Grave Care & Restoration Blog
Discover tips on how to clean headstones safely, read our latest restoration case studies, and learn about cemetery regulations across the US.
Tending Wins ICCFA Award for Innovation in Headstone Restoration and Grave Care
The deathcare industry's leading trade body has recognized Tending as the most innovative personalized product of 2026. Discover how our app is transforming nationwide headstone restoration and helping families care for their loved ones' memorials from afar.
May 14, 2026
Why bronze memorial plaques deteriorate and why DIY fixes often make it worse
Explore the natural and man-made threats to bronze memorial plaques. Learn why common DIY fixes like vinegar cause permanent damage, and discover the science behind professional restoration.
May 1, 2026
Mother's Day Is About Celebration – And Remembrance
Beyond the celebrations, Mother's Day is a time of remembrance. Explore the holiday's true origins and discover meaningful ways to honor a mother's memory, even from afar.
April 27, 2026
Do No Harm: A Practical Guide to Safe DIY Headstone Care
Discover the rules of safe DIY gravestone care. Learn why household cleaners ruin monuments, how to safely remove dirt, and when you need expert restoration.
April 20, 2026
The Cost of a Quick Shine: How Household Methods Destroy Monuments
Quick DIY headstone cleaning often causes permanent damage. Discover how household chemicals and aggressive scrubbing destroy stone, and learn the safest ways to preserve a memorial without doing harm.
April 13, 2026
Founder Story
How did a personal need to care for a distant family grave shape the entire mission of the Tending app? Read our Founder Story about bridging the distance, honoring family, and the true gift of remembrance.
April 6, 2026
Grave Care Options: Private Contractors, Cemetery Services, or Tending.app
Compare the best grave care options. Learn the pros and cons of private contractors, cemetery perpetual care, and Tending.app to find the right fit.
April 1, 2026
When Memory Meets Logistics: Why People Ask for Help With Grave Care
Can't visit a loved one's grave often? Read our article on why families trust Tending for reliable grave care, headstone cleaning, and consistency.
March 23, 2026
A Client from Ohio Reconnecting with His Loved Ones
Read how an out-of-state client restored neglected family gravestones in Ohio. We provide full headstone cleaning, photo reports, and ongoing grave care.
March 16, 2026
A Client in New York Caring for His Parents’ Graves in Texas
Another client found Tending through a Google search. He lives in New York, but the graves of his parents are located in Texas ...
March 9, 2026
The Forgotten Family Cemetery in Texas
A client contacted us asking to restore what she believed was a single grave “near the road” on an old, abandoned cemetery plot.
March 3, 2026
Can a Cemetery Prohibit Third-Party Work on a Grave? What Families Should Know About the Rules
Many families ask the same question: can they choose any company they want to clean or restore a loved one’s headstone?
February 27, 2026
The State of Third-Party Grave Care Services in the US: Pricing, Coverage, and Quality Gaps
Over the past decade, cremation has become more common in the United States. Today, the national cremation rate is already in the ...
February 25, 2026
Preservation or Restoration? Two Approaches to Monument Care
In discussions about monument restoration, professionals often divide into two broad schools of thought.
February 21, 2026