We use headstones to help in our acts of remembrance and grief, where these descriptive tokens tell passers-by all about the loved one that’s buried on the site, where personal touches can help friends and family to express their most profound sentiments.
This method of distinguishing burial sites is a time honoured tradition, where headstones are designed to last long into the future. But over time these markers can fall into disrepair, especially when they are constantly exposed to the elements. Headstones can crack, fall down or become overgrown with vegetation, where they can also be vulnerable to vandalism and deliberate acts of destruction.
Fortunately, headstone restoration experts are on hand to get your grave markers looking as good as ever using a range of sophisticated techniques. Read on to learn more about the different ways that headstones can be looked after.
Updated Lettering
A headstone can become outdated if family members or loved ones decide to be buried within the same site. This is especially common for couples or siblings, where a singular headstone can reflect multiple names. Professional engravers can add names in a style to match the existing lettering, or engravings can be redesigned if there isn’t space to fit extra details.
Refixing
When headstones are exposed to the elements, particularly rain and wind, they can become dislodged from the ground. This can cause them to lean at an angle or become uprooted entirely. It is important that an expert is employed to repair headstones properly to avoid a recurrence of this problem.
Deep Cleaning
Loved ones can easily clear light debris and vegetation from grave sites when they pay a visit to a headstone, but more entrenched issues will require a professional clean. This can include issues such as mould growth or deep-set dirt that has settled over many years. The headstone may need to be removed and then reinstalled to provide a complete and effective deep clean.
Repairs
Equally, headstones may require removal and reinstatement if they are in need of comprehensive repairs. Some cracks and breakages can be resealed, whilst others will demand the installation of a fresh headstone to provide a long lasting commemorative solution.
Stewarton Memorials: Professional & Thoughtful Headstone Restoration
At Stewarton Memorials, we can provide a comprehensive headstone restoration and gravestone cleaning service, where we can also offer individual headstone lettering restoration and engraving. In addition to this, we supply made to order stones, memorials and engravings to help you to pay your respects to your late loved one. Contact us today to find out more about how we can help.
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