Bloomfield Cemetery is a 30 acre historic cemetery established in 1796. It has a variety of people buried there. Several elites are resting there, including two New Jersey Governors. There are also many military veterans buried there, but also many regular working class people. It has well paved roads, making it easy for walking and biking. It is also built on a hill, so be sure to plan accordingly if you are visiting a section that requires walking uphill.
It was designed by Alexander Jackson Davis and originally given to the Presbyterian Society of Bloomfield by Isaac Bell. They then gave it to the Bloomfield Cemetery Company, who has run it since 1853 and has made several expansions to it.
If you are driving, it is located at 383 Belleville Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003. It is accessible from Garden State Parkway through exit 148 or via local roads. There is no parking in the cemetery itself, but there are several parking options nearby. There is street parking on Bellevue Avenue and surrounding areas. There are also parking garages nearby including Glenwood Garage, and 28 Myrtle St Parking Lot.
If you are taking transit, it is accessible by train from either the Grove St Light Newark Light Rail station with a 42 minute walk (the only rapid transit option) or the Bloomfield NJ Transit train station with a 17 minute walk. It is accessible by bus via NJ Transit routes 11, 72, 28, 29, and 709.
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Street Sign
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Walk in Crypt 2
Walk In Crypt 1
Shell Rock Pitch
Bloomfield Cemetery FAQ
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Where is Bloomfield Cemetery located?
It is located at 383 Belleville Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 between State Street and High Street.
What are the visiting hours for Bloomfield Cemetery?
9am-4pm, 7 days a week
Can I buy a burial plot at Bloomfield Cemetery online?
Call them at (973) 748-0131 for more information on how to buy a burial plot.
Which florists deliver to Bloomfield Cemetery?
The top three florists who deliver to Bloomfield according to google results are Ruth’s Roses, Maplewood Florist, and Michael’s Forest and Greenhouses. Contact them directly to place an order. Note: These were chosen exclusively based on being in the top results of a Google search and we are not sponsored by any of them in any way.
How to arrange a funeral service at Bloomfield Cemetery?
Call them at (973) 748-0131 for more information on how to schedule a funeral service.
Are there any memorial product providers that serve Bloomfield Cemetery?
How do I find burial records at Bloomfield Cemetery?
To find burial records at Bloomfield Cemetery, search for the name of the buried person on Find A Grave here:
https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/99894/bloomfield-cemetery
What are the costs associated with interment at Bloomfield Cemetery?
Call them at (973) 748-0131 for more information on internment.
Is there an online map for locating graves within Bloomfield Cemetery?
Yes, you can access the map on Find A Grave here:
https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/99894/bloomfield-cemetery/map#S%7C%5B%5B-74.21218624050064%2C40.79366236264656%5D%2C%5B-74.18654934124486%2C40.80454141316969%5D%5D%7C%7C
What is the process for headstone installation at Bloomfield Cemetery?
Call the cemetery at (973) 748-0131 for information on installation.
Who manages Bloomfield Cemetery, and how can I contact them?
Bloomfield Cemetery is managed by Bloomfield Cemetery Co. You can contact them at (973) 748-0131
