St. James Catholic Cemetery is at Route 9 North & Ida Way, Woodbridge, NJ 07095. Contact the cemetery office at (732) 634-0500 or visit their website for additional details.

Roadways

The cemetery sits along Route 9, a major thoroughfare in Woodbridge. It is easily accessible from Dunegan Circle and Veterans Circle. Nearby landmarks include the Hampton Inn and the Woodbridge Center Mall.

Shevchenko Monuments, located at 329 S Florida Grove Road, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, is approximately ten minutes from St. James Cemetery. To reach Shevchenko Monuments, head south on Route 9, take the exit for Florida Grove Road, and continue until you arrive at the destination.

History

Saint James Catholic Cemetery traces its origins to the 1860s, evolving alongside St. James Parish as a sacred burial ground for the Woodbridge community. The cemetery also features a mausoleum built in 1993, complete with a chapel and meditation room.

Religious Affiliations

The cemetery predominantly serves the Roman Catholic community. It is a testament to the area's multicultural fabric, with individuals of Irish, Italian, Polish, and other European ancestries interred here.

Its defining characteristic is the cemetery's affiliation with St. James Roman Catholic Church. The church oversees cemetery operations just a mile away at 149 Grove Street. It offers funeral Masses and blessings for the deceased. As a Vocationist Parish under the Society of Divine Vocations, it emphasizes spiritual care, ensuring that burial practices align with Catholic doctrine.

Design Elements

Design elements in Saint James Cemetery reflect Catholic traditions prominently. Crosses and crucifixes are common on headstones, symbolizing faith in resurrection. Statues of the Virgin Mary and saints, often etched or carved into granite, adorn many graves. At the same time, inscriptions of prayers like the "Hail Mary" personalize memorials.

Cemetery Sections

The cemetery features distinct sections. The area near Route 9 includes older graves with weathered stones, showcasing historical designs, while sections closer to Florida Grove Road house newer burials with modern, polished memorials.

Mausoleums cluster in one area, offering above-ground options. At the same time, traditional plots dominate the rest, creating a varied yet cohesive landscape.

Grave Marker Rules

Saint James Cemetery offers flexible options for memorials across most sections, with few restrictions on size, type, and design.

There are specific guidelines for memorials placed on strips, including the requirement that the stone or base be sawn back to ensure uniformity.

 All other sections have no limitations—all colors are allowed, and personalization with photos and etched designs is encouraged.

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

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