Cleaning & Repair

Cleaning & Repair

A monument is meant to last for generations, but time, weather, and settling ground take a toll. We clean, restore, and repair existing memorials, and add new inscriptions, so a family stone keeps its dignity.

A restored granite monument cared for by American Monument & Granite Co.
What it is

Caring for a Stone Already in Place

Not every visit to us is for a new monument. Families come to us to freshen a stone that has weathered, to reset one that has leaned or sunk, or to add a date when a spouse has passed. If it is granite or marble, we can almost certainly help.

We treat an existing memorial with the same care we give our own work. We will look at photos or visit the cemetery, tell you honestly what can be done, and handle the cleaning, restoration, or repair from start to finish.

What we do

How We Help

Adding Inscriptions & Dates

When a surviving spouse passes, we add the final date and any new lettering to the existing monument, matched to the original engraving as closely as the stone allows.

Cleaning & Restoration

We safely clean lichen, staining, and decades of weather from granite and marble, bringing a faded stone and its lettering back to life.

Repair & Resetting

We repair monuments that have cracked, toppled, or been damaged, and reset stones that have leaned or settled, on a fresh, level foundation.

Foundation & Coordination

We handle cemetery permits and foundation work throughout the area, so the memorial sits straight and secure for years to come.

From first visit to setting the stone

How It Works

  1. 1

    Visit & talk

    Tell us about your loved one, in our shop or by phone.

  2. 2

    Design & proof

    We design the memorial and proof every detail with you.

  3. 3

    We craft it

    Your monument is cut and finished by hand, here in Ravenna.

  4. 4

    Set in place

    We handle the foundation and set the stone at the cemetery.

See our full process
Good to know

Common Questions

Yes. Adding an inscription date for a surviving spouse is one of the most common things we do. We match the new lettering to the existing engraving as closely as the stone allows, and we can do the work at the cemetery.

Often, yes. We safely clean weathered granite and marble and repair stones that have cracked, leaned, or settled. Send us a photo or tell us the cemetery, and we will give you an honest assessment of what can be done.

Capturing life and love for eternities

Let's Honor Their Legacy

When you're ready, our family is here to help yours, with patience, care, and no obligation.

Start Their Memorial
A peaceful cemetery landscape at dusk with a central monument