Case Study: Restoring a Historic Family Plot in a Local Los Angeles Cemetery

The Rodriguez family plot, interred in the 1940s, had been lost to lichen and rust staining. Here is exactly how we brought it back.

What this article covers

• Site assessment and written condition report came first
• Rust staining was drawn out with a poultice, never scrubbed
• Sunken kerbing was reset and levelled
• The family received full before-and-after documentation

Every memorial is different. Stone type, age, exposure and cemetery rules all change what is safe to do. If you are unsure at any point, stop — a stone can be cleaned again next month, but damage caused by the wrong method is permanent.