The "Red Rock" Stain
Sedona’s famous red dust is iron oxide. It isn't just dirt; it is a pigment. When it lands on a porous granite or marble headstone and gets wet, it creates a rust-colored dye that sinks deep into the stone.
You can't wash this off with water. It stains. Tending uses specialized grave site cleaning services with poultices that draw this iron oxide out of the pores. We restore the natural color of the stone without using harsh acids that would etch the surface.
High Altitude UV Burn
At 4,500 feet, the sun cuts through the thin air. It burns the paint out of engravings rapidly. A black inscription turns gray and disappears against the red background. We specialize in memorial restoration services that re-ink these letters with UV-stable paint, ensuring the name stays legible.
Slope Erosion
Many cemeteries here are built on rocky slopes. Monsoon runoff washes the soil out from under the base. We see monuments tilting downhill constantly. Our tombstone repair and restoration teams monitor the grade and stabilize the ground to keep the marker upright.