New Montefiore Cemetery, located in Suffolk County, has served the needs of Jews residents in West Babylon New York since the late 1920s. One of the largest Jewish cemeteries in the state of New York, staff at the property are proud and pleased to be able to offer individual grave sites, family plots, as well as society land to meet the needs of individuals and families in the area. Serving both the needs of the living and the dead, staff at the property are known for their compassionate, supportive, and tender care for families and loved ones. New Montefiore Cemetery is laid out in a grid-like pattern made up of sections and subsections, offering easy access for traffic from a variety of gates as well as foot traffic throughout the property. Staff at the cemetery offer families the opportunity to plant seasonal shrubs or arrange for perpetual care. The property, open from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, adheres to the Jewish faith, and offers a variety of sections and views that meet the needs of family traditions. Visitors should be aware that the cemetery office and gates are closed on the first day of all Jewish holidays, though gates are open on legal holidays. New Montefiore Cemetery is laid out much like a park, with a plethora of deciduous as well as annual trees that offer brilliant color throughout the seasons. Shrubs, private lots, dozens of acres of well-cared for grounds and beautifully landscaped concrete pathways offer one of the most beautiful and well loved cemetery properties in the state of New York. Compassionate staff members offer the deceased as well as their loved ones dignity and grace. Located under the brilliant blue skies of West Babylon, the area offers stupendous views and locations throughout the massive property, offering seasonal variety in shrubs, flowers, and tree colors throughout the year. New Montefiore Cemetery also serves as the final resting place of Dr. Adrian Kantrowitz, the cardiac surgeon who performed the first American heart transplant, as well as baseball player Sid Gorden and record store magnate Sam Goody. Located on Long Island, the cemetery property is located between North Massapequa and West Babylon. Visitors can take the Southern State Parkway to reach the property, located on the north side of the highway. |