Why Work With Us?

How Much Is a Headstone Dealer
in NJ

Hand-carved headstones by Headstone Cost Guide — 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 Cost Guide answers headstone cost questions for families throughout all 14 New Jersey counties. Our Morris County showroom in Madison serves Bergen, Essex, Passaic, and Union county families in person. Families in Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Hudson, Warren, and Mercer counties receive the same complete service by phone and digital consultation. Custom quotes are issued after the design is approved — covering every component from carving to installation.

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

Cemetery Compliance Guide

Cemetery Regulations

How much a headstone costs in New Jersey is partly determined by the cemetery's requirements. Height specifications, required base dimensions, and permitted material types affect what the stone must be — and therefore what it costs. Headstone Cost Guide confirms these requirements at every cemetery before finalizing any design. The quote reflects the complete requirements of the specific cemetery.

Foundation Requirements

The cost of a headstone includes installation, and installation includes foundation preparation. Upright headstones in New Jersey require concrete footings extending 30 to 42 inches below grade. Headstone Cost Guide includes foundation preparation in every installation quote. Families receive one complete price — no separate foundation contractor, no hidden installation add-ons.

Religious Cemetery Considerations

How much a headstone costs for a faith-specific commission in New Jersey depends on the denomination's design requirements and the specific cemetery's guidelines. Headstone Cost Guide handles all faith-related design elements — Hebrew inscriptions, Cyrillic text, Polish Latin, cross forms, Stars of David, and Marian imagery — in-house, with no additional material cost for the inscriptions beyond the carving labor they require.

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How much a headstone costs is the question that brings many families to Headstone Cost Guide for the first time. The honest answer is that every headstone is a custom commission, and the cost depends on several specific factors. But the factors are known, the relationship between them is predictable, and our designers can help families understand the range before committing to anything. The primary cost drivers are size — how large the stone is, which determines both material cost and carving time; material — which grade and color of American-made granite is chosen; design complexity — whether the design includes a portrait engraving, extended inscription, decorative border, and companion layout; and installation — foundation preparation, delivery, and placement at the specific cemetery in New Jersey. Headstone Cost Guide provides firm, complete quotes that cover all of these components. The family approves the design proof. The quote is issued based on that approved design. No additions after the quote is confirmed. For families asking how much a headstone costs in the context of a defined budget, our designers work to find the right design within that budget — one that provides a dignified, lasting tribute without exceeding the family's means. This is how we have worked with New Jersey families for more than 80 years.

Granite Options

Material selection is the most significant choice families make in determining headstone cost. American-made granite at Headstone Cost Guide comes in classic gray — the baseline standard for NJ headstones — polished black granite for portrait engraving work, and rose and mahogany granite for warmer, more distinctive designs. The material choice affects both the visual quality of the stone and its base cost. All materials are domestic. Material samples are available at our Morris County showroom.

Custom Design Process

Headstone Cost Guide's quote for how much a headstone costs covers every component of the complete commission: consultation and design proofing, American granite material, hand-carving labor, finishing, delivery to the NJ cemetery, foundation preparation, and installation. There are no costs added after the quote is confirmed. The family knows the complete investment before any stone is cut.

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Our Process

Our Hand-Carving Process

Headstone Cost Guide's six-step headstone process is designed to answer 'how much is a headstone' with a specific, complete number rather than a vague estimate. Step one is consultation: we gather design preferences, inscription content, and cemetery requirements — the information that shapes the quote. Step two is design proofing: a scaled proof is developed showing every element. Step three is material confirmation and quoting: American granite is selected, and a firm, complete quote is issued based on the approved design. Step four is hand-carving: every element is executed by hand in our Morris County, NJ workshop. Step five is finishing and inspection. Step six is installation: our crew prepares the foundation and sets the stone at the NJ cemetery. The price confirmed in step three is the final price.

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Voices

What Families Say

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

“They answered every question about cost honestly and clearly. The quote covered everything. There were no surprises, and the finished headstone was worth every cent.” — Nancy, Ocean 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?

How much a headstone costs at Headstone Cost Guide depends on size, material, design complexity, and installation requirements. A complete quote is issued after the design proof is approved and covers every component.

Do you serve cemeteries throughout New Jersey?

Yes. The complete installation cost — including foundation preparation and placement at any NJ cemetery — is included in Headstone Cost Guide's headstone quote.

Are your memorials cemetery-compliant?

Yes. Every design is confirmed against the cemetery's current requirements. Compliance-driven specifications are accurately reflected in the quote.

Can I bring my own design or photo?

Yes. Portrait engravings from family photographs are a standard service. The cost of portrait engraving is included in the design complexity component of the quote.

Do you offer veteran companion markers?

Yes. Veteran companion markers — private stones complementing VA-provided base markers — are available, with their own specific design scope reflected in the quote.

What languages do you serve families in?

Yes — English, Russian, and Polish.

Showroom & Gallery

See How Much Is a Headstone 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 Cost Guide Madison, NJ 07940
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