Stone Shepherd
Honor those who have found rest.
Careful, non-destructive cleaning of historic and modern headstones using D/2 Biological Solution — the same gentle method approved by the National Park Service and Arlington National Cemetery.
Our Mission
— Our mark, carried into every cemetery we visit.
Every stone tells a story.
We make sure it can still be read.
Decades of weather, biological growth, and neglect can render a marker illegible — severing a family's link to their history. We restore that link with patient hands and methods proven to preserve, not damage.
We never use bleach, wire brushes, or pressure washers. Only soft water, soft bristle, and time. Whether for a single ancestor's marker or an entire historic plot, we treat every stone with the reverence it deserves.
Our Work
Drag to reveal the difference.
Below is a family marker for Elisha C. (1859–1942) and Sarah E. (1862–1931), cleaned with D/2 Biological Solution. No abrasives. No pressure. Just careful work.
The Process
Patient, methodical, reverent.
Assessment
Every stone starts with a walkthrough — we note the material, biological growth, fractures, and how the marker sits in the ground. No two headstones are alike, and understanding what you're dealing with is half the work.
D/2 Biological Treatment
We apply D/2 — a non-ionic, non-acidic cleaner safe for marble, granite, slate, and bronze. It works gently over days, not minutes.
Preservation
Soft rinse, light agitation with natural-bristle brushes, and documentation photos sent to the family.
Pricing
A clear estimate, before we ever lift a brush.
Prices below are a starting point. Final quotes account for stone condition, accessibility, and number of stones. Heavily soiled or pre-1900 stones may require additional treatments.
Request a Quote
Tell us about the stone.
We'll review your request and email a firm quote — typically within 24 hours. Payment is handled securely online once you approve the quote.
Email: brittonjhoots@gmail.com
Phone: 706-424-0514
Service Area: Athens, GA & surrounding counties