Why Work With Us?

Custom NJ Monuments Dealer
in NJ

Hand-carved monuments (general) by NJ Monument Studio — 80+ years in Morris County, NJ.

Monument Specialists — Family & single monuments
Companion Monuments — Side-by-side memorial monuments
Veteran Monuments — Military monuments & insignia
Custom Granite Carving — Hand-carved in Morris County
Photo-Etched Portraits — High-contrast relief portraits
Monument Restoration — Restore & re-level aged monuments
Cemetery Compliance — Every monument 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 Monument Studio crafts custom monuments from our Morris County, NJ workshop and places them in cemeteries throughout all 14 New Jersey counties. Morris, Bergen, and Essex families find our Madison showroom within easy reach; families in Passaic, Hudson, Union, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, Mercer, Monmouth, and Ocean counties are all within our installation territory. Custom monument work requires a workshop — not a showroom sales office — and NJ Monument Studio has maintained our Morris County bench for over 80 years.

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

Cemetery Compliance Guide

Cemetery Regulations

New Jersey cemeteries maintain individual regulations governing monument height, setback distances from lot lines, permitted materials, and approved imagery. NJ Monument Studio confirms the specific rules for every cemetery and section before design work begins, so the family sees a compliant design drawing from the start.

Foundation Requirements

Monument foundations in New Jersey must reach the frost line — approximately 36 to 42 inches below grade — to prevent the seasonal heaving that tilts improperly installed monuments. NJ Monument Studio's installation crew prepares each foundation to the depth and method specified by the cemetery and sets every monument level before leaving the site.

Religious Cemetery Considerations

Religious cemeteries in New Jersey carry denomination-specific design guidelines. Catholic cemeteries in Morris and Essex counties typically require a cross or religious figure. Jewish cemeteries in Bergen and Passaic counties often welcome Hebrew inscriptions while limiting figural imagery. Orthodox and Muslim sections may have additional restrictions or orientation requirements. NJ Monument Studio builds these guidelines into every design from the first consultation.

Our Collection

Our Monuments (General) Collection

Custom Monument

Custom monuments from NJ Monument Studio begin with a conversation at the bench, not a form to fill out. Our artisans discuss the form — upright, slant, flat, bench, mausoleum — and the granite color: Barre Gray for a composed silver tone, India Red for warmth, Mahogany for depth, Black Galaxy for vivid contrast against hand-carved lettering. From that conversation a scaled design drawing is produced for family approval. Once signed off, our workshop team selects the granite slab by hand, checks it for density and color uniformity, and begins hand-carving — inscriptions incised to full depth with chisels and pneumatic tools, relief work built up in stages. The complete monument line — upright, slant, flat, bench, mausoleum, companion, family, veteran — is within the custom scope of what NJ Monument Studio's Morris County, NJ artisans produce.

Granite Options

NJ Monument Studio offers four granite colors available across the complete monument line. Barre Gray provides the traditional cool silver tone suited to most NJ cemetery sections. India Red adds warmth and is effective on companion monuments. Mahogany provides deep burgundy presence. Black Galaxy offers vivid contrast for hand-carved lettering with gold mineral flecks visible in sunlight. All are American-made.

Custom Design Process

Every monument begins with a family-approved scaled design drawing. Our Morris County, NJ design team produces a precise illustration showing proportions, inscription layout, and any sculptural elements. Written family approval is required before any granite is ordered. Hand-carving, polishing, and assembly follow at our workshop. Our installation crew handles cemetery foundation preparation and monument placement throughout all 14 NJ counties.

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Our Process

Our Hand-Carving Process

NJ Monument Studio's monument process follows six steps. One: consultation — we meet with the family and confirm the cemetery's regulations. Two: design drawing — a scaled illustration is produced for written family approval before any stone is ordered. Three: granite selection — the slab is inspected at our Morris County workshop for quality. Four: hand-carving — artisans incise inscriptions and relief work using chisels and pneumatic tools, finishing each element for lasting definition. Five: polishing and assembly — mirror-finish polishing, matte sandblasting of carved areas, assembly and inspection. Six: installation — our crew prepares the foundation to New Jersey's frost depth, sets the monument level, and notifies the family.

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Voices

What Families Say

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

“The NJ Monument Studio team understood from the first meeting that we wanted something specific to our father's life, not a standard catalog piece. The artisan who worked on the monument called us at one point to clarify a design detail, which told us everything we needed to know about how carefully they work.” — Victor, 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 monuments?

Most projects run eight to twelve weeks from design approval to installation. Simpler monuments may be completed sooner; those with portrait medallions or detailed carving may take longer. A project-specific timeline is provided after the design drawing is approved.

Do you serve cemeteries throughout New Jersey?

Yes. NJ Monument Studio serves cemeteries throughout all 14 New Jersey counties. We handle cemetery coordination, foundation preparation, and installation statewide.

Are your memorials cemetery-compliant?

Every monument is fabricated to the specific regulations of the cemetery where it will be placed. We confirm height limits, setbacks, foundation requirements, and faith-specific design rules with the cemetery before any granite is ordered.

Can I bring my own design or photo?

Yes. Families are welcome to bring photographs, sketches, or examples from other cemeteries. Our design team incorporates those inputs into the scaled drawing. Portrait medallions can be carved from clear photographs.

Do you offer veteran companion markers?

Yes. NJ Monument Studio works with veteran families on VA-provided government markers and privately crafted monuments with military imagery — branch insignia, service seals, and flag reliefs, all hand-carved to specification.

What languages do you serve families in?

Yes — English, Russian, and Polish.

Showroom & Gallery

See Custom NJ Monuments 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 Monument Studio Madison, NJ 07940
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