-ground burials, and an aboveground garden mausoleum. Chinese and Muslim organization sections offer culturally specific monumental designs.

Rules for Monuments

Forest Lawn Cemetery is a bronze-only cemetery, ensuring a dignified and timeless memorial aesthetic. Memorial sizing depends on plot type—single, double deep, or side-by-side—with design flexibility varying by section.

All memorial placements require a permit, maintaining uniformity and respect for the cemetery’s standards. These rules preserve the cemetery’s serene and elegant atmosphere.

Shevchenko Monuments in Perth Amboy, NJ, designs, builds, installs, and maintains memorials that meet all dimensions, materials, and inscription requirements.

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