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Cemetery Benches Dealer
in NJ

Hand-carved memorial benches by NJ Cemetery Benches — 80+ years in Morris County, NJ.

Memorial Bench Specialists — Granite memorial seating
Companion Memorial Benches — Side-by-side memorial design
Custom Inscription & Carving — Hand-carved in Morris County
Photo-Etched Portraits — High-contrast relief portraits
Foundation Installation — Below frost-line, level-set
Cemetery Permit Handling — Full submission on your behalf
Bench Restoration — Restore & re-level aged benches
American-Made Granite — Domestic & select imported stone
Veteran Memorial Benches — Military insignia available
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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Cemetery Benches

Over 80 Years in NJ

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Talk to a NJ Cemetery Benches craftsman today.

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Service Area

Serving All 14 NJ Counties

NJ Cemetery Benches delivers and installs cemetery benches throughout New Jersey — all 14 counties, from the northwest corner where Sussex and Warren Counties meet the Kittatinny Ridge, to the shore towns of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Our Morris County, NJ headquarters coordinates permit applications, delivery logistics, and installation for every cemetery in the state. The team speaks English, Russian, and Polish, so families from New Jersey's diverse communities receive consistent, clear service in the language they are most comfortable using. Call (973) 929-9917 or visit our Madison showroom Monday through Saturday.

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

Cemetery Compliance Guide

Cemetery Regulations

New Jersey cemetery bench permits require a formal design submission in most cases — a scaled drawing with seat dimensions, pedestal height, and material specification. Most grounds enforce a maximum height of 36 to 42 inches from grade and a minimum granite thickness of three inches for the seat slab. NJ Cemetery Benches prepares all permit documentation and contacts cemetery offices directly, so the family is not managing paperwork during a difficult time. Permit review typically takes two to four weeks at NJ cemeteries.

Foundation Requirements

Granite memorial benches weigh between 300 and 800 pounds, requiring a concrete foundation that sits below New Jersey's frost line — about 36 inches in northern counties. Without proper depth, seasonal freeze-thaw cycles will heave and destabilize the bench over time. NJ Cemetery Benches's crew pours or inspects every foundation before placement to ensure long-term stability.

Religious Cemetery Considerations

Catholic, Jewish, Eastern Orthodox, and non-denominational cemeteries throughout New Jersey each maintain their own design expectations. NJ Cemetery Benches artisans have worked with all of them and understand how to design a bench that the family is proud of and the cemetery will approve. Russian and Polish Orthodox families often request Cyrillic lettering; we carve it with the same precision applied to English inscriptions.

Our Collection

Our Memorial Benches Collection

Memorial Bench

A cemetery memorial bench is a hand-carved granite structure — seat, one or two supports, optional backrest — installed permanently at a burial plot to serve as both a monument and a place for visitors to rest. NJ Cemetery Benches benches range from 48 to 66 inches in width, in straight or curved seat profiles, with seat weights between 300 and 800 pounds depending on configuration. Single-pedestal designs carry a formal silhouette suited to traditional NJ cemetery rows. Two-leg designs are common in garden memorial sections. Custom inscriptions — names, dates, verses, portraits, religious symbols — are cut directly into the polished granite by our Morris County artisans. The granite memorial bench craftsmanship at NJ Cemetery Benches reflects 80+ years of hand-carving experience. Cemetery and garden installation is handled by our own crew, with full permit coordination included.

Granite Options

NJ Cemetery Benches uses American-made granite in Jet Black, Blue Pearl, Balmoral Red, and medium gray finishes. All inscription faces are polished to accept deep-cut lettering cleanly. Structural surfaces use sawn or thermal finishes for durability. Jet Black is the most popular choice for cemetery benches because its uniform surface makes inscriptions and portrait etchings read clearly from a distance.

Custom Design Process

Design starts with a showroom consultation at our Madison, NJ location. Our artisans produce a scaled drawing for the family's approval before any cutting begins. Once approved, every letter and motif is hand-carved by our Morris County team. After finishing and inspection, the bench is delivered and installed at the cemetery with all permits in hand.

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Our Process

Our Hand-Carving Process

Six steps shape every NJ Cemetery Benches cemetery bench. Consultation: the family visits our Morris County showroom to select granite color, bench dimensions, and inscription content. We confirm that the design meets the cemetery's requirements. Design drafting: our team prepares a scaled drawing of the full bench with all text and imagery. The family approves this before any stone is cut. Layout transfer: approved artwork is marked precisely on the polished granite surface. Hand-carving: artisans use pneumatic chisels to cut every letter and design element by hand. This is what separates NJ Cemetery Benches's work from machine-routed alternatives. Finishing and inspection: the completed bench is cleaned, inspected, and cleared for delivery. Delivery and placement: our crew transports the bench statewide, sets it on the prepared foundation, and levels it. The family is notified when their memorial is in place.

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Voices

What Families Say

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

“We drove to the Morris County showroom not knowing what to expect and left with a drawing that felt exactly right. The bench was placed at the cemetery in Essex County within three months, and it looks as though it has always been there.” — Patricia, Essex 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 memorial benches?

Most projects complete in eight to twelve weeks from design approval to installation. Cemetery permit review accounts for two to four weeks of that time. Discuss timeline needs at your initial consultation so we can plan accordingly.

Do you serve cemeteries throughout New Jersey?

Yes. NJ Cemetery Benches serves all 14 New Jersey counties. Our team handles delivery, installation, and permit coordination statewide.

Are your memorials cemetery-compliant?

Every design is confirmed against the specific cemetery's rules before carving begins. We handle all permit paperwork and correspond directly with cemetery management.

Can I bring my own design or photo?

Yes. Bring photographs, sketches, or any reference material to your consultation. Our team works from your input to create a drawing for your approval before any carving begins.

Do you offer veteran companion markers?

Yes. Companion inscriptions for two individuals and veteran military emblems are among our most common requests. Ask about these during your consultation.

What languages do you serve families in?

Yes — English, Russian, and Polish.

Showroom & Gallery

See Cemetery Benches 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 Cemetery Benches Madison, NJ 07940
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