Why Work With Us?

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in NJ

Hand-carved headstones by Gravestone Maker — 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

Gravestone Maker operates from our Morris County workshop in Madison, NJ, and installs headstones throughout all 14 New Jersey counties. Families in Bergen, Essex, and Passaic counties are nearby. Those in Union, Somerset, Middlesex, Hudson, Mercer, and Ocean counties work with us by phone and in-person consultations. We handle every step from design to cemetery installation — no separate contractors, no middlemen. Upright, flat, and slant headstones crafted in American granite.

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

Cemetery Guide

Cemetery Compliance Guide

Cemetery Regulations

A gravestone maker that knows New Jersey's cemeteries brings real value to the process. Gravestone Maker has worked with burial grounds in every NJ county — from historic country churchyards in Warren County to large municipal cemeteries in Hudson and Union counties. Each cemetery has its own size and material requirements. We confirm those requirements before the design is finalized, so every stone is built to specification and installed without issue.

Foundation Requirements

Professional gravestone makers handle more than carving. Gravestone Maker manages full installation: foundation preparation, delivery, and setting. Upright headstones throughout New Jersey require concrete footings extending below the frost line — typically 30 to 42 inches. Our team coordinates the schedule with cemetery staff, prepares the foundation, and installs the stone. The family deals only with us.

Religious Cemetery Considerations

New Jersey's religious cemeteries — Catholic, Jewish, Orthodox, Protestant — each maintain specific guidelines for headstone materials, dimensions, and symbols. Gravestone Maker has long experience navigating these requirements. We carve in Hebrew, Cyrillic, and Polish Latin in-house, and our craftsmen have produced faith-specific designs — crosses, Stars of David, Marian symbols, Orthodox forms — throughout our eight decades of operation.

Our Collection

Our Headstones Collection

Headstone Maker / Company

Gravestone Maker is a gravestone maker in the oldest and most complete sense of the word. We do not order from a distant manufacturer and act as a reseller. Our Morris County workshop is where the stone is cut, where the letters are carved by hand, and where the portrait engravings are executed. The craftsmen who design your memorial are the craftsmen who make it. This connection between designer and maker is rare in the industry today, and it is the foundation of every piece Gravestone Maker produces. The scope of our production covers all standard forms: single and companion upright headstones, flat grave markers, slant-top stones, pillow-style markers, and custom commissions of unusual shape or scale. Materials are American-made granite in multiple colors — gray, black, rose, mahogany — with polished, honed, or rock-faced finishes. Inscriptions, portraits, religious symbols, military emblems, decorative borders, and custom lettering are all carved in-house. Over 80 years of continuous practice in Morris County, NJ have produced a body of craft knowledge that cannot be replicated by a production facility operating from a catalog.

Granite Options

American-made granite is at the center of Gravestone Maker's production. We source granite in multiple colors — classic gray, polished black, warm rose, and rich mahogany — each with distinct visual properties. Black granite's high contrast makes it ideal for portrait engravings and fine lettering. Gray and mahogany granites offer warmth suited to traditional family monuments. All materials are sourced domestically. Families can view samples at our Morris County showroom or receive descriptions and photographs for remote consultations.

Custom Design Process

The custom design process at Gravestone Maker is a disciplined sequence that keeps the family informed at every stage. Consultation establishes scope and preferences. Design proofing translates those preferences into a scaled visual that can be reviewed and adjusted. Material selection confirms granite color, finish, and dimensions against the cemetery's requirements. Hand-carving begins only after the family has approved the proof. Finishing and inspection ensure quality before the stone leaves our workshop. Installation by our own crew, coordinated with the cemetery, completes the process. For a gravestone maker, this is what complete service looks like.

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Our Process

Our Hand-Carving Process

Gravestone Maker's gravestone-making process has been refined over more than 80 years in Morris County, New Jersey. It follows six steps, each built to ensure the result honors the family's vision. Step one is consultation: a conversation at our Madison showroom or by phone to understand the memorial's purpose, the person being honored, and the cemetery's requirements. Step two is design proofing: a scaled proof is developed by our design team and shared with the family for review and revision. Step three is material selection: American-made granite is chosen by color and finish, confirmed against the cemetery's approved materials. Step four is hand-carving: craftsmen in our workshop cut every element by hand — letters, portraits, symbols, and borders — using chisels and engraving tools. Step five is finishing and inspection: the stone is surface-treated and reviewed by a senior craftsman. Step six is installation: our team prepares the foundation, coordinates with the cemetery, and sets the stone. A gravestone maker who handles all six steps is a gravestone maker who controls the quality of every step.

Voices

What Families Say

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

“I had heard that Gravestone Maker was the best gravestone maker in New Jersey, and after working with them, I understand why. They were patient, thorough, and the finished stone was beyond what I had imagined.” — Robert, Somerset 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 projects move from consultation to installation in eight to twelve weeks. Companion stones, portrait engravings, and complex designs may take twelve to sixteen weeks. We share a full timeline at the start.

Do you serve cemeteries throughout New Jersey?

Yes. We serve all 14 New Jersey counties. Our installation team travels to every county to prepare foundations and set stones at any cemetery.

Are your memorials cemetery-compliant?

Yes. Every Gravestone Maker memorial is designed within the specific cemetery's requirements. We confirm regulations directly with the cemetery before finalizing any design.

Can I bring my own design or photo?

Yes. We welcome photographs, sketches, digital files, and any visual references. Portrait engravings from photographs are a standard part of our production. Bring what you have to the consultation.

Do you offer veteran companion markers?

Yes. Veteran companion markers designed to accompany a VA-provided base marker are part of our regular work. We incorporate service branch emblems and custom inscriptions into the design.

What languages do you serve families in?

Yes — English, Russian, and Polish.

Showroom & Gallery

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

Gravestone Maker Madison, NJ 07940

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