Honouring Our Heroes - War Veterans Memorial Restoration

Keeping Veterans Memorials Beautiful

There’s something special about working on war veterans memorials. These aren’t just headstones—they’re tributes to people who served our country. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of restoring and cleaning these markers throughout Windsor-Essex and surrounding areas in Ontario.

Why Veterans Memorials Need Special Care

Many of these memorials have been standing for decades, facing harsh Canadian winters year after year. The stone weathers, engravings fade, and biological growth can obscure important details like military insignias and dates of service. That’s where we come in.

We follow the guidelines set by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which means we use gentle, effective methods that clean without causing damage. It’s about respecting the memorial while bringing it back to a condition that honours the person it commemorates.

How We Approach Each Memorial

Every memorial is different, so we start with a careful assessment. We look at the type of stone, check for any damage, and determine the safest cleaning approach. Some older memorials need extra care because of their age or the materials used.

Our cleaning process removes years of weathering, staining, and growth without harming the stone or its inscriptions. When needed, we can also:

Make minor repairs to preserve the memorial’s integrity
Re-lead letters and inscriptions that have faded
Apply protective treatments to help resist future weathering

All of our methods are environmentally responsible—we don’t use anything that could harm the cemetery grounds.

Who We Work With

We serve families looking to restore their veteran relatives’ memorials, veterans’ organizations coordinating maintenance projects, and community groups organizing remembrance initiatives. If there’s a veterans memorial that needs care, we’re here to help.

Why It Matters

When someone asks us to restore a war veterans memorial, we understand what we’re really being asked to do: help keep a memory alive. These markers tell stories of service and sacrifice, and keeping them clean and well-maintained is one way we can show our respect.

We’ve been doing this work for years, and it never feels routine. Each memorial represents someone who served, and that’s something we take seriously.