Oak Grove Cemetery - Hammonton, NJ

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We are the oldest active cemetery in Hammonton, NJ, and have been privileged to serve the community since 1860. Now on TikTok:

10/24/2026

Good evening,

In anticiption for the possibility of sub-freezing temperatures tonight and tomorrow night, we are temporarily shutting off our water for the remainder of the weekend. We will restore service on Monday.

Thank you!

10/20/2026

You asked, and we delivered: new signage for our White Horse Pike entrance! Thanks to Sign Boy for a job well-done!

09/26/2026

Good afternoon!

As part of Oak Grove Cemetery's ongoing commitment to the safety of both its visitors and its residents, and thanks to the expeditious work of N&H Landscaping, we were able to remove three problem trees before the arrival of the current nor'easter.

This morning, our grounds crew was on property, clearing any fallen branches and debris from our roads to make them passable, but be warned: the nor'easter is not over, and more may fall over the next 24 hours. We advise you to plan your visit for another day, and exercise extreme caution if you do visit.

Thank you!

09/14/2026

Good evening,

Due to a riser break, we have temporarily shut off the mains until we can effect repairs. We will update once the water is back on.

In the meantime, the spigot next to the Rizzotte mausoleum across from the Veterans Memorial is still operational.

08/31/2026

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to LEXA Concrete for installing curbing around our Veterans Memorial last week (and replacing the pad into our garage while they were at it)!

We would also like to thank Johnny Grasso of G-boys Excavating and Robert Capoferri for the use of their equipment and materials so that our board's vice president Sam Sofia, Trustee James Bertino, Caretaker Joseph F. Berenato, groundskeeper Joe Oremus (not pictured) and student volunteer Joey Domenico could apply the finishing touches.

Thank you all for your generosity, hard work, and dedication to Oak Grove Cemetery!

07/16/2026

Buona Festa! Today marks the 151st Anniversary of the Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, and Oak Grove Cemetery has several connections to its origins.

The first observance of the feast day in Hammonton, held on July 16, 1875, took place at the home of Antonio Capelli at 232 Pine Road; Capelli lived and worked on the farm of Albert Gay, who resides with us in Section C.

One of Capelli's compatriots that day was Emanuel Persico, who resides with us in Section A.

That day, Capelli and Persico, along with Luigi Vuotto and a small group of fellow immigrants (including Charles Vuotto who resides in Section A), prayed in front of a painting of the Virgin Mary. They also formed a procession in front of the home. They prayed in thanks—for their safe journey to America, for a successful farming season, and for the blessings and good fortune found in their new home of Hammonton.

Over the years, the celebration grew. It was next celebrated for several years at Hammonton Lake Park, before moving to the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society carnival grounds near St. Joseph's Church. Now, the feast encompasses a full week of faith, community and joy, and is the longest-running Italian-American religious festival in the United States of America.

07/11/2026

Update: Locust Circle has been cleared and is reopened for use.

07/11/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE: A portion of Locust Circle behind our building is closed until further notice.

A short tine ago, a substantial tree limb in Section B gave way and is currently blocking the roadway -- but miraculously, managed to miss every headstone in its path.

We will have a tree removal expert on property in the morning to assess the situation.

Further updates as events warrant.

Thank you.

07/04/2026

We had an absolute blast hosting the semiquincentennial tours this morning!

Dozens of people came to our ground to learn the history of the cemetery, its residents, and the town. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the Town of Hammonton and to Hammonton 250 for including us in this auspicious occasion.

Happy Independence Day!

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day!

On this date, 250 years ago—July 4, 1776—the Second Continental Congress, assembled in Philadelphia, formally adopted the Declaration of Independence.

To celebrate the semiquincentennial, the Town of Hammonton and Hammonton 250 have a number of activities planned, including trolley tours to our grounds to learn about some of the oldest-born residents in the oldest active cemetery in town.

We look forward to seeing you!

Address

500 N White Horse Pike
Hammonton, NJ
08037

Telephone

+16095612673

Website

http://www.oakgrovehammonton.com/

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