There are 14 cemeteries in Town, some in churchyards, some privately owned, and some owned by the Town. Only three of the cemeteries are currently active: Beck's Hill in Vista, South Salem Cemetery, and the Reynolds Cemetery in Cross River.
Those eligible to purchase gravesites are residents and former residents, current and former employees, a relative or representative for the interment of a student who attended school within the Town within the previous 12-month period, or a member of a religious organization meeting regularly in Town. Cemetery rules regulate the size of monuments (permit required), type and location of plantings, etc. See cemetery regulations below.
Gravesites are $1,500 per grave. Grave sizes are 3'9" x 10'
Cremation plots in the Meditation Garden in the South Salem cemetery shall measure 36" x 36" and will be sold at the regular cremation plot price of $400.00.
The price includes perpetual care and no additional payment is required.
One grave may be used for one full burial, or one full burial and one cremation interment. There is a $1,000 charge for a grave opening, closing and seeding. All burials must take place in concrete vaults or liners. There is a $300 charge for a cremation opening. Opening fees are usually paid through the funeral home. A weekend surcharge of $250.00 will be added to all weekend burials.
It is recommended that installation of a monument be delayed until the ground has fully settled which the town recommends one year from burial. The Town will install the monument foundation. There is a monument permit fee required which is $100 and a foundation charge based on the size: $300 for small (1x2 flat marker), $450 for medium (single slant or upright grave marker) and $550 for large ( going over 2 graves). Larger monuments will be priced upon review. A monument can be up to 42" high.
The South Salem Cemetery includes an area where cremation plots are available (flat markers only).
Anyone interested in purchasing a gravesite may call the Town Clerk at (914) 763-3511.