Top Tips for Gravestone Maintenance in Winter

Picking and personalizing a gravestone to cherish the memory of a loved one is a beautiful yet difficult task. From deciding the exact kind of grave marker you want to adding the very last finishing touches, a lot goes into it.

Once you have selected your gravestone, it doesn’t end there. You have to take proper care of it year after year to ensure that it always looks immaculate. Extreme weather conditions and everyday wear and tear can take their toll on the overall appearance of gravestones in the absence of proper and regular maintenance. 

Our team at Larsen’s Memorials lists some tips for gravestone maintenance in winter that can help keep it looking brand new. 

Cleanliness is the First Step

When it comes to maintaining, cleanliness is the first and arguably the most important step. An unclean gravestone will look older, even if it is relatively new, and its appearance will only worsen with time in the absence of proper maintenance. All this can be avoided if you clean the monument even once or twice a year with simple dish soap and water.

Say No to Sealers

Using sealants as a protection measure in winter can seem like a good idea, but it really isn’t. The use of sealant on a gravestone locks the moisture and minerals in and simultaneously cuts off the air, which leads to quicker deterioration of the stone’s structural integrity. To avoid having to make major repairs or even replacements, it is best to not use sealants on gravestones.

However, if you must use a sealant, you should get the expert advice of an experienced memorial company on the type of product that should be used on your specific kind of stone. Using the right products can go a long way in ensuring the optimum condition of a gravestone.

Repairs Should Be Proper and Quick

If your gravestone shows signs of wear and tear, you should get it fixed by a professional team as soon as you can. Neglecting crack or chip repairs for long periods, especially in winter, can lead to greater damage. Similarly, if you delay repairs or try to make them yourself without having much knowledge of the stone, it can backfire and make the problem far worse than it originally was. 

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