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Memorial Benches
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Hand-carved memorial benches by Memorial Bench Store — 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

Ready When You Are

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Service Area

Serving All 14 NJ Counties

Memorial Bench Store produces memorial benches for families throughout New Jersey — all 14 counties, from our Morris County, NJ headquarters in Madison. Whether the installation site is a Bergen County cemetery, an Essex County garden memorial ground, a Union County parish cemetery, or a private garden in Somerset or Hunterdon County, our delivery and installation team handles the placement. We coordinate permit applications with cemetery offices statewide and serve families in English, Russian, and Polish. Our showroom is open Monday through Saturday at 199 Main Street, Madison, NJ.

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

Cemetery Compliance Guide

Cemetery Regulations

New Jersey cemetery authorities require a formal permit application before any memorial bench can be installed. The application typically includes a scaled drawing with seat dimensions, granite thickness, pedestal height, and total footprint. Most NJ cemeteries enforce a maximum height of 36 to 42 inches from grade and require seat slabs at least three inches thick. Memorial Bench Store prepares all permit documentation and submits it directly to the cemetery, tracking approval status until the installation date can be confirmed. Permit review takes two to four weeks at most New Jersey cemetery grounds.

Foundation Requirements

Granite memorial benches are substantial structures — seat and pedestal weights ranging from 300 to 800 pounds depending on configuration. Safe, durable placement requires a poured concrete foundation that sits below New Jersey's frost line. In Morris, Bergen, Essex, and Passaic Counties, that means a foundation depth of at least 36 inches. Foundations that sit above the frost line will heave during freeze-thaw cycles, eventually destabilizing the bench and requiring costly correction. Memorial Bench Store's installation crew either pours the foundation to our specification or inspects existing concrete before setting any piece.

Religious Cemetery Considerations

New Jersey's diverse religious communities bring distinct expectations to memorial bench design. Catholic cemeteries throughout Essex and Bergen Counties typically permit bench headstones in family sections and often maintain dedicated garden memorial areas. Jewish cemeteries — guided by halachic principles that favor simple, proportionate forms — receive Memorial Bench Store benches designed specifically to satisfy those requirements without sacrificing the family's individual meaning. Orthodox and Eastern European families, including many Russian and Polish households we serve throughout North Jersey, often want Cyrillic inscriptions alongside English text, a capability our artisans have maintained for generations. Every faith tradition is served with equal attentiveness.

Our Collection

Our Memorial Benches Collection

Memorial Bench

Families searching for memorial benches for sale are often surprised to find that the right answer is not a product in a warehouse but a commission in a workshop. Memorial Bench Store produces granite memorial benches to order — shaped, carved, and installed specifically for each family's needs and each cemetery's requirements. Our benches range from 48 to 72 inches wide and are available in single-pedestal and two-leg configurations. Single-pedestal designs present the formal, centered silhouette common in traditional NJ cemetery sections. Two-leg designs distribute weight more openly and are popular for garden memorial installations. Straight-seat profiles suit cemetery rows; curved-seat designs suit informal garden settings. Backrests can be added to provide a larger inscription surface or a carved portrait panel. Every bench begins as American-made granite — quarried domestically, finished in our Morris County workshop to a fine polish on inscription faces. Custom inscriptions and imagery are hand-carved into the polished surfaces: names, dates, epitaphs, portraits, religious symbols, military emblems, floral motifs. The granite memorial bench craftsmanship at Memorial Bench Store reflects more than 80 years of workshop practice, and it shows in the detail of every letter and the weight of every line.

Granite Options

American-made granite is the only material Memorial Bench Store uses for memorial benches — domestically quarried, consistent in quality, and appropriate for New Jersey's full range of cemetery requirements. Available colors include Jet Black, which accepts portrait etchings with exceptional clarity; Blue Pearl, a mid-gray with mineral character; Balmoral Red, a warm reddish tone suited to garden memorial settings; and medium gray in several finishes. Inscription faces are polished to a smooth, receptive surface. Structural elements use sawn or thermal finishes for durability and safe foot placement near the seat.

Custom Design Process

The design process begins at our Morris County showroom. A Memorial Bench Store consultant meets with the family, reviews finished examples, and works through the options — seat width, pedestal style, backrest choice, granite color, inscription content, and any imagery. Our design team then prepares a scaled elevation drawing showing the full bench with all inscription text and motifs placed. The family reviews the drawing and requests any changes before approving it. Only after written approval does carving begin. This sequence protects the family from surprises and protects the integrity of the final piece.

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Our Process

Our Hand-Carving Process

Six stages take a memorial bench from the first conversation to the cemetery placement. Stage one — consultation: the family visits our Morris County showroom or calls (973) 929-9917 to describe what they are looking for. Our team gathers the details needed to begin the design: inscription content, preferred dimensions, granite color, cemetery permit requirements. Stage two — design drawing: our designers prepare a scaled elevation of the full bench, showing all text and imagery in correct proportions. This drawing is shared with the family for review and approval before any granite is touched. Stage three — material preparation: American-made granite is cut to approved dimensions and polished on inscription faces. Our artisans verify that the slab meets our internal quality standards before layout transfer begins. Stage four — hand-carving: every letter, numeral, and design element is cut by hand using pneumatic chisels. Depth, angle, and surface character are controlled by the artisan — not a machine. This is the stage that gives a Memorial Bench Store inscription its distinctive quality. Stage five — finishing and inspection: the completed bench is cleaned, reviewed against the approved drawing, and inspected for lettering consistency, surface finish, and edge quality before clearance for delivery. Stage six — delivery and installation: our crew transports the bench to the cemetery, sets it on the prepared foundation, and levels it. The family receives notification when the bench is in place.

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Voices

What Families Say

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

“We looked at several companies before coming to Memorial Bench Store. The difference was evident the moment we walked into the Morris County showroom — these are people who care about the work. The bench they made for our mother sits in the Essex County cemetery and it is exactly what we asked for, in every detail.” — Anne, 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 memorial bench projects take eight to twelve weeks from design approval to installed placement. Cemetery permit review accounts for two to four weeks of that timeframe. If your situation has a specific date requirement — an anniversary, a dedication ceremony — mention it at the consultation so we can assess production capacity.

Do you serve cemeteries throughout New Jersey?

Yes. Memorial Bench Store delivers and installs memorial benches at cemeteries and garden sites throughout all 14 New Jersey counties. Our team coordinates permits, handles freight, and manages the placement so the family bears none of that logistical burden.

Are your memorials cemetery-compliant?

Yes. Every design is reviewed against the specific regulations of the receiving cemetery before carving begins. Memorial Bench Store prepares and submits all permit documentation directly to the cemetery. American-made granite is accepted at virtually every NJ cemetery.

Can I bring my own design or photo?

Absolutely. Our design process is built around what the family brings — photographs, written inscriptions, religious texts, hand-drawn motifs. Our designers work from your input to create a scaled drawing for your approval. Nothing is carved until you are satisfied with the design.

Do you offer veteran companion markers?

Yes. Companion bench inscriptions for two individuals and military branch emblems for veterans are among our most frequent commissions. We carve Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard insignia. Families coordinating with a government-provided veteran marker should mention this so we can design the custom bench to complement it.

What languages do you serve families in?

Yes — English, Russian, and Polish.

Showroom & Gallery

See Memorial Benches for Sale in Person

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