We handle the full process — design, production, and professional installation at the cemetery. Our team coordinates directly with cemetery administrators to meet foundation requirements and placement guidelines, so families don’t have to navigate that process alone. We take care of every detail from start to finish.

In most cases, yes. We have extensive experience working with both public and private cemeteries across Minnesota and are familiar with the rules and installation requirements that vary from one cemetery to another. If you’re unsure whether we serve your specific cemetery, contact us at 218.566.1324 and we’ll confirm availability.

Northland Companies is a third-generation, family-owned business with over 100 years of experience in stone. We operate five showroom locations across Minnesota, employ compassionate staff who understand what families are going through, and hold ourselves to a firm principle inherited through generations: never cut corners. Every monument we produce is made with premium granite and expert craftsmanship — built to endure for generations, just like the memories they honor.

Yes. Our Anoka showroom — located at 228 E Main St #116, Anoka, MN 55303 — serves families in the Twin Cities metro area and surrounding suburbs. You can reach the Anoka location at 763.441.5700.

Yes. Our Jenkins and Longville locations serve families throughout the Brainerd Lakes area, Crow Wing County, and central Minnesota lake country. Jenkins is located at 3691 Poualak St, Jenkins, MN 56472, and Longville is at 2601 MN-200, Longville, MN 56655. Call 218.566.1324 for availability in your community.

Yes. Our Grand Rapids location at 820 NE 4th St, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 serves Itasca County and the surrounding Iron Range region. Call 218.212.7853 for monument inquiries in that area.

The easiest way is to call us directly at 218.566.1324 or fill out the contact form on our website. Provide the name and location of the cemetery, and our team will quickly confirm our ability to serve that location and discuss next steps.

Our primary service area is Minnesota, where we handle full-service monument installation. If you’re located outside Minnesota but have a family burial site in the state, we can often still assist. Contact us to discuss your specific situation and we’ll let you know what’s possible.

Yes. Every memorial we create is custom-made for the individual being honored. Our design process is collaborative — you bring the vision and memories, and we bring the expertise to translate that into a beautiful, lasting piece of granite craftsmanship. From simple, elegant inscriptions to detailed custom artwork, portraits, and special shapes, we can accommodate a wide range of design ideas.

Northland Companies handles the engraving as part of our complete monument production process. We use professional engraving and etching techniques to render inscriptions, dates, emblems, and custom artwork with precision and clarity. Our standard is uncompromising — we inherited a simple guiding principle through three generations: never cut corners.

We handle professional installation at the cemetery as part of our full-service offering. Our team manages all coordination with cemetery staff, ensures the foundation meets cemetery requirements, and completes a careful, respectful installation. You won’t need to coordinate between multiple vendors or navigate cemetery paperwork on your own — we take care of it.

The best place to start is by visiting one of our showrooms in Longville, Dent, Anoka, or Grand Rapids, where our compassionate staff will guide you through the process at your own pace. You can also reach out through the contact form on our monuments page or call 218.566.1324 (Longville), 763.441.5700 (Anoka), or 218.212.7853 (Grand Rapids). We’re here to make this process as smooth and meaningful as possible.

Timelines vary depending on design complexity, granite availability, and current production volume. In general, families should plan for several weeks from final design approval to installation. We encourage early engagement — the sooner you begin the process, the more time we have to ensure every detail is exactly right. Contact us for a current production timeline estimate.

Veterans memorials from Northland can include military service branch emblems, rank insignia, the American flag, unit crests, campaign medals, and other patriotic or military imagery. Custom inscriptions can reflect your loved one’s service, values, and personal story. We can incorporate branch-specific symbols for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force, as well as National Guard and Reserve units.

Many families choose upright memorials or flat markers for veterans, but there is no single required style — what matters most is that the memorial reflects the veteran’s life and service in a way that feels right to your family. Some families incorporate military imagery into a traditional upright or slant monument, while others prefer a dedicated Veterans-style marker. Our team can show you examples and help you find the design that best honors your veteran.

Yes, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides free headstones, markers, and medallions for eligible veterans buried in national, state, tribal, or private cemeteries. Northland Companies can work alongside the VA headstone program and assist with installation of VA-provided markers. If you’re pursuing both a VA marker and a custom family monument, our team can guide you through how those options can be coordinated. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.

We work with both public and private cemeteries across Minnesota and coordinate with cemetery administrators on installation requirements. Whether your loved one is buried in a rural township cemetery, a municipal cemetery, or a private memorial park, our team has the experience to manage the installation process professionally and respectfully. Call 218.566.1324 to confirm service availability for your specific cemetery.

Headstones shift, sink, or tilt due to natural soil movement, frost heave from Minnesota’s freeze-thaw cycles, root activity from nearby vegetation, and simple settling of the ground beneath the base over decades. A leaning or sunken monument is one of the most common issues in older cemeteries and is entirely correctable with professional re-setting and leveling.

Yes. Headstone cleaning is one of our restoration services. Over time, granite and other stone monuments accumulate biological growth such as lichen, algae, and moss, as well as environmental staining from minerals and pollution. Our professional cleaning process uses appropriate methods and solutions for each stone type to safely remove buildup and restore the monument’s appearance without causing damage to the stone surface.

Many well-intentioned cleaning attempts cause permanent damage to headstones. Household cleaners, bleach, pressure washing, and wire brushes can etch, erode, or chemically damage stone surfaces that are often irreplaceable. We strongly recommend leaving headstone cleaning to professionals who understand the appropriate products and techniques for each stone type. Northland Companies uses methods that are safe for the monument and respectful of the memorial.

Depending on the extent of the damage, yes. Minor chips, cracks, and breaks can often be professionally repaired and re-bonded. More significant structural damage may require partial or full replacement of affected components. Our team will assess the monument and give you an honest evaluation of what’s possible and what the best course of action is for preserving the memorial.

Contact us through the form on our website or call 218.566.1324 (Longville), 763.441.5700 (Anoka), or 218.212.7853 (Grand Rapids). Provide the cemetery name and location and a description of the restoration work needed — we’ll follow up to discuss options and schedule an assessment. We serve cemeteries throughout central and northern Minnesota.