Grave Cleaning & Headstone Restoration in Jackson

Cleaning Storm Mud and Moss in Jackson

Jackson weather is hard on cemeteries. We sit right in the path of heavy storms that blow through West Tennessee. After a bad storm, the headstones in Hollywood and Riverside are often plastered with mud and wet leaves. This isn't dry dust. It is sticky, dark mud. Once the sun hits it, that mud turns to concrete. If you leave it there, it stains the granite permanently.

We also deal with the shade. The older cemeteries here have massive oak trees. They look good, but they block the sun. That deep shade allows thick green moss and black algae to grow. We see markers completely covered in a green carpet. Families searching for headstone cleaning services near me call us to wash off that caked-on storm mud and to kill the moss that is taking over their family plot.

Removing Sticky Mud and Debris

When rain hits the ground here, it splashes mud halfway up the headstone. In Jackson, this mud is heavy. A garden hose won't wash it off. The mud bonds to the stone surface. It fills the lettering and makes the stone look neglected.

We scrub it by hand. We use soft bristles to loosen the dirt. We pick the dried mud out of every letter using non-abrasive tools so we don't scratch the polish. Once the lettering is clear, we treat the stone to keep the mold away.

Killing Moss and Algae

The big trees in Hollywood Cemetery create constant shade. That dampness feeds the moss. It grows in thick patches on the north side of the stones. It holds water against the rock, which rots the stone surface over time.

We don't scrape moss dry. That leaves scars on the stone. We soak it with a biological cleaner. This kills the plant down to the root. The moss turns brown and falls off. We scrub the residue away to reveal the clean stone underneath.

Leveling Sinking Lawn Markers

The ground in Madison County gets soft when it is wet. Heavy bronze and granite flat markers sink straight down. Grass grows over the edges until the marker disappears.

We fix this by lifting the marker. We cut the sod back to the original lines. We pack the hole with crushed gravel. This gives the marker a solid base that drains water. We reset the stone flush with the ground so it stays visible and level.

Restoring Oxidized Bronze

We see a lot of bronze markers at Highland Memorial. The humidity eats the clear coat. The bronze oxidizes and turns a chalky green color.

We refinish them on-site. We strip the corrosion down to the bare metal. We sand the raised letters so they stand out. We heat the bronze to dry it completely, then we spray a new industrial sealer. It protects the metal and keeps it looking dark and polished.

Repairing Mower Scuffs

Mowers run tight to the stones. They hit the corners. We see black rubber marks and chipped granite edges on nearly every plot we visit.

We clean the rubber marks with a solvent. For chips, we use diamond files. We grind the sharp, broken edge into a smooth bevel. It looks finished and prevents the mower from catching that same jagged spot again.

Service Costs in Jackson

We have flat-rate pricing for Jackson, Humboldt, and Medina. We don't need to visit the cemetery to give you a price. Check our subscription builder to see the exact cost for your plot.