The town of Piscataway was founded in the mid 17th century (1666 to be exact), and continues to be one of the most quaint and beautiful locations in New Jersey. Nestled deep in Middlesex County is the Lake Nelson Memorial Park Association, a cemetery founded in 1933 to serve the needs of surrounding residents.

Today, Lake Nelson Memorial Park offers non-sectarian services and options for the residents of historic Piscataway, Middlesex County, as well as serving the needs of surrounding communities. Located nearby Resurrection Cemetery, the grounds of Lake Nelson Memorial Park cemetery are well maintained by staff and groundskeepers. Well-kept lawns graced with native trees offer shade and respite to visitors and loved ones who stroll along gravel paths that wind their way through the property. Above ground or in-ground headstones and memorials dot the landscape.

Rich in history, culture and lore, the rural location of Piscataway offers visitors and loved ones a glimpse into American Revolutionary War history, with nearby Monmouth Court House and Trenton to the south and New York City to the east. Visitors are surprised to discover that downtown New York City is only 35 miles away, because the serene atmosphere of the Lake Nelson Memorial Park induces feelings of seclusion and solitude. As one of the oldest areas in the United States, Piscataway boasts the legacy of being one of the founding colonial communities in America and the Atlantic coastline.

Located south of New Jersey Interstate 287, Lake Nelson Memorial Park Cemetery is accessible off Hoes Lane or South Washington Avenue, with a turn south onto Randolphville Road.

Visitors and loved ones who visit the secluded and tree-studded grounds of Lake Nelson Memorial Park Cemetery will find themselves comforted by the personal care and attention of staff members as well as by the graceful layout of the landscaping and grounds.