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Tombstones Prices Dealer
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Hand-carved headstones by Tombstone Price 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

Tombstone Price Guide serves all 14 New Jersey counties from our Morris County headquarters. Families across Bergen, Essex, Passaic, Hudson, Union, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, Mercer, Monmouth, and Ocean counties rely on us for personalized consultations and cemetery-compliant headstones. We handle every aspect of the process, from design to installation, in-house.

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

Cemetery Compliance Guide

Cemetery Regulations

Cemetery regulations affect what types of headstones can be placed at a given location, which in turn influences the design and scope of the memorial. New Jersey cemeteries each carry their own rules governing height, base dimensions, acceptable materials, and installation procedures. Tombstone Price Guide verifies these requirements for every order before fabrication begins.

Foundation Requirements

Foundation installation is a required component of headstone placement at virtually all New Jersey cemeteries. Tombstone Price Guide handles this as part of the installation process, preparing concrete foundations to each cemetery's specified depth and width. Foundation quality is essential to long-term stability — a properly built foundation keeps the stone level and secure through decades of NJ's seasonal ground movement.

Religious Cemetery Considerations

Religious cemeteries in New Jersey carry traditions that influence headstone design choices. Tombstone Price Guide's team is experienced with the memorial customs of Jewish, Catholic, Orthodox Christian, Protestant, and other faith communities throughout the state, and we can help families navigate shape and design choices within their specific cemetery's traditions.

Our Collection

Our Headstones Collection

Headstone Pricing

A headstone at Tombstone Price Guide is a custom memorial — its scope, materials, and design are specific to the family and the receiving cemetery. The factors that shape the memorial's character include: granite type and color, with American-made granite available in a range from Classic Black and Jet Black to Balmoral Red, Blue Pearl, Mountain Gray, and Absolute Gray; stone dimensions, including the height and width of the tablet and the dimensions of the base; inscription content, from a simple name-and-date to a multi-line epitaph and custom imagery; the type of imagery included — a portrait engraving from a photograph, military insignia, religious relief carving, or decorative border; and the cemetery's specific requirements, which may restrict certain dimensions or require particular finishes. All headstones are available in upright, slant, and flat configurations, hand-carved from American-made granite in our Morris County, NJ workshop using methods refined over 80+ years of New Jersey craftsmanship. Each stone is fabricated to meet the cemetery-compliant specifications confirmed at the start of the order. Tombstone Price Guide provides a personalized consultation for every family to discuss these factors and develop a memorial that reflects both the family's vision and the constraints of the specific cemetery and lot.

Granite Options

Granite selection is one of the primary considerations in a custom headstone. American-made granite comes in a range of colors — Classic Black and Jet Black for maximum engraving contrast, Mountain Gray and Absolute Gray for understated dignity, Balmoral Red and Blue Pearl for distinctive mineral character — each with its own visual quality and aging characteristics. Tombstone Price Guide provides physical samples at consultation so families can evaluate real stone before making this decision.

Custom Design Process

Tombstone Price Guide's design consultation covers every element of the memorial, from inscription content to imagery to finish type to dimensions. Families bring whatever materials feel meaningful, and our Morris County artisans draft a scaled proof for family review before any stone is cut. The proof stage is where adjustments are made — it is much easier to revise a design on paper than to change an engraved stone.

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Our Process

Our Hand-Carving Process

Tombstone Price Guide's process is designed to give families clarity and confidence at every step. Step one is consultation: a specialist meets with the family to understand the person being remembered, the intended cemetery, and the family's priorities for the memorial. Step two is cemetery verification: Tombstone Price Guide contacts the receiving cemetery to confirm current regulations covering the planned memorial. Step three is material selection: granite color, finish, and dimensions are finalized. Step four is design drafting: Morris County artisans prepare a scaled proof for family review and approval. Step five is hand-carving: craftsmen engrave the approved design into American-made granite using methods refined over 80+ years in our workshop. Step six is installation: Tombstone Price Guide delivers, prepares the foundation, and sets the stone to specification. Most memorials are completed within eight to twelve weeks.

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Voices

What Families Say

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

“Tombstone Price Guide was transparent about everything that would affect the memorial — the granite, the cemetery rules, the design choices. We knew what we were getting and why, and the result was exactly what we wanted.” — Michael, Mercer 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 initial consultation to cemetery installation, most headstones are completed within eight to twelve weeks. That window includes design drafting, family approval, hand-carving in our Morris County workshop, and coordination with the cemetery for foundation preparation and placement. We give every family an honest timeline at the outset.

Do you serve cemeteries throughout New Jersey?

Yes. Tombstone Price Guide serves all 14 New Jersey counties from our Morris County headquarters. We handle delivery and professional installation at cemeteries throughout Bergen, Essex, Passaic, Hudson, Union, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, Mercer, Monmouth, and Ocean counties — coordinating every step directly with the cemetery office.

Are your memorials cemetery-compliant?

Yes. Before any stone is cut, Tombstone Price Guide verifies the receiving cemetery's current regulations — permitted height, base dimensions, acceptable finish types, and installation scheduling. Cemetery-compliant specifications are confirmed in writing before fabrication begins, protecting the family's investment and ensuring smooth installation.

Can I bring my own design or photo?

Yes. Tombstone Price Guide provides a personalized consultation for every family that covers all the design factors shaping the memorial — granite type and color, stone dimensions, inscription content, imagery, and the receiving cemetery's specific requirements. We work with each family individually rather than offering a standard package, and our team is available to answer questions at every stage of the process.

Do you offer veteran companion markers?

Yes. Tombstone Price Guide creates veteran memorial configurations incorporating branch insignia, rank designations, service dates, and authorized emblems. Companion stones honoring a veteran alongside a spouse are also available. We meet national cemetery dimension standards when required.

What languages do you serve families in?

Yes — English, Russian, and Polish.

Showroom & Gallery

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