Resources

Uncover our rich history. Find guides, documents, articles and stories of our past and of those laid to rest at Cedar Hill.

Map of Cedar Hill Cemetery

Cedar Hill Cemetery, a serene oasis spanning 30 acres in Port Jefferson, NY, offers a peaceful retreat for reflection and remembrance.

The cemetery’s lush grounds are carefully maintained, creating a beautiful and tranquil environment.

While 23 acres are currently dedicated to interments, the remaining 7 acres of undeveloped land provide opportunities for future expansion and preservation.

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Monument Ordering Brochure

When selecting a monument, you’ll need to consider:

1. Your cemetery’s restrictions.
2. The location and size of your plot.
3. Any anticipated future inscription work.

Each cemetery has its rules and regulations for stones. It’s important to know what size/type of stone is allowed in the section where your plot is located to ensure you order the correct size stone.

When designing the stone, it’s essential to consider who else, if anyone, will be buried in the same plot. This way, you ensure enough room will be left on the stone for future inscriptions.

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Coins Left on Headstones

While visiting some cemeteries, you may notice that headstones marking certain graves have coins left on them by visitors to the gravesite.

These coins have distinct meanings when left on the headstones of those who gave their life while serving in America’s military.

The meanings vary, depending on the denomination of the coin.

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Employee essay, written as an Incoming College Freshman

This college essay was written based on the following question:

“Reflect on an element of your personal experience that you feel will enrich your college education. How has it shaped you?”

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Cedar Hill Cemetery exhibit at Port Jefferson Village Center

Titled Cedar Hill Cemetery: Hidden Sanctuary of Our Past, the exhibit of approximately 60 photos offers insight into the still-operational, non-denominational cemetery as seen through the lens of Port Jefferson Historian Chris Ryon and historic photographs from the Library of Congress. Reported by TBR News Media.

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Long Island Genealogy photos of Cedar Hill Cemetery photographed on 10/15/02

A collection of photos from Cedar Hill Cemetery, captured on a picturesque autumn day on Long Island on October 15, 2002. The photographer remains unidentified. The photos offer a glimpse into the cemetery’s rich history and its serene beauty.

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American Cemetery Magazine profiles Cedar Hill Cemetery

Forevermore on Cedar Hill, Port Jefferson NY.

“Cedar Hill Cemetery in Port Jefferson, NY, is a historical treasure trove. According to local historian George Moraitis, the cemetery’s headstones tell a story that stretches back even further than its establishment.”

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Historical Newsprint Notes from Cedar Hill (1874-1948)

These rewrites of newsprint articles are from the South Side Signal (Babylon) [1874], Patchogue Advance [1926-1948], and Port Jefferson Echo Newspaper [1893-1934].

Compiled by local historian George Moraitis, these rewrites offer a glimpse into the lives and events of the people who lived in these communities over a century ago.

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