🇺🇸 The Arlington Standard. Applied Locally.

Their Memory Deserves Better Than This.

"Professional headstone cleaning and memorial care for families across Northern Indiana — so the stone looks the way your love does."

Before and After Headstone Restoration by Sacred Ground Care
You Are Not Alone

You can't always be there. But we can.

"You drove past the cemetery last spring. Or maybe a family member sent you a photo. The stone that once stood clean and proud now wears years of green and grey growth — moss, lichen, algae slowly working their way into the stone itself. You wanted to do something. Life got in the way. And now the guilt of it sits quietly in the back of your mind."

"Most families don't know that this kind of biological growth, left untreated, permanently etches into stone — eroding names, dates, and the faces of those we love. What feels like a cosmetic problem is actually a preservation emergency."

Restore the honor. Lift the guilt.

See the Transformation

Real, Preservation-Safe Results

Slide the gold handle left and right to see the dramatic difference between a neglected, moss-covered marble stone and a pristine, D/2 restored memorial.

Neglected Restored

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Our Offerings

Complete Care & Restoration Services

We offer highly specialized, individual treatments to suit any monument type and family requirement.

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Headstone Cleaning

Gentle, manual cleaning utilizing the preservation-grade D/2 standard to safely remove moss, lichen, mold, and environmental staining without acid or bleach.

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Annual Care Plans

Continuous season-long stewardship for families living out of town. Includes regular cleanings, weed removal, turf edging, and digital photo updates.

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Polishing & Sealing

Dedicated scale removal, fine buffing, and high-performance breathable sealing to protect granite monuments and slow future biological growth.

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Preservation-Grade

We Clean With the Same Solution Trusted at Arlington National Cemetery

D/2 Biological Solution is the product chosen by the National Cemetery Administration to care for the headstones of America's fallen heroes — including those at Arlington. It's pH neutral, biodegradable, and safe for every stone type including fragile historic marble and limestone. No bleach. No acids. No shortcuts. It's what the country's most sacred memorials trust, and it's what we bring to every stone we touch in Northern Indiana.

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The Arlington Standard

pH Neutral • Non-Hazardous • Eco-Safe • Approved for Historic Masonry

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

U.S. National Parks

NPS Preservation Brief 39 standards • Zero-pressure washing & eco-safe care

Our Process

How It Works

We make honoring your loved one simple, transparent, and completely worry-free.

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Choose Your Service

Tell us where your loved one rests and what they need. One-time restoration cleaning or ongoing annual care — we'll locate the plot and find the perfect fit.

02

We Handle Everything

We visit the site with specialized, low-pressure equipment and the biodegradable D/2 solution. We treat every monument with the deep respect and care it deserves.

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You Receive the Photos

Within 24 hours of our visit, high-resolution before-and-after digital photos are delivered directly to your phone. Feel the immediate peace of knowing it's done right.

Fair & Calibrated Rates

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Choose between a one-time restoration cleaning or select an ongoing stewardship plan to keep their memory bright.

Grave Marker Type Midwest Calibrated Price Service Inclusions
Flat Grave Marker
Flush-to-ground stones
$75 Edge trimming, plot weeding, pH-neutral D/2 treatment, same-day digital photos.
Small Upright Headstone
Markers under 24" wide single
$100 Gentle moss scraping, biological wash, low-pressure rinse, same-day digital photos.
Medium Upright Headstone
Standard single upright stone
$145 Deep D/2 biological scrub, inscription detailing, plot tidy-up, same-day photos.
Large Upright / Double Monument
Wide companion family markers
$195 Comprehensive multi-step washing, thick biological extraction, plot groom, same-day photos.
Multi-Plot / Family Plot
Multiple stones within family estate
From $275 (Quote) Complete plot assessment, D/2 restoration on all markers, thorough landscape grooming.
🛡️ 10% Off For Military Veterans 👥 25% Off Additional Stones (Same Cemetery)
Pay Monthly Pay Annually (Save 15%)

Sentinel Plan

2x per year (Spring + Fall)
$199 /year

Essential bi-annual maintenance to protect headstones from seasonal staining and weathering.

  • 2 complete cleaning visits
  • Full debris and weed clearing
  • Same-day high-resolution photos
  • Written stone health reports
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Legacy Plan

3x/year + 2 seasonal placements
$449 /year

The ultimate tribute. Combines standard cleaning with artificial floral placement or flags on dates of your choosing.

  • 3 comprehensive cleaning visits
  • All Guardian plan features included
  • 2 floral or flag placements (e.g. Birthdays)
  • Same-day floral placement photos
  • Complimentary stone sealing treatment
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Customer Stories

The Peace of Mind We Deliver

Hear from families who trusted us to care for their family legacies.

"I hadn't been able to visit Mom's grave in three years since moving to Arizona. The photo they sent me after the first cleaning made me cry. It looked the way it should have all along."

Sandra, South Bend

"The green lichen had almost completely covered my grandfather's Civil War marker. I was terrified of cleaning it myself. Sacred Ground Care did a wonderful job. Highly recommend."

James, Elkhart

"We subscribed to the Guardian Plan for our family plot in Nappanee. Every season, like clockwork, the photos arrive. It is a massive relief knowing the space is clean and groomed."

Robert, Warsaw
Our Service Radius

Serving Communities Across Northern Indiana

We operate out of Nappanee, Indiana, and service a comprehensive 50-mile radius. We are proud to maintain resting places across six Indiana counties, covering all municipal, church, and historical pioneer cemeteries.

  • Nappanee, IN
  • Elkhart, IN
  • South Bend, IN
  • Goshen, IN
  • Mishawaka, IN
  • Warsaw, IN
  • Plymouth, IN
  • Bremen, IN
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NAPPANEE Elkhart South Bend Goshen Warsaw Bremen
Common Queries

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick, standalone answers to the questions families ask us most.

Sacred Ground Care is a professional headstone cleaning and memorial preservation service based in Nappanee, Indiana. We serve a 50-mile radius across Northern Indiana, including Elkhart, South Bend, Goshen, Mishawaka, Warsaw, Wakarusa, and surrounding Michiana communities. We specialize in safe, chemical-free-feeling, biological restoration of historic and modern grave markers.
Professional preservationists, including Sacred Ground Care, use D/2 Biological Solution. D/2 is a biodegradable, non-hazardous, and pH-neutral liquid cleaner designed to safely remove mold, algae, lichen, and air pollutants from masonry. It contains no bleach, salts, or acids, and it will not damage historic marble, limestone, sandstone, or modern granite monuments.
At Sacred Ground Care, our one-time cleaning prices are highly transparent and calibrated for the Midwest. A flat grave marker is $75, a small upright single stone is $100, a standard medium single monument is $145, and a large upright or double monument is $195. We offer 10% discounts for military veterans, and a 25% discount for additional stones located within the same cemetery.
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Give Them the Dignity They Deserve

Professional headstone cleaning and memorial care serving Nappanee, Elkhart, South Bend, Goshen, and all surrounding Northern Indiana communities.