Monument Care

Without regular care, nature will take a toll on any stone monument. Mosses, lichens, and molds can obscure names, dates and artwork. Over time dirt, grass clippings, leaves, tree sap, and animal droppings can stain a stone. If uncared for long enough, a monument can be permanently damaged. Proper care will allow a monument to retain its beauty for years to come.

Rates listed below apply to Antrim County, Kalkaska County and Otsego County west of I-75. An additional fee will be applied to monuments outside this area. Call for a quote. Monument cleaning is available from May - October.

Monument Cleaning Kit

We recommend this detergent and these tools for those who want to safely and effectively clean their loved ones' monument.

Headstone cleaning solution
Cleaning tools
Cleaning tips
$40

Annual Care Plan

3 visits between May – October
First visit includes the services of a Single Cleaning.
Second & Third visit hand removal of encroaching grass & dirt, organic materials from foundation and monument.
Removal of faded or wilted flowers, broken or old memorial items.
Before & After digital photos.

Genealogy Research

Monument Photography
Government Records Searches in Antrim or Kalkaska Counties.
Library Records Searches in Antrim or Kalkaska Counties.
$75/hour + cost of photocopies of relevant documents, printed photographs.

Monument Cleaning Service

Hand cleaning of monument includes: removal of encroaching grass & dirt, organic materials from foundation and monument.
Before & After digital photos
Trimming of trees and bushes at an additional cost, if allowed by cemetery regulations.
Pricing is based on monument size and amount of cleaning required.

Special Occasion Visits

Cemetery rules will be followed at all times.
We will happily place decorations for example: solar lights, floral arrangements, windchimes, etc
Before & After digital photos
$50/visit + item(s)

See the Results!

Watch our cleaning process and the difference our service makes as we care for this couple's monument!

Overgrown

Moss had nearly filled in all the lettering making the engraving unreadable.

Restored

Over the next several weeks, organisms will continue to die off further restoring the beauty of this monument.

Overgrown

Moss made the lettering nearly impossible to read.

Norma Remembered.

Proper cleaning restored this monument to a like-new appearance!

Just started cleaning

Stones were set aside to prepare for installing foundations.

Cleaned & reset

We discovered foundations under more than 2 inches of soil. Each monument was lifted from its foundation & properly fixed to the foundation.

Before Cleaning

Much of the monument had begun to discolor and moss was growing in the engraving.

Clean & Dry!

Three days after cleaning, the mosses have continued to fade and the monument is much closer to its original color.

What Our Clients Say

Debbie Hart

Pastor Andrew had only known my mother for about 2 years when she died. At her funeral service he spoke very personally of her for the family and those grieving her loss. Andrew offered an accurate history of her personal life and in the church along with beautiful sentiments for all those who knew and loved her. He honored my mother beautifully for being faithful and a life well lived. Andrew was very well spoken and gave pertinent scripture and heartfelt prayer for us at her service. He was very respectfully attentive and sensitive showing me and my daughters great comfort, hope and support along with being very friendly in greeting everyone who attended the service. I can never thank him enough for being there for me in my sorrow and great time of need!