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Headstones
for Graves Dealer in NJ

Hand-carved headstones by Headstone & Graves Depot — 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

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Service Area

Serving All 14 NJ Counties

Headstone & Graves Depot produces and installs headstones for graves throughout all 14 New Jersey counties. Our Morris County workshop in Madison is accessible for families in Bergen, Essex, Union, Passaic, and Sussex counties. For families in Middlesex, Somerset, Hudson, Mercer, Monmouth, and Ocean counties, we work by phone and digital consultation, with full installation by our own crew. Upright and slant headstones, flush markers, and companion monuments — all American granite, all hand-carved.

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

Cemetery Compliance Guide

Cemetery Regulations

New Jersey cemeteries each set their own rules for headstones placed in their grounds. Height limits, base specifications, permitted materials, and approved finishes vary from burial ground to burial ground — and sometimes from section to section within a single cemetery. Headstone & Graves Depot reviews each cemetery's current requirements before any design is finalized. Designing within specification from the start ensures that the stone the family approved is the stone that gets installed without issue.

Foundation Requirements

Upright headstones for graves in New Jersey require concrete foundations extending below the frost line — typically 30 to 42 inches. This foundation work is what keeps a heavy granite stone stable through the state's seasonal freeze-thaw cycles. Headstone & Graves Depot's installation crews handle foundation preparation as part of every project. No outside contractor is needed. Our team coordinates with the cemetery, prepares the foundation, and sets the stone.

Religious Cemetery Considerations

New Jersey's diverse religious communities maintain burial grounds with specific requirements for headstone materials, dimensions, and design elements. Jewish cemeteries, Catholic burial grounds, Orthodox churchyards, and Protestant cemeteries each have guidelines that Headstone & Graves Depot's craftsmen have navigated for decades. Hebrew, Cyrillic, and Polish inscriptions are carved in-house. We serve families in English, Russian, and Polish.

Our Collection

Our Headstones Collection

General Headstones

Headstones for graves at Headstone & Graves Depot span the full range of forms in use at New Jersey cemeteries. Upright headstones in traditional and contemporary profiles — the vertical monuments on granite bases that are most common in NJ burial grounds. Slant-top headstones that angle the inscription face for easy reading. Flush markers that sit close to the grade, required in many modern cemetery sections. Pillow markers with rounded tops, traditional in older New Jersey burial grounds. Companion monuments designed for two names, with inscription layout and imagery planned for both from the beginning. Each form is available in American-made granite — classic gray, polished black, rose, and mahogany — with polished, honed, or rock-faced surface finishes. Every stone is a custom commission. Every stone is hand-carved in our Morris County workshop. No catalog templates, no outsourced carving. Our craftsmen cut every letter, execute every portrait engraving, and carve every decorative element by hand. This commitment to hand-carving, maintained for more than 80 years in Morris County, NJ, is what makes a Headstone & Graves Depot headstone for a grave different from a production-facility stone.

Granite Options

American granite is the right material for headstones placed at graves in New Jersey's climate. Granite is extremely durable, requires no regular maintenance, and holds carved inscriptions clearly for generations. Headstone & Graves Depot sources American-made granite exclusively — no imported stone. Our material selection covers classic gray granite, polished black granite for portrait work, rose granite, and mahogany granite. Surface finishes range from fully polished to honed to rock-faced. Families view material samples at our Morris County showroom.

Custom Design Process

The complete service for headstones for graves at Headstone & Graves Depot covers every step: consultation and design proofing, American granite selection, hand-carving, finishing, delivery, foundation preparation, and cemetery installation. One company handles everything — from the first conversation about what the memorial should look like to the day the stone is set at the grave. Families in all 14 New Jersey counties can rely on this complete service.

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Our Process

Our Hand-Carving Process

Headstone & Graves Depot's process for headstones for graves follows six steps developed over 80 years in Morris County, NJ. Step one is consultation: we meet with the family to understand the person being memorialized, the design direction, and the cemetery's requirements. Step two is design proofing: a scaled visual proof is produced and reviewed by the family, with revisions until every element is right. Step three is material selection: American granite is chosen by color and finish, confirmed against the cemetery's specifications. Step four is hand-carving: every element — letters, portraits, symbols, borders — is executed by hand in our Morris County workshop. Step five is finishing and inspection: the stone is surface-treated and reviewed by a senior craftsman. Step six is installation: our crew prepares the concrete foundation, coordinates with the cemetery, and sets the headstone at the grave. This process applies to every commission, from a simple single-name upright to a complex companion stone with portrait engraving. Every step is handled in-house.

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Voices

What Families Say

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

“Headstone & Graves Depot made the headstone for my father's grave with real thoughtfulness and skill. The stone is beautiful and has stood perfectly through two winters. We could not have asked for better.” — George, Morris 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 headstone commissions take eight to twelve weeks from consultation to installation. Companion stones and portrait engravings may take twelve to sixteen weeks. A timeline is provided with the design approval.

Do you serve cemeteries throughout New Jersey?

Yes. Headstone & Graves Depot installs headstones for graves in all 14 New Jersey counties. Our team handles all foundation work and cemetery coordination.

Are your memorials cemetery-compliant?

Yes. Every design is built to the specific requirements of the cemetery where the headstone will stand. We confirm current regulations 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 from photographs are a standard part of our production.

Do you offer veteran companion markers?

Yes. Veteran companion markers — private stones for graves with VA-provided base markers — are part of our regular production. Service branch symbols and custom inscriptions are available.

What languages do you serve families in?

Yes — English, Russian, and Polish.

Showroom & Gallery

See Headstones for Graves 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 & Graves Depot Madison, NJ 07940
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