Post-Install Services
Final Inscriptions:
A final inscription is the process of engraving a "final" passing date on a memorial for a loved one whose name was inscribed the memorial, but had not yet passed away at the time of installation. When you are ready to have a final date (usually the year or month-day-year) inscribed on a memorial, we will send a skilled engraver to the cemetery with special on-site sandblast equipment and stencils to match your existing font and complete the job.
Sometimes prior to completing the final inscription it is necessary to remove the characters "19" from the stone to accommodate a death date after the year 2000. We have two methods for salvaging the existing memorial, one involving a patching and grinding process, and the other, inserting an entirely new panel into the memorial. Please don't hesitate to call or email us if you would like more information or need to place an order for a final inscription.
Memorial Cleaning:
Any type of memorial (granite, bronze, or otherwise) that is exposed to weather and elements for long periods of time is bound to get dirty. Over time granite may become stained from dirt, grass clippings, leaves, moss, fungus, etc. and bronze markers will oxidize. Gaydos has special cleaners and methods to revive and refurbish your memorial and once again bring about its natural beauty. We are more than happy to perform an inspection of your memorial and quote you for our cleaning services... call or email us today.
Memorial Re-Setting:
Ground movement, weather, erosion, etc. have the potential to move a memorial over time. If your memorial is sinking or has moved out of alignment, Gaydos can re-set your memorial to re-level it and/or bring it back into alignment. In some extreme cases where the cemetery footer beneath the memorial is suspect, the old footer can be broken out and a new footer poured to limit further movement of your memorial over time. If your memorial is crooked or appears to be sinking, then it probably needs to be re-set... please don't hesitate to call or email us to take advantage of our re-setting services.
