| Riverside Cemetery | |
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 Riverside Cemetery | |
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| Details | |
| Established | 1894 |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 40°07′11″N75°22′07″W / 40.11972°N 75.36861°W |
| Type | private |
| Owned by | StoneMor |
| No. of graves | >14,000 |
| Website | Riverside Cemetery |
| Find a Grave | Riverside Cemetery |
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Riverside Cemetery may refer to:
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