June 17, 2021
Headstones are a heartfelt reminder of special people, and keeping them in good condition can ensure that the memory of your lost loved one will last forever. At Summit Memorials, we provide monuments that are guaranteed never to crack, chip, or deteriorate from exposure to environmental elements. However, if you’ve purchased a monument from another memorial company, it might deteriorate over time and may require restoration.
For this purpose, we offer professional monument restoration services to restore your monument to its original glory. We can repair monuments made of any material, and with caution and respect, we can restore your damaged headstone to like-new condition, so it keeps serving as a reminder of the past for many years to come.
Some other important reasons to have your monument repaired are mentioned below:
The weather elements and the ground surrounding the monument can make it dirty and cause unwanted stains. Sometimes we also find our loved ones’ headstones covered with moss, lichen, mildew, and mold. The severity of the stains, environmental grime, and biological growth will be the deciding factor on whether or not you should get the monument cleaned professionally. A little bit of dirt and some stains can be removed rather easily by yourself but can take some time to get the memorial back to looking new.
However, if light cleaning does not remove the dirt and grime from your loved one’s headstone, you may want to consider reaching out to your nearby monument restoration company. At Summit Memorials, we use specialized cleaning techniques to make your headstone look brand-new again.
Headstones are a way to commemorate and honor your loved ones after they have passed. The information on these headstones is rather valuable and should remain there for generations to see. However, due to certain situations, such as bad weather or sun exposure, the lettering on monuments can fade or become invisible. If the monument has been highlighted (painted) on the lettering or designs, this will fade over time, usually between 5-7 years.
If the lettering completely fades away, it can make it difficult for friends and family to recognize the grave. For this reason, it is important that you have your monument repaired by a professional monument restoration company.
The highlighted lettering can be repaired by re-highlighting the monument with a special highlight (paint). A professional monument restoration company can assist you with this.
Sometimes the lawn crew at the cemetery, while tending to the cemetery plot and the grass surrounding a monument, may accidentally hit a monument with a mower or some other heavy machine. This can cause cracks and scratches and may even knock the monument over, causing it to become dislodged from its foundation. These types of accidents can even lead to granite breaking off.
Depending on the impact, this could cause a small or large crack in the headstone. However, you can easily have these cracks and scratches fixed by calling your trusted monument company.
Lastly, some cemeteries may become subject to the act of vandalism. Tombstone vandalism can include:
In such cases, you will likely need to contact your monument company to repair any damage. Depending on the severity of the destruction, you may even need to replace your monument altogether.
These are some of the reasons to have your monument repaired. When visiting your loved ones monument, take a moment and inspect their headstones for any signs of damage. If you do notice any signs of deterioration or damage, contact a trusted monument company right away. For more information, click here.
