First, and most importantly, you may use any photo that I take, without any further permission from me, and absolutely no need to add an attribution. I do this as a service, not for recognition. Second, if I create a memorial for your relative, and the subject is not related to me, I will be extremely honored to transfer the memorial to you. I want our ancestors remembered, and don't really care how it gets done, as long as it is.
My love of cemeteries led me to learning the *proper* way to clean and repair stones. Far too many people think bleach and pressure washers are the answer. Even 2 minutes of research would show that those are the absolute worst things you can do to a stone, particularly an old one. I follow the guidance of the Cemetery Conservators for United Standards, the National Preservation Technology group, and the Association of Gravestone Studies. I do not follow guidance from uninformed cemetery caretakers or granite salespeople. I use D/2, lots of water, and very soft brushes for proper cleaning. "Do no harm", I give presentations to local groups on the proper cleaning of gravestones. I helped restore the old Power Cemetery for the Town of Farmington, NY. and am currently repairing stones in the Lord Cemetery in the Town of Gorham and Hathaway Cemetery in Farmington.

First, and most importantly, you may use any photo that I take, without any further permission from me, and absolutely no need to add an attribution. I do this as a service, not for recognition. Second, if I create a memorial for your relative, and the subject is not related to me, I will be extremely honored to transfer the memorial to you. I want our ancestors remembered, and don't really care how it gets done, as long as it is.
My love of cemeteries led me to learning the *proper* way to clean and repair stones. Far too many people think bleach and pressure washers are the answer. Even 2 minutes of research would show that those are the absolute worst things you can do to a stone, particularly an old one. I follow the guidance of the Cemetery Conservators for United Standards, the National Preservation Technology group, and the Association of Gravestone Studies. I do not follow guidance from uninformed cemetery caretakers or granite salespeople. I use D/2, lots of water, and very soft brushes for proper cleaning. "Do no harm", I give presentations to local groups on the proper cleaning of gravestones. I helped restore the old Power Cemetery for the Town of Farmington, NY. and am currently repairing stones in the Lord Cemetery in the Town of Gorham and Hathaway Cemetery in Farmington.