Author: Greg McCullough

Caring for a Headstone

How to Clean A Headstone A headstone show be treated with respect and special care. To do this special instructions should be followed. Periodic cleaning: Windex and paper towels can be used to clean and shine granite’s polished surface. Removing water spots: Please contact your cemetery if the granite headstone develops water spots from natural moisture or sprinklers. We do not recommend using cleansers or solvents to clean the stone’s surface yourself; many cleansers will strip the polished surface and paint from your memorial. Weathering of Your Granite Memorial The granite memorial you have chosen for your loved one is ... Read more

Grave Markers 101

Unless you are in the business of ordering, selling, and or installing grave markers, placing an order for one can be a little overwhelming.  So let’s begin with the basics. What is a grave marker? Grave markers, cemetery markers, tomb stones, and headstones all have the same meaning but are referred to by different names. Grave markers are used to mark the final resting place of the deceased.  Name, date of birth, and date of death are the general information placed on the marker.  Grave markers have slowly evolved from a marker with standard information to a memorial that honors ... Read more