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Headstones
for Sale Dealer in NJ

Hand-carved headstones by Headstone Shop — 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

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Service Area

Serving All 14 NJ Counties

Headstone Shop sells and installs custom headstones throughout all 14 New Jersey counties. Our Morris County showroom in Madison serves families in Bergen, Essex, Passaic, Union, and Hunterdon counties directly. Families in Middlesex, Somerset, Monmouth, Ocean, Hudson, and Mercer counties work with us remotely. Our installation crews travel to every NJ county — handling foundation preparation, delivery, and cemetery placement.

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

Cemetery Compliance Guide

Cemetery Regulations

Headstones for sale in New Jersey must meet the regulations of the cemetery where they will be placed. Every NJ cemetery sets its own requirements for maximum stone height, base dimensions, permitted materials, and finish types. Headstone Shop confirms these specifications at every cemetery before finalizing a design. Families can be confident that the stone being made will meet every requirement when it arrives at the cemetery.

Foundation Requirements

Selling a headstone in New Jersey includes ensuring it can be properly installed. Upright headstones require concrete footings extending below the frost line — 30 to 42 inches. Headstone Shop handles all foundation preparation, delivery, and installation. The complete cost is included in the quote. Families deal with one company from first conversation to installed stone.

Religious Cemetery Considerations

Faith-specific headstones for New Jersey's Jewish, Catholic, Orthodox Christian, and Protestant communities are part of Headstone Shop's regular production. Each tradition has distinct design elements and often specific cemetery requirements. Headstone Shop's craftsmen have produced faith-appropriate memorials for all of these traditions throughout our 80 years in Morris County. We carve Hebrew, Cyrillic, and Polish inscriptions in-house.

Our Collection

Our Headstones Collection

Headstones for Sale

Headstones for sale at Headstone Shop are custom commissions — not catalog inventory. The distinction is important, because a headstone's quality and appropriateness depend on how well it reflects the specific person being memorialized and how well it meets the specific requirements of the cemetery where it will stand. Headstone Shop's process starts with a consultation in which our designers listen carefully to understand both. A scaled design proof is developed showing every element — the stone's form, surface, inscription, and imagery. The family reviews the proof and approves it before carving begins. The resulting stone is made in our Morris County, NJ workshop by craftsmen who hand-carve every element. American-made granite in the color and finish selected during the consultation. Letters, portraits, symbols, and borders executed by hand. The stone inspected before it leaves our workshop. Delivered and installed at the cemetery by our own crew. This is what headstones for sale should look like — from a craftsman who takes the commission personally.

Granite Options

American-made granite is the primary material in Headstone Shop's headstone production. Classic gray granite, polished black granite, rose granite, and mahogany granite are available in a range of sizes and thicknesses. Each has distinct visual properties suited to different design contexts. Material samples can be viewed at our Morris County showroom. All materials are domestic — no imported stone.

Custom Design Process

The complete Headstone Shop service for headstones for sale includes everything from consultation through installation. Families get a scaled proof to approve before production. They get American-made granite carved by hand in New Jersey. They get delivery and installation handled by our own crew, including foundation preparation. They get a single, accountable company for every step. This is the service families should expect when they buy a headstone from a craftsman who has been at it for over 80 years.

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Our Process

Our Hand-Carving Process

Headstone Shop's six-step process for headstones for sale in New Jersey has been refined over 80 years in Morris County. Step one is consultation: we gather the design information and cemetery requirements needed to produce a meaningful memorial. Step two is design proofing: a scaled proof is created and reviewed by the family. Revisions are made until the design is approved. Step three is material selection: American-made granite is chosen and confirmed against cemetery requirements. Step four is hand-carving: every element of the design is executed by hand in our Morris County workshop — letters, portraits, symbols, and borders. Step five is finishing and inspection: the stone is surface-treated and reviewed before it leaves our workshop. Step six is installation: our team prepares the foundation, coordinates with the cemetery, and sets the stone. One company for every step. 80+ years in New Jersey.

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Voices

What Families Say

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

“We found Headstone Shop after searching for headstones for sale and were so relieved. They made the stone themselves, explained everything clearly, and the result was beautiful and exactly right.” — Elizabeth, Essex 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?

From consultation to installation, most headstone commissions take eight to twelve weeks. Complex designs may take twelve to sixteen weeks. A timeline is given at the design approval stage.

Do you serve cemeteries throughout New Jersey?

Yes. We sell and install headstones in all 14 New Jersey counties, with our own installation crews handling all foundation work.

Are your memorials cemetery-compliant?

Yes. Every headstone we sell is designed within the requirements of the specific cemetery. We confirm regulations directly with the cemetery before production.

Can I bring my own design or photo?

Yes. Photographs, sketches, and reference images are welcome. Portrait engravings from family photos are a standard part of our production.

Do you offer veteran companion markers?

Yes. Veteran companion markers — private headstones for graves with VA-provided base markers — are part of our regular production.

What languages do you serve families in?

Yes — English, Russian, and Polish.

Showroom & Gallery

See Headstones for Sale 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.

Headstone Shop Madison, NJ 07940
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We serve families across Morris, Bergen, Essex, Passaic, Hudson counties and all of New Jersey. Fill out the form, drop by the showroom, or call us. Real people answer the phone Monday through Saturday.

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