Preserving Appalachia's Historic Cemeteries
One memorial at a Time
Cleaning, Repair, Restoration, Preservation
Preserving ancestral history for generations to come
The historic graveyards and cemeteries of Appalachia provide a resting place for those who have gone before us.Â
They are also a vital source of information for historians and genealogists seeking to understand how our ancestors lived, died, and faced lives that were often short and difficult.
And in spite of those day-to-day challenges, families often went to considerable expense to ensure that their loved ones would be remembered. They purchased and maintained memorials that were themselves works of art.
For all these reasons, we’ve made it our mission to preserve those memories and resources wherever we can.
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(740) 591-2190
01.
Cleaning
Years of grime makes memorials illegible. But harsh cleaning can do more harm than good. Using the right tools and products is critical.
02.
Resetting
Historic slab stones become broken and dislodged from their bases. Resetting them with period-accurate techniques ensures their future survival.
03.
Leveling
Over time, ground subsides, bases become unlevel, and gravestones lean. Eventually they will fall which can cause damage and injury.
04.
Restoration
Carelessness, vandalism, and accidents can leave stones broken with pieces scattered or buried. Though often unrepairable, the right materials and know-how can bring them back.
05.
Documentation
FindAGrave.com has become an essential tool for history and genealogical research. The goal is to record every identifiable cemetery and burial site world-wide. Virtually all this work is done by volunteers.
We make sure that every site we visit is documented.
06.
Decoration
Do you want to place flowers or other decorations at your loved one’s grave site in our service area, but can’t make it yourself?
We’ll do it for you.
Why Choose Us
Just as in medicine, the first principle of gravestone care is “Do No Harm”
Nothing is more important.
Qualified Expert
There are no certifications to "prove" that a restorationist is qualified. It's important to choose based on experience, character, and a dedication to basic principles.
Flexible Schedule
"Emergency Gravestone Service" isn't really a thing, but once you've committed to a project you want to see it completed. This is our retirement gig. It's what we like to do, so we won't keep you waiting.
Workmanship Quality
Historically appropriate and materially safe restoration products are very specialized and can be quite expensive. We don't skimp on quality.
Affordable Package
See "retirement gig". The goal is primarily to feed our cemetery habit. No one will match our combination of service, quality, and price.
