Why Work With Us?

Upright Monuments Dealer
in NJ

Hand-carved monuments (general) by Upright Monument Shop — 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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Monuments

Over 80 Years in NJ

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Service Area

Serving All 14 NJ Counties

Upright Monument Shop places upright monuments in cemeteries across all 14 New Jersey counties from our Morris County, NJ workshop. Morris, Bergen, and Essex County families find our Madison showroom easily accessible. Families in Passaic, Hudson, Union, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, Mercer, Monmouth, and Ocean counties receive the same 80+ years of upright monument craftsmanship and statewide installation service. Our team confirms cemetery regulations, prepares foundations, and installs upright monuments throughout New Jersey.

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

Cemetery Compliance Guide

Cemetery Regulations

New Jersey cemeteries each maintain their own regulations governing monument height, setback distances from lot lines, permitted materials, and approved imagery. Upright Monument Shop confirms the rules for every cemetery and section before the design drawing is produced, ensuring the finished monument is compliant without revision.

Foundation Requirements

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

Religious Cemetery Considerations

Faith-based cemeteries in New Jersey carry denomination-specific design guidelines. Catholic cemeteries typically require a cross or religious symbol. Jewish cemeteries in Bergen and Passaic counties often welcome Hebrew inscriptions while limiting figural imagery. Orthodox sections may require flat markers only. Upright Monument Shop builds these denomination-specific requirements into the design from the first consultation.

Our Collection

Our Monuments (General) Collection

Upright Monument

Upright Monument Shop upright monuments follow the die-base-cap construction standard at the heart of New Jersey cemetery tradition. The die — the polished granite tablet bearing inscriptions and any sculptural elements — typically stands 20 to 36 inches, sized to the cemetery section's height limit and proportioned so the base anchors it without appearing heavy. The cap is shaped to carry water away from the inscription face, protecting hand-carved lettering through New Jersey winters. Companion upright monuments present two names in a unified composition: the die is sized wide enough for both inscriptions to read as a single balanced piece. Family upright monuments carry larger dies with blank panels — already polished and finish-matched — ready for future inscriptions that will be carved to match the original exactly. Veteran upright monuments incorporate branch insignia, service seals, and flag reliefs hand-carved to specification. All upright monuments are fabricated from American-made granite — Barre Gray, India Red, Mahogany, or Black Galaxy — and hand-carved in our Morris County, NJ workshop.

Granite Options

Upright Monument Shop offers four granite colors across the complete monument line. Barre Gray provides the traditional cool silver tone suited to most NJ cemetery sections. India Red adds warmth for companion and family monuments. Mahogany provides deep burgundy presence. Black Galaxy offers vivid contrast with gold mineral flecks visible in sunlight. All four are American-made and displayed in our Morris County, NJ showroom.

Custom Design Process

Every monument begins with a family-approved scaled design drawing. Nothing enters fabrication without written approval. Hand-carving, polishing, and assembly are completed in our Morris County, NJ workshop. Our installation crew handles foundation preparation and cemetery placement throughout all 14 NJ counties. Families are notified when the monument is set.

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Our Process

Our Hand-Carving Process

Every Upright Monument Shop monument follows six stages. Step one: consultation — meeting with the family and confirming the cemetery's regulations. Step two: scaled design drawing for written family approval before any granite is ordered. Step three: granite slab inspection at our Morris County, NJ workshop. Step four: hand-carving — artisans incise inscriptions and relief work using chisels and pneumatic tools for lasting depth and definition. Step five: polishing to mirror finish and assembly. Step six: installation — our crew prepares the foundation to New Jersey's frost depth and sets the monument level.

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Voices

What Families Say

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

“The upright monument Upright Monument Shop placed for my husband in the Morris County cemetery is everything we designed together. The Barre Gray granite is exactly as it appeared in the showroom, and the inscription is deep and clean. I am grateful for the patience and care the Upright Monument Shop team showed throughout.” — Patricia, 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. Simple monuments may be completed sooner; those with detailed carving or portrait medallions may take longer. We provide a project-specific timeline after design approval.

Do you serve cemeteries throughout New Jersey?

Yes. Upright Monument Shop 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 receiving cemetery. We confirm height limits, setbacks, foundation requirements, and faith-specific guidelines with the cemetery before any granite is ordered.

Can I bring my own design or photo?

Yes. Families may bring photographs, sketches, or examples from other cemeteries. Portrait medallions are carved from clear photographs. All design decisions remain with the family.

Do you offer veteran companion markers?

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

What languages do you serve families in?

Yes — English, Russian, and Polish.

Showroom & Gallery

See Upright 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.

Upright Monument Shop Madison, NJ 07940
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