"Saving Graves" -- "Cleaning a Gravestone Non-Ionic Detergents" -- Newly Updated Information

Be sure to check out the latest updated category on the website "Saving Graves": 

Under the Main Category of Care and Cleaning of Gravestones are several links or 'sub-categories' on the Saving Graves website including:

 "Cleaning a Gravestone - Non-Ionic Detergents." 

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Saving Graves  -- "Cleaning a Gravestone --Non-Ionic Detergents" was recently updated on August 15, 2016.  

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The listing of approved gravestone cleaning products now includes"D/2 Biological Solution" and a link to the manufacturer's website. 

You can also Find Saving Graves on Facebook! 

AND, you can follow Saving Graves on Twitter! 

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My Thoughts about "Savings Graves":

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I personally feel that "Saving Graves" is a great on-line resource that is unfortunately too often overlooked and sadly under appreciated for its sheer volume of cemetery / gravestone related information that is categorized in a convenient to use format.

I consider "Saving Graves" as being a 'go-to', 'how-to' & 'all-in-one' website for cemetery preservation and gravestone conservation that is akin to what "Cyndi's List" is to "all things genealogy"-- which, by the way, also includes Cemetery / Gravestone related links and Ohio links!!  

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In fact, "Saving Graves" IS on Cyndi's List! 

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Ohio-related Information and links on "Saving Graves":

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Check out "Saving Graves" - Endangered Cemetery Reports.

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Endangered Cemetery Submission Form.:

HOPE Crew: Re-setting Headstones in Chalmette

Sharing the "Highland County Times-Gazette" Story: "Veteran Gravestones Get Facelift"

The "Veteran Gravestones Get Facelift"  news story in the Highland County, Ohio "Times-Gazette" that was also published online on September 26, 2016, as shared by Steph Roland of the Highland County Veterans Office, spotlights the accomplishments that can be achieved during a hands-on cemetery preservation workshop. 

Included is to clearly state to participants their need to always adhere to Do No Harm best practices of preservation that ensures protection for the gravestones being cleaned and repaired so they can remain in good condition for as long as possible.  

Then comes the additional perk that can arise from probing and digging around in a pioneer cemetery - the unexpected discovery of a long buried gravemarker.  And, that is exactly what happened at the Fall Creek Cemetery workshop held this summer. 

The unearthing of the orignal grave marker for Revolutionary War veteran Alexander Wright who was born in Augusta County, Virginia circa 1759.

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This wonderfully written report blends the aspects of local history and genealogy that intermingle at final resting places in a cemetery.  It spotlights the ongoing need for proper education and hands-on participation at the community level to better address the needs at local cemeteries. 

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Please be sure to read the whole story to learn how you can become more involved!