May 1, 2025
When a headstone starts to lean, fade, or grow moss, families often put off fixing it, waiting for “the right time.” That time is summer.
Grave marker restoration is more than just cosmetic. It preserves names, designs, and family history for future generations. And the warmer months offer the perfect conditions to get it done right. Dry ground, predictable weather, and easier cemetery access all make summer the most practical (and effective) season for restoring a monument.
In this blog, we’ll break down why summer is the best time to clean, repair, and enhance grave markers in Alberta. If your loved one’s headstone needs attention, this is when to act.
Even the finest granite or bronze grave markers are not immune to the elements. Rain, snow, freezing temperatures, sunlight, lawn mowers, tree sap, and even airborne pollutants all take a toll. You may notice:.
Grave marker restoration reverses these effects and protects the structural and visual integrity of the monument. More importantly, it ensures the memorial remains a place of dignity and remembrance.
Restoration involves cleaning, re-leveling, sealing, polishing, and sometimes re-engraving. All of these require dry, warm weather and stable ground.
When the ground is firm and dry, crews can:
For families, this means shorter wait times, more efficient scheduling, and better results.
Families naturally gravitate to grave sites during warmer months, especially for:
Seeing a monument in poor condition during these moments can be disheartening. Scheduling grave marker restoration in early summer ensures it looks dignified and complete when your family visits.
Cleaning services are especially in demand during summer, and for good reason.
Summer isn’t just ideal for repairs. It’s also the best time to update a headstone with:
These upgrades are easier to apply during cleaning or restoration projects, and the warm weather ensures proper adhesion and drying times.
A small crack left untreated through winter can widen and deepen. Likewise, moss and mildew buildup can etch into granite surfaces over time, making cleaning more difficult and potentially damaging the stone.
By restoring during summer, you get ahead of:
This proactive care preserves the monument’s appearance and prevents costly replacements down the road.
Summer is the peak season for grave marker restoration in Alberta. To ensure your project is completed in time for a visit or ceremony, we recommend booking as early as possible—ideally in late spring or early summer.
Whether you’re restoring a historic family marker or updating a shared memorial, starting now gives your family time to visit, reflect, and remember in peace.
Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Summit Memorials has helped generations of families honour their loved ones through custom granite monuments, on-site cemetery engraving, monument cleaning, and grave marker restoration.
We offer expert craftsmanship, compassionate service, and a lifetime guarantee on all our granite memorials. Every stone we work on is treated with the care it deserves—because preserving memory is at the heart of everything we do.
Ready to restore your monument this summer? Contact us today to schedule your consultation.
