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Sandalwood Memorials
Professional headstone restoration before and after

Memorial services

Headstone Restoration

Specialist restoration for weathered or damaged headstones and memorials — carried out with respect, BRAMM-aligned methods and clear quotations.

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When a headstone needs more than a clean

Headstones soften, lettering fades and fixings can loosen over years of weather. Our restoration team assesses each memorial individually, then proposes work that restores dignity without risking the stone.

From gentle cleaning and gold-leaf renewal to repolishing granite and stabilising leaning memorials, we handle cemetery permissions and keep you informed at every stage.

  • Deep cleaning & algae removal

    pH-neutral methods that protect granite whilst removing biological growth and pollution staining.

  • Inscription renewal

    Traditional gold leaf, enamel or cut lettering matched to the original style where possible.

  • Repolishing & structural work

    Restore colour depth to granite and stabilise memorials to recognised fixing standards.

How it works

  1. 01

    Assessment

    Send photographs or request a site visit. We identify what restoration will achieve.

  2. 02

    Quotation

    Written quote with scope, cemetery paperwork if needed, and realistic timescales.

  3. 03

    Restoration

    Work completed on-site or in our workshop by experienced masons.

  4. 04

    Aftercare

    Completion photos plus guidance on keeping the memorial looking its best.

Common questions

How much does headstone restoration cost?

Costs depend on size, material, lettering work and access. A simple clean may be modest; full restoration with structural repair costs more. We provide a written quote after assessment.

Do you need cemetery permission?

Most burial grounds require notice or a permit before restoration. We advise on the correct route and can help with applications.

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Tell us the cemetery and what you would like achieved. We will reply with clear next steps.

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