Gravestone Maintenance

You can’t always be there to
show you care.

Time and the elements can make your loved ones’ gravestones difficult to read. Flat stones can begin to sink below the surface, causing them to become lost under a carpet of grass and dirt. Keeping them clean can be a lot of work, and that’s where I come in!

Gravestone Maintenance Services:

OVERALL INSPECTION

  • I will assess the structural integrity of the marker. If any masonry work is required, I will let you know and hold off on any maintenance for safety purposes.

  • I will determine what type of cleaning the stone requires and proceed with the appropriate cleaning solution.

  • Marker resetting is a service provided by the cemetery for free, though there is usually a wait time of a few weeks to a few months. If the stone needs to be reset, I will make the request to the cemetery if possible. If they require a family member to make the request, I will let you know the lot number and procedure.

    • Once the marker has been reset, I will proceed with the maintenance.

  • Older cemeteries tend to have bushes or trees growing up amongst markers. If there is any foliage covering your marker, I will make arrangements with the cemetery to have it removed or pruned.

    • Once it has been serviced, I will proceed with the maintenance.

  • I will create a map to show where your marker is located in the cemetery, as well as section, lot, and plot number (when available.)

CLEANING

  • I will take before and after photos so that you can see the result!

  • I use safe, industry-tested solutions from reputable companies that will not damage your stone in any way.

  • I will clear away overgrown grass and weed around the stone.

  • I will take before and after photos.

  • I DO NOT place mulch, stones, or other substrates around the marker. Doing so is a safety hazard to cemetery maintenance crews and can do more damage to a marker.

DECORATIONS

  • I will check your cemetery’s rules and regulations regarding artificial decorations and/or live plantings and follow all accordingly.

  • I will work with you to choose decorations within your budget.

  • If you choose live plantings, I will water and weed once a month throughout the season.

  • If you choose artificial decorations, I will remove them before the end-of-year deadline and save them for the following year if possible.

  • I will document all initial work and subsequent visits with before and after photos.