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1. How much is it to clean my monument stone?

The cemetery has a price by quote for monument cleaning. Please contact the cemetery office or fill out our cleaning quote request form. Liability Cleaning Waiver

2. If my stone is damaged while cleaning will the cemetery repair it?

No. By signing the liability waiver and understanding the risk, the cemetery is not responsible in case of damages. Please see the Liability Waiver for more detailed information.

3. Will the cemetery clean my bronze marker?

No. Cleaning service is for stone monuments only.

4. How often can my monument be cleaned?

It all depends on the age of the monument and material of the monument. Monuments made of marble or limestone need only be cleaned every ten years. Modern granite stones are more sturdy and can handle more frequent cleanings.

5. There is a historic marker that is dirty, can I pay to have it cleaned?

Please see monument regulations regarding ownership of monuments placed at Missoula City Cemetery.

6. If my stone is leaning can the cemetery level it?

Yes. As part of a monument cleaning quote, issues such as a cracked or not level foundation will be marked on the quote with your choice for the cemetery to repair it.

7. My monument is breaking, can the cemetery fix it?

No. The cleaning quote is for monument cleaning, foundation leveling, and other site fixes. A broken monument will need a monument company to repair or replace the stone.

8. Why should I clean my monument?

Mold, mildew, algae, and lichens feed on the stone and because of this are actually destroying the monument.