Grave Maintenance

Graves mark the final resting place of our loved ones and friends. Memorials give valuable details of the deceased which can be useful reminders and provide details for people interested in finding out about a person’s family’s history.

We are lucky to have some beautiful cemeteries and churchyards in this area containing numerous interesting memorials.

The maintenance of graves falls down the generations to those

left behind. As people move away or become frail with old age themselves this becomes more difficult.  
Over time memorials can become weathered with stone showing signs of its age and the lettering can become unclear. With many memorials it is possible to restore them to their former glory. The cleaning process includes chemical treatment, washing and mechanical polishing. Letters that have been cut into the stone and painted can be repainted: black, white, silver or gold. Letters made from lead can be polished and, where missing, replaced on an individual basis.

There are two levels of service for maintaining a grave throughout the year:

1. The first is suitable for graves that have a headstone and are grassed over or have a kerbset with chippings. This would include mowing the grass or keeping the chippings clean and tidy and also keeping the headstone clean.
2. The second provides a planting service for all year round interest with flowers growing in the ground. Twice a year the grave will be planted and the area around kept tidy. The headstone will be cleaned as per the first option.

We are committed to offering a wide range of quality services for all aspects of funerals. We have lots of experience working with graves across the local area.

Whether it be restoring a memorial to its original condition or maintaining graves on your behalf you won’t be disappointed. We are happy to discuss any individual requirements you may have.