What if the ground beneath our feet held more than just soil? We are standing at the Weehawken Cemetery. It is a place not in Weehawken. The Weehawken Cemetery actually sits on the western slope of the Hudson Palisades in North Bergen New Jersey.
This cemetery is a place of rest. It offers in ground burials and cremation burials. As you walk these grounds you will notice the diversity of those interred here. Magnificent monuments stand as testaments to lives lived. Family plots offer a glimpse into legacies.
The Weehawken Cemetery overlooks New York City. It provides beautiful views for its residents and visitors. This cemetery shares a border with the Hoboken Cemetery. The Bergen Crest Mausoleum and the Garden State Crematory overlook its east side. Nearby is also Flower Hill Cemetery.
In 1880, tragedy struck during the construction of the Uptown Hudson Tubes. The first attempt collapsed. Unclaimed bodies from that disaster found their final resting place here.
The owner of the Weehawken Cemetery was ordered to halt work in December 2018. The concern was felling trees that could cause erosion. This erosion could damage existing graves on the hillside.
Albert Vadas found his final resting place here. He lived from 1877 to 1946.
Louis Cicalese is the Cemetery President since 2018. He is planning a new Mausoleum. He also intends to make many improvements to the Weehawken Cemetery.
The Weehawken Cemetery is a sacred place. Its mission is serving families. It guides each person with the importance of preplanning. They offer realistic burial options. These options include mausoleums, cremation and memorials. The motto is “By Serving We Will Be Served”.
The Weehawken Cemetery grounds are open from sunrise to sunset every day.