Gravestone Guardians of Ohio
Welcome to Gravestone Guardians of Ohio. We are very dedicated to the preservation of tombstones and grave markers. We work with the latest techniques in the cleaning and repairing of tombstones. We offer a wide ranging list of services to suit the needs of family, cemetery, and community for the purpose of documenting and preserving the monuments to those who came before us. “These People Should Not Be Forgotten” They are our loved ones and our personal links to the past. We wouldn’t have the freedom we do without these people who came before.
“You can judge the character of a town by the way their cemeteries look.”
Benjamin Franklin.
Tombstone cleaning is done with top quality non-acidic products recommended by the Association of Gravestone Studies and other qualified tombstone preservationists. Mold, lichen, moss, and other organisms are cleaned away to leave the stone in the most restored condition possible. Common ‘handy-man’ cleaning techniques such as bleach and wire brushes can damage the stone and are never used.
Gravestone Guardians of Ohio uses only top quality restoration products & materials in the field of tombstone preservation repair. This provides the strongest, permanent, and aesthetic repairs in the field. Specially formulated epoxies provide the strength for most repairs, cracks and chips and can be filled with lime mortars to color match the stone. Depending on the break, and the weight and thickness of a tablet style stone, nylon pins are used with the epoxy when repaired. This provides a permanent stability to the stone and will never rust.
It would be our honor to bring back the dignity to your ancestor’s tombstone that they deserve, with a preservation minded restoration that all will be proud of for many years to come.
SAVING YOUR FALIMIES HISTORY – ONE TOMBSTONE AT A TIME
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 419-689-9403.
Warmest Regards,
Mark – The Gravestone Guardian
Our Schedule @ A Glance
Please Refer To The Calendar On The Right For More Details
& To Sign up For Events. Just “CLICK” On The Highlighted Date
Presentation – St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio 6:30 February 11th
Presentation – Marietta, Washington County, Ohio 1:00 April 20th
Presentation – Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio 6:30 April 24th
Presentation – Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio 1:00 May 4th
Presentation – Springfield, Clark County, Ohio 11:30 May 11th
Presentation – Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio 2:00 May 19th
Restoration Work – Upper Western New York State, May 30 & 31st
Presentation – Barnesville, Belmont County, Ohio 3:00 June 9th
Presentation – Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio 6:30 June 12th
Classes – (Class 1) – Morristown, Belmont County, Ohio Union Cemetery
12:30 PM – 7:30 PM June 14th
Classes – (Class 2) – Morristown, Belmont County, Ohio Union Cemetery
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM June 15th
Classes – (Class 3) – Morristown, Belmont County, Ohio Union Cemetery
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM June 29th
Presentation – Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio 7:00 June 18th
Restoration Work – Lapeer County, Michigan Friday June 21st
Presentation – Hadley, Lapeer County, Michigan Friday June 21st
Classes – Hadley, Lapeer County, Michigan 9:00 – 5:00 Friday June 22nd
Presentation – Dennison, Tuscarawas County, Ohio 7:30 July 1st
Presentation – Chillicothe, Ross County, 7:00 Tuesday July 9th
Presentation – Newark, Licking County, 2:00 Sunday November 3rd
