The Monument Section

The Monument Section lies to the west of the Memorial Garden. This section does have graves available for purchase at $3000.00 which is for two burials. Please note that vaults are required for all interments. Plots may be purchased in installments. The Cemetery will buy back a plot at the original purchase price. To purchase a plot or to ask questions, contact the church office at 631 765-2597 or via e-mail: fpcsouthold@optonline.net

After the Cemetery’s original acre, the Old Burying Ground, was filled, the need for developing a new, larger section was clear. Because of the gifts over the years of many generous benefactors, the beautiful Monument Section, the Cemetery’s largest section by far, was developed. In it graves are marked by upright headstones that date from the 19th century (some even earlier) to the present day. It contains the Cemetery’s only mausoleum. In 1850 Joshua Hallock bequeathed an acre of land that became part of this section. The Hallock area of the Monument Section has been used for burying those who cannot afford to purchase a burial plot.

Visitors to the Cemetery are urged to meander through the paths of the Monument Section and enjoy its tranquility and beauty. Many flowering trees are to be found in this Section; they are never so lovely as they are in spring. The granite stones of this section are much harder than the relatively soft stones of the Old Burying Ground's slates, sandstones, and marbles. Though no stone rubbings are permitted in the Old Burying Ground, visitors are welcome to do rubbings in the Monument Section.