Grave Stone Cleaning Before & After

When families place a stone on the grave of a loved one, they want it to last for all time. The names and dates chiseled into stone serve as memorials to family members who have passed on and as markers for future generations to connect to their ancestral roots. It is by their grave stones that many people discover their ancestors and trace their family’s journey across America. The stone markers provide a certain solace and tangible connection to those who have gone before us.

Today, most grave stone markers are made of granite or marble, two particularly hard and long-lasting stones. In the past, pieces of wood or field stones were used to mark graves. Sometimes referred to as wolf stones, field stones were placed on graves to deter scavenging animals. Slate was a popular early grave marker, eventually giving way to the superior durability of granite and marble.

Over time rain, snow, pollution, hot summers and cold winters take a toll on even the hardest stone, including grave stones and monuments. Surfaces become black and dirty looking. Carved inscriptions become dulled by erosion and begin to fade. Without periodic cleaning and restoration, these lasting monuments will not last forever. The Gravesite Masters offers professional stone and monument cleaning and restoration services. We can return your loved one’s grave stone or your family’s monument marker to its original sharp, clear and beautiful condition.