Tree-lined grounds and beautiful gardens are hallmarks of Greenwood Cemetery in Hamilton, New Jersey. With close to 120 lush acres, Greenwood Cemetery offers above ground entombment in addition to traditional in-ground burial sites. Solitude and history abound at Greenwood Cemetery where honoring memories for those at rest is priority number one. The grounds of current day Greenwood Cemetery were once crossed by George Washington and his troops in 1777 as they made their way to the Battle of Trenton. In 1874, the grounds were developed as a monument cemetery and Greenwood was created. Greenwood Cemetery now has five public mausoleums including The Mercer County Veterans Section, the nation's first above ground mausoleum crypt for veterans only. Greenwood Cemetery, while non-denomination has two Catholic sections, three Jewish sections and one Greek section for burial. Greenwood's Hamilton location gives the grounds a feeling of tranquility while being just a short drive from both New York City and Philadelphia. The cemetery is also just six miles from New Jersey's capital city, Trenton. With a caring staff, peaceful, well-kept grounds, and a dedication to excellent care, Greenwood Cemetery is an outstanding facility. Beautiful gardens, covered breezeways and an outdoor garden complex all add to the peaceful setting found at Greenwood Cemetery. |