Headstone Cleaning

What This Service Involves

Headstones weather, grow biological staining, and lose legibility in the region's damp climate, dulling the memory they preserve. We clean granite, marble, and bronze markers using conservation-minded methods that lift moss and lichen without etching or abrasion. Crews avoid harsh acids and pressure that can permanently scar aging stone, favoring approved biological cleaners and soft techniques. Restored legibility lets families and researchers read inscriptions that time had begun to erase.

Benefits

Conservation-safe methods that protect aging stone; removal of moss, lichen, and biological staining; restored legibility of weathered inscriptions; appropriate care for granite, marble, and bronze; no harsh acids or damaging pressure

Our Process

1) Assess marker material and condition before treatment; 2) Select an approved cleaner and gentle method for each stone; 3) Clean markers by hand with monitored dwell times; 4) Rinse and inspect to confirm no residue or damage remains

What Affects the Cost

Number and material of markers to be cleaned; severity of biological growth and staining; hand-labor intensity per stone; any conservation review required for historic markers; access and water availability on site

Best Time of Year

Drier summer months offer ideal conditions for cleaning and allowing markers to fully dry between steps.