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Hand-carved headstones by NJ Headstone Store — 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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Headstones

Over 80 Years in NJ

Ready When You Are

Talk to a NJ Headstone Store craftsman today.

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Service Area

Serving All 14 NJ Counties

NJ Headstone Store is New Jersey's family-operated headstone workshop, headquartered in Morris County. Our Madison showroom serves Bergen, Essex, Passaic, and Union county families in person. Families in Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Hudson, Warren, and Mercer counties work with us by phone and receive full installation service from our own crew. Every NJ county is within our service area — and we know the cemeteries in every one.

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

Cemetery Compliance Guide

Cemetery Regulations

New Jersey headstones must meet the requirements of the specific cemetery where they will stand. Each NJ burial ground publishes its own regulations for maximum height, base dimensions, permitted stone types, and approved finishes. NJ Headstone Store confirms these requirements at every cemetery before finalizing any NJ headstone design. Designing within specification from the start ensures smooth installation and a result the family can be proud of.

Foundation Requirements

NJ headstones require proper foundations — especially upright monuments, which need concrete footings extending 30 to 42 inches below the frost line. NJ Headstone Store's installation crews handle all foundation work for headstones throughout New Jersey. Our team coordinates with cemetery staff, prepares the concrete footing, and sets the stone. Complete service, every NJ county.

Religious Cemetery Considerations

New Jersey has a rich diversity of faith communities, each with its own cemetery traditions. Jewish, Catholic, Orthodox Christian, and Protestant burial grounds each have specific requirements that NJ Headstone Store incorporates into every NJ headstone commission. Hebrew, Cyrillic, and Polish inscriptions are carved in-house. We serve NJ families in English, Russian, and Polish.

Our Collection

Our Headstones Collection

Headstone (local)

New Jersey headstones from NJ Headstone Store are custom commissions — made in our Morris County workshop for specific families, for specific cemeteries, honoring specific people. No catalog templates. No outsourced carving. Every stone designed and carved in-house. NJ families can choose from the full range of headstone forms: upright monuments in traditional or contemporary profiles, slant-top stones, flat and flush markers, pillow-style markers, and companion stones for two names. All made from American-made granite — gray, black, rose, or mahogany — with polished, honed, or rock-faced surface finishes. Hand-carved lettering, portrait engravings, religious symbols, military emblems, and decorative borders are all executed by NJ Headstone Store's craftsmen in Morris County. Over 80 years of continuous headstone production in New Jersey, serving families in English, Russian, and Polish.

Granite Options

NJ Headstone Store NJ headstones are made from American-sourced granite — never imported stone. Our material range covers classic gray, polished black, rose, and mahogany granite, in sizes and thicknesses appropriate for every cemetery setting in New Jersey. Material samples are available at our Morris County showroom. Remote consultations are provided for families throughout the state.

Custom Design Process

Complete NJ headstone service from NJ Headstone Store means one company handles every step: consultation, design proofing, hand-carving, finishing, delivery, and installation. No handoffs. No separate contractors. Our installation crews serve all 14 NJ counties, handling foundation preparation and cemetery placement. This is complete headstone service, in New Jersey, for over 80 years.

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Our Process

Our Hand-Carving Process

NJ Headstone Store's NJ headstone process follows six steps, all managed from our Morris County workshop. Consultation to understand the family's vision and the cemetery's requirements. Design proofing — a scaled proof reviewed and approved by the family. Material selection — American granite confirmed against cemetery rules. Hand-carving in our Morris County workshop — every element executed by hand. Finishing and inspection. Installation by our own crew at any NJ cemetery, with full foundation preparation. Complete service, from first conversation to finished memorial.

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Voices

What Families Say

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

“NJ Headstone Store did everything — the design, the carving, and the installation. They knew our cemetery in NJ and handled every detail with care. The headstone is exactly what our family hoped for.” — Helen, Warren 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?

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

Do you serve cemeteries throughout New Jersey?

Yes. NJ Headstone Store serves all 14 New Jersey counties for headstone installation, with our own crew handling all foundation preparation and placement.

Are your memorials cemetery-compliant?

Yes. Every NJ headstone is designed within the regulations of the specific cemetery. We confirm current requirements before production begins.

Can I bring my own design or photo?

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

Do you offer veteran companion markers?

Yes. Veteran companion markers complementing VA-provided base stones are available, with service branch symbols and custom inscriptions.

What languages do you serve families in?

Yes — English, Russian, and Polish.

Showroom & Gallery

See 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 Headstone Store Madison, NJ 07940
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