Please note from our Rules and Regulations that the permitted time for artificial flowers at the graves was March 31st.  All artificial flowers and items not appropriate such as toys and non religious articles will be removed and disposed of after Easter Sunday.  Saint Joseph Church and Cemetery will not be responsible for these items.

It is permissible at this time to plant flowers to within one foot of the monument. Please DO NOT leave flowers in their pots!  Spades have been placed by the cemetery signs in the Old Section, St. Francis Section and St. Clare Section of the cemetery for your use.  Please return these spades to their designated area.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Nestled in the hills of West Milford, not far off Route 23 North, but seemingly in a different world, lies Saint Joseph Church and Cemetery.  Adjacent to this historic landmark church  is our  Saint John the Baptist section of the cemetery. A ride up to the top of the hill on this sacred tract of land provides one with a view of mountains, manicured lawns and wooded landscape.  You come away with a feeling of peace and serenity.

The cemetery, like the Church, is a sacred place, dedicated to the spiritual interests of God’s people.  With the psalmist of old who sang of the Church – “O God, I have loved the beauty of Thy House;” we too, may sing of the cemetery in which our beloved dead lie at peace –“ O God, I have loved the beauty of thy consecrated land and shall try to preserve it.”

Today cemetery land is a valuable asset. With the parish increasing in the number of families each year we must utilize all land well and also plan for future needs.

Prices for Interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery

Traditional Site & Perpetual Care    $1,000.00
Traditional Site Opening Fee   $850.00

Traditional - Foundation Fee   
     Single (1ft. wide up to 2 ft. long)    $450.00
     Double (1ft. wide up to 4ft. long)    $650.00
     Triple (1ft. wide up to 6 ft. long)     $850.00

Cremation Site & Perpetual Care   $450.00

Cremation - Opening Fee    $200.00

Funeral Mass Offering  $250.00

Music Fee  $150.00

Perpetual Care is included in the pricing of all plots. This service is a commitment of the Church to provide a lawn, general lawn cutting and lawn trimming around stonework.  The Church assumes no responsibility for the care of markers or monuments.  The Church assumes no responsibility for damage done to markers or monuments.

Monuments:  Concrete vaults are required for all interments.  Urns are not required for cremations. 

A foundation is required for all monuments.  A foundation fee must be paid in full before erection of monument.  At the election of the Church, foundations shall be constructed by St. Joseph's Cemetery Staff or third party contractors.  Foundations are not guaranteed by either the Church or third party contractors.  Foundations are not constructed during the winter months or when the staff or contractor determines that ground conditions might likely cause a foundation failure.  It is recommended that foundations be constructed no sooner than six months after the interment.

Arrangements for the monuments are to be made directly with a monument provider.

Permitted monument sizes are as follows:

Single plot…………………1 foot wide up to 2 feet long

Double plot………………..1 foot wide up to 4 feet long
Triple plot…….…………..1 foot wide up to 6 feet long

Flat markers – no longer than 24 inches wide by 12 inches long

Cremation section can accommodate only flat markers.

A sketch showing the dimensions of the proposed monument must be submitted in advance to the business office.  The Church is not responsible for any loss related to the purchase of monuments that have not been pre-approved. 

Stone statues may be permitted as part of a monument and require pre-approval.  Foot markers are permitted but may not exceed the size of veteran's foot markers as provided by the government. Veteran's foot  markers are permitted.

Funeral Masses and Interments:  Arrangements for funeral Masses and interments are coordinated through the cemetery administrator upon notification by the family of the deceased or a funeral director.  Business hours of operation for funeral arrangements are Monday through Thursday 9 AM to 5 PM and Friday 9 AM to 2 PM.   The contact telephone number is 973-697-6100.

ST. JOSEPH'S CEMETERY 
Rules and regulations will be strictly enforced.

-VISITING HOURS: 7 AM TO SUNSET

-ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS PERMITTED NOV. 1 THRU MARCH 31 ONLY

-ALL CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS REMOVED BY FEB. 1 WEATHER PERMITTING

-AMERICAN FLAGS PERMITTED MEMORIAL DAY THRU JULY 4 & NOV. 1-15

-PLANTING IS LIMITED TO WITHIN ONE FOOT OF THE MONUMENT AND IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER

-OBJECTS WHICH COULD PREVENT PROPER MAINTENANCE OR POSE A SAFETY HAZARD MAY NOT BE ERECTED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SHRUBS OF ANY KIND, STATUES, BALLOONS, PINWHEELS, TOYS, SIGNS AND GLASS

-CEMETERY PERSONNEL RESERVE THE RIGHT TO DETERMINE WHAT IS APPROPRIATE IN THIS SACRED PLACE AND ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DECORATIONS

-HELP US MAINTAIN THIS AS A SACRED PLACE. NO RECREATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLES OR HORSES PERMITTED.