Laurel Lawn Cemetery

01/27/2026

Please allow the cemetery another day to get our roads sorted and safe before coming to visit your loved ones. Thank you.

05/27/2021

Due to extenuating circumstances, as we all recover from life in a pandemic, we will not be doing our Memorial Day celebration this year. We fully intend to get back to it next year and make it bigger, and better, than ever. Everyone have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend and don’t lose sight of what Memorial Day is truly about: honoring those who lost their lives while fighting for this country.

03/18/2021

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05/25/2020

05/25/2020

04/29/2019

This year Memorial Day falls on May 27th, and at Laurel Lawn Cemetery we take special care to remember our fallen heroes. During the coming weeks we will be highlighting a few of the veteran’s interred here:

We will begin with E. Morgan “Bud” Maxwell (1928-2015) whom we at Laurel Lawn Cemetery hold close to our hearts. He is the father of many of the board members and grandfather of some of the Laurel Lawn staff. As superintendent of the cemetery for decades, he made maintaining the grounds a priority and deserves credit for making this place the best looking cemetery in the area. He was a lifelong resident of Bridgeton and served as mayor of the city twice. Joining the US Navy directly after graduating high school; he served on the submarine USS Greenfish and the Battleship Iowa.

In 2002 Bud instituted a Memorial Day Service here at Laurel Lawn Cemetery, which is annually held at 2:00 pm the Sunday before Memorial Day. This event includes a variety of speakers from the community of different faiths and honored positions, an honor guard salute (with cannon fire and taps), and a band of bagpipers. Bagpiping was always a treat for Bud, who was very proud of his Scottish heritage.

Bud and his wife (Pat), are buried at Laurel Lawn Cemetery right by the center flagpole; which he and the cemetery were awarded a plaque for properly displaying the Flag of the United States of America. Bud loves his country and the people who call the United States home. The truth of this is reflected in his life’s work and the traditions he began, which will continue at Laurel Lawn Cemetery for many years to come.

Come join us on Sunday, May 26 at 2:00 to help us honor America’s fallen heroes!

07/10/2017

On behalf of everyone from Laurel Lawn Cemetery Association we would like to apologize for the disturbance today in the Holy Cross Parish section. There was an event that took place today that wasn't permitted by the cemetery or the Catholic Church. We apologize for any inconvenience due to this unsanctioned event. We will take the proper steps to ensure nobody is prevented from visiting a loved one. We take pride in encouraging everyone to grieve in their own way and thank you for your understanding.

05/27/2017

The Laurel Lawn Cemetery's 16th Annual Memorial Day Service will be this Sunday May 28th.

The Award Winning Valley Forge Highland Bagpipe Band will perform beginning at 1:30 PM with the Service running from 2 - 3 PM. ONE HOUR SHARP!

As always, our Memorial Day Service features talks by local Community Leaders interspersed with music from all branches of the Military.

Please come out if you can. Bring your favorite beach or lawn chair. Find some shade and enjoy the Laurel Lawn Tribute to our Veterans.

And have an Outstanding Memorial Day Weekend.

Thanks
Bob Maxwell

05/26/2015

"The Star Spangled Banner" sung by Gina Mondile

05/26/2015

Valley Forge Highland Band

05/26/2015

"God Bless America" sung beautifully by Gina Mondile, followed by firing of cannon during Honor Guard Salute.