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Hand-carved headstones by NJ Memorial Headstones — 80+ years in Morris County, NJ.

Headstone Specialists — Single, double & flat headstones
Companion Headstones — Side-by-side memorial pairs
Veteran Headstones — VA-compatible military headstones
Custom Granite Carving — Hand-carved in Morris County
Photo-Etched Portraits — High-contrast relief portraits
Headstone Restoration — Restore aged & weathered stone
Cemetery Compliance — Every headstone meets cemetery rules
Foundation Installation — Below frost-line, level-set
American-Made Granite — Domestic & select imported stone
Over 80 Years in NJ — Family-owned since 1945
All 14 NJ Counties — Statewide installation
Multilingual Service — English · Russian · Polish
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Serving all of New Jersey · English, Russian, Polish
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Over 80 Years in NJ

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Service Area

Serving All 14 NJ Counties

NJ Memorial Headstones serves New Jersey families seeking memorial headstones from our Morris County workshop in Madison. Bergen, Essex, Passaic, and Union county families are close to our showroom. Families throughout Middlesex, Somerset, Monmouth, Hudson, and Ocean counties receive the same complete service by phone and remote consultation. Our installation crews cover all 14 NJ counties for foundation preparation and cemetery placement.

  • Morris
  • Bergen
  • Essex
  • Passaic
  • Hudson
  • Union
  • Sussex
  • Warren
  • Hunterdon
  • Somerset
  • Middlesex
  • Mercer
  • Monmouth
  • Ocean
Cemetery Guide

Cemetery Compliance Guide

Cemetery Regulations

Memorial headstones in New Jersey must meet each cemetery's published regulations — maximum height, base dimensions, permitted materials, and approved finishes. NJ Memorial Headstones confirms these requirements before any memorial headstone design is finalized. Our 80 years of experience throughout NJ means we know where to look for the rules and how to design within them from the first proof.

Foundation Requirements

Memorial headstones that stand upright in New Jersey cemeteries require concrete foundations extending 30 to 42 inches below the frost line. NJ Memorial Headstones handles all foundation preparation as part of every installation. Our crews serve every NJ county, coordinating with cemetery staff and setting each stone correctly. Families deal with one company for the complete memorial process.

Religious Cemetery Considerations

New Jersey's diverse faith communities place memorial headstones in cemeteries with specific design traditions and requirements. NJ Memorial Headstones has produced memorial headstones for Jewish, Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant families throughout NJ for eight decades. Hebrew, Cyrillic, and Polish inscriptions are carved in-house. We serve families in English, Russian, and Polish.

Our Collection

Our Headstones Collection

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Memorial headstones in NJ from NJ Memorial Headstones are custom commissions — stones made specifically for a particular person, a particular family, and a particular cemetery. Every commission begins with a consultation in which our design team learns about the individual being memorialized, the family's wishes, and the cemetery's requirements. This information shapes a design proof that is reviewed and revised by the family until it is exactly right. Memorial headstones at NJ Memorial Headstones include the full range of forms appropriate for NJ cemeteries: single upright headstones in traditional and contemporary profiles, companion monuments for two names, slant-top stones, flat and flush markers, and pillow-style markers. Materials are American-made granite — gray, black, rose, and mahogany — with polished, honed, and rock-faced surface finishes available. Hand-carved lettering, portrait engravings from family photographs, religious symbols, military emblems, and decorative elements are all produced in our Morris County workshop. Over 80 years of memorial headstone production in New Jersey, serving families in English, Russian, and Polish.

Granite Options

American-made granite for NJ memorial headstones at NJ Memorial Headstones covers the full color range used in New Jersey cemeteries. Classic gray granite suits traditional and contemporary memorial settings equally well. Polished black granite is recommended for memorial headstones featuring portrait engravings. Rose and mahogany granites are available for families seeking warmth or distinction in the memorial. All stone is domestic.

Custom Design Process

Complete NJ memorial headstone service at NJ Memorial Headstones runs from first consultation through installation at the cemetery — all managed in-house from our Morris County workshop. Design proofing, hand-carving, finishing, delivery, foundation preparation, and placement are all handled by our team. Families have one point of contact for every step of the memorial headstone process.

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Our Process

Our Hand-Carving Process

NJ Memorial Headstones's memorial headstone process in New Jersey follows six steps developed over 80 years in Morris County. Consultation: we meet with the family to understand the memorial's purpose, the person being honored, and the cemetery's requirements. Design proofing: a scaled proof is produced showing every element of the proposed memorial headstone — form, finish, inscription, and imagery. The family reviews and approves. Material selection: American granite is confirmed against the cemetery's specifications. Hand-carving: every element of the approved design is executed by hand in our Morris County workshop. Finishing and inspection: the memorial headstone is reviewed before leaving the workshop. Installation: our crew prepares the foundation and sets the stone at the NJ cemetery. 80+ years of memorial headstone service in New Jersey.

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Voices

What Families Say

New Jersey families have entrusted us with their memorials for three generations.

“The memorial headstone NJ Memorial Headstones made for my mother captures everything we hoped for — the inscription is beautiful, the carving is precise, and it stands perfectly in the cemetery. We are grateful for their care.” — Anne, Mercer County NJ
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

If you do not see your question here, call us.

How long does it take to design and install a headstones?

NJ memorial headstone commissions typically take eight to twelve weeks from consultation to installation. Complex designs may take twelve to sixteen weeks. A timeline is confirmed at the design approval.

Do you serve cemeteries throughout New Jersey?

Yes. NJ Memorial Headstones installs memorial headstones in all 14 New Jersey counties, with our own crew handling all foundation preparation and cemetery coordination.

Are your memorials cemetery-compliant?

Yes. Every memorial headstone is designed within the specific cemetery's current requirements, confirmed before production begins.

Can I bring my own design or photo?

Yes. Photographs, sketches, and design references are welcome at the consultation. Portrait engravings from family photographs are a standard service.

Do you offer veteran companion markers?

Yes. Veteran companion memorial markers — complementing VA-provided base stones — are a regular part of NJ Memorial Headstones's production throughout New Jersey.

What languages do you serve families in?

Yes — English, Russian, and Polish.

Showroom & Gallery

See Memorial Headstones NJ in Person

Browse a few of the stones we have set, then come visit us in person. Sample stones, finishes, and lettering are all on display.

NJ Memorial Headstones Madison, NJ 07940
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