Burial Plot Maintenance and Headstone Cleaning

Although a memorial headstones requires little ongoing maintenance other than official safety inspections the burial plot will need regular attention to ensure it is presented in the very best condition. These maintenance requirements include;

• General inspection
• Placing fresh flowers
• Pruning and planting of any permanent plants
• Grass trimming
• Weeding
• Clearing leaves and debris
• Washing headstone

Many people complete these maintenance requirements during normal visits to the burial ground throughout the year.

However, for those who live large distances from the burial site, or even overseas, these simple maintenance procedures may pose difficulties.

As a result there are now a number of companies in the UK who offer a grave maintenance service on a weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual basis. Many such companies will provide digital photographs to show the customer that the work has been undertaken. Such services can also be used to place flowers at the grave on significant dates. Pricing depends greatly on the level of work required and frequency.

Headstone Cleaning

Over an extended period of time even headstones made from hard wearing stone such as granite will discolour and fade. Headstones can also suffer from the ingression of mould, especially if placed in a damp and shaded location in the burial site.

There are now specialist companies in the UK who will professionally clean a headstone and can achieve impressive results. Headstone cleaning can now be completed using environmentally sound processes, without the need for bleach or acid based cleaning products.

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