Headstone and Grave Cleaning
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Renovation of Headstones and Kerbs to bring them back to their original beauty
Headstone and Grave Cleaning across the South East, including Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire
- Additional cost: Replacement, Cleaning or top up of stones/glass chippings or addition of Top soil
Before and After pictures are always provided as a record of our visit
All work is carried out on site, and most projects can be completed in 1 day
Please note that whilst we make every endeavour to remove all of the dirt and grime from the headstone, some wear and tear, stains and decay may remain, especially if the memorial is very old, has been poorly maintained or is constructed of a particularly porous stone.
Grave Tidying Service
Regular or One-off Grave Tending Visits
Let us maintain your loved ones' graves when you aren't able to
Each visit includes:
- General assessment of grave condition (we’ll let you know any concerns)
- Headstone Cleaning using specialist products that protect the stone and remove dirt, moss and bird droppings. Grave care at all times with only soft bristle brushes and non-metallic tools used to ensure no damage
- Grave Tidying - Removal of weeds, old flowers and debris
- Grass trimming
- Edging of the grass around the grave and headstone
- Washing of pots and other decorative items
Additional Services:
- Replacement, Cleaning or top up of stones/glass chipping
- New Top soil
- New Plants or bulbs
- Turfing of the grave
Before and After pictures are always provided as a record of our visit
Monthly, Bi-monthly and Quarterly visits offered. Contact us for a personalised plan
Please note that we do not install fences or borders around graves as these are generally not permitted in cemeteries or churchyards
Looking for a Christmas grave visit?
During the run-up to Christmas, we offer lower-cost Christmas Grave Visits, with a light memorial clean, grave tidy and photographs afterwards.
Headstone Inscription Re-lettering
Renovation of Headstone Lettering in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Wiltshire and the New Forest
Headstone and Memorial Inscription Letter Painting and Regilding to restore its colour and sharpness. Headstone lettering fades and flakes over time, but let us repaint and restore the inscription to make your Headstone look new again.
All work is carried out on site, and most projects can be completed in 1 day
Headstone Lead Letter Repairs
Repair of broken and missing Lead Letters
Lead letters on headstones and kerbsets often suffer damage over time, leading to either partial or complete loss. Our grave maintenance services specialize in repairing these lead letters using non-toxic materials, ensuring the inscription is restored to its original state for better readability. As part of our comprehensive grave tending services, all work is performed on site, and most projects can be completed within just one day. Trust our gravestone cleaning business to keep your loved ones' memorials in pristine condition.
Headstone Levelling Service
Headstone and Kerbset Levelling offered across the South Coast
Headstones and Graves can often start to lean to one side or forwards due to movement of the ground below them. We offer a service to reset the sunken Headstone or Kerbset so that it is level again in all directions
We offer Headstone Levelling for tilted memorials in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Wiltshire and the New Forest.
Prices vary, dependent on the size of the headstone/memorial, so please contact us using the button below for more information and a personalised quote. All work is carried out on site, and most projects can be completed in 1 day
Only headstones that are secure on their base can be levelled by Harris Grave Tending
Special Occasion Visits
Grave Flower Drop-Offs in Chichester & West Sussex
There are many times of year when we wish we could visit the grave of someone we love — birthdays, anniversaries, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas, or simply a day that holds special meaning. If you cannot visit in person, Harris Grave Tending can help.
We provide grave flower drop-offs in Chichester and across West Sussex, carefully placing fresh flowers on a loved one’s grave on your behalf. Every visit is carried out with care and respect, and we always send photographs afterwards so you can see the flowers and the condition of the grave.
Our grave tending and flower placement service in Chichester and West Sussex is especially helpful for families who live further away or are unable to visit regularly.
If you would like us to place flowers on a grave in Chichester or anywhere in West Sussex or surrounding areas, please get in touch and we will be happy to help.
Memorial Repointing
Re-grouting of Memorial joints
Grout in larger memorials can deteriorate and break up.
We can Repoint the grout in all memorial joints to refresh the look of the whole grave and secure all sections again
All work is carried out on site, and most projects can be completed in 1 day
Memorial and Statue Cleaning
War Memorial Cleaning Service
Statue and Monument Cleaning Service
Statue and Monument Cleaning Service
We are able to offer War Memorial and Monument Restoration using our specialist cleaning products to remove algae and lichen and bring the memorial back to its former glory
Covering Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Wiltshire and the New Forest
Statue and Monument Cleaning Service
Statue and Monument Cleaning Service
Statue and Monument Cleaning Service
Statues and monuments are susceptible to the same types of growth and dirt as headstones. Using our specialist techniques that do not cause any damage to the stone, we can renovate your statues and monuments to dramatically improve their appearance
We only cover monuments up to a certain height, so please notify us of this when sending a request