Cemetery Cleaning Services
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Seattle · Bellevue · King & Snohomish County

Cared for, even when you can’t be there.

We clean, restore and tend headstones across the Puget Sound, then send you dated photographs of every visit.

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Military markers with gilded inscriptions in a national cemetery
Gilded lettering, re-painted. Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent.
Veteran markers · flags placed Memorial Day & Veterans Day
D/2 Biological Solution No bleach · no pressure washers Granite · marble · limestone · bronze Insured and bonded Family-owned, Washington

Visiting a resting place should bring peace, not concern over maintenance.

Stone gets cleaned by a person standing in front of it. That person is Nick, and he is from here. He knows what Pacific Northwest moss does to marble, which cemeteries need permission before a visit, and why the product sold for this at hardware stores is the one that strips the surface.

Bronze marker half cleaned, oxidised green on one side and restored on the other
One pass, left to right. Bronze marker conservation, King County.
Our commitment to preservation

The wrong chemical does permanent damage.

We use only industry-approved, pH-neutral biological cleaners and soft-bristle techniques. No pressure washers, no bleach, no acid. Fully insured and bonded.

We use
D/2 Biological Solution
Soft-bristle brushes, by hand
Water and time
PNW weather-resistant paint
Never
Pressure washers
Bleach or acid
Wire brushes
Abrasive pads
How a visit goes

Nothing happens without your say-so

Cemeteries have rules, and most families don’t know what they are. We handle the permissions, then work to a sequence you have approved in writing before we arrive.

Pen-and-ink illustration of Nick Gaplanyan on site in a Pacific Northwest cemetery
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Comprehensive care for resting places

Any of it as a single visit, or on a recurring plan with photographs after each one.

Grey granite headstone with crisp black inscription

Cleaning & inscription painting

Restore clarity to weathered memorials. We paint inside carved areas to make inscriptions beautifully visible again, in traditional black, gold, white or a custom colour.

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Black granite plot with kerbing, vases and ornaments, freshly tended

Plot maintenance & care

Weed removal, ground levelling, edging, cement pad restoration and seasonal preparation tailored to Washington’s climate. Ornaments handled and replaced as you left them.

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Gloved hand placing fresh flowers in a vase at a granite headstone

Flowers & memorial gifts

Regular flower placement, vase cleaning, holiday wreaths, birthday and anniversary remembrances, and a personalised note delivered on request.

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The Pacific Northwest year

Four visits, timed to our weather

Moss and lichen here are seasonal, not constant. A recurring plan works with the rain rather than against it.

Spring
March to May
Full D/2 treatment after the wet months, when biological growth is at its heaviest and softest to lift. Ground levelled where winter has settled it.
Summer
June to August
The dry window, and the only reliable time for inscription painting. Edging, weed removal, and flags for Memorial Day and Independence Day.
Autumn
September to November
Leaf and needle clearance before it mats down, drainage checked around the base, and flags placed for Veterans Day.
Winter
December to February
Wreaths and holiday decorations, storm damage checks, and photographs so you can see the site is holding through the worst of it.
The visit report

Care for them from afar

Every visit ends with dated photographs, sent within the week. Same angle, same light. If you live out of state this is the part of the service that matters most, and it is included in every plan.

1 We photograph the site as we find it, before anything is touched.
2 If a stone is fragile or a repair is needed, you hear from us before we proceed.
3 Completion photos and a short written report, by email or printed and posted.
We photograph no legible names other than the memorial you asked us to care for, and publish nothing without your written permission.
Visit photo, plot after cleaning
Visit photo, fresh flowers placed
Visit photo, bronze marker inscription detail
Lake View Cemetery, Seattle Visit 04 · 22 August 2026
In the words of Washington families
It was only costing me like 25 bucks a month. Between me, my brother and my sister it is costing us like less than $10 each. And now every time we visit, or at least if I can’t visit, I know it’s being taken care of.
A granddaughter, Snohomish County

Continuous care, priced by the month

Every plan includes the photo report. Cancel or change any time, by email or by phone.

Basic Care

Cleaning and light maintenance
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Gentle full clean each visit
Biological growth removal
Plot tidying and weed removal
Dated photo report
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Enhanced Care

Cleaning and inscription painting
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Everything in Basic Care
Inscription painting and highlighting
Vase cleaning and water refresh
Seasonal cleanup, fall and winter
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Complete Care

All services plus monthly flowers
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Everything in Enhanced Care
Fresh flowers every month
Holiday wreath and decorations
Birthday and anniversary placements
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One-time restoration from $225, quoted after assessment Veteran memorial care includes a discount and flags placed
Pen-and-ink portrait of Nick Gaplanyan beside his truck
Who does the work

I treat every site as if it were my own family’s, with discretion, dignity and the utmost respect for both the memorial and your memories.

Born and raised in Washington. I understand our region’s specific challenges, from moss growth to winter weather, and how to care for memorials in our climate. When you call, you get me.

Nick Gaplanyan · Founder

King & Snohomish County

Our local focus means we know each cemetery’s regulations, which offices need notice, and where the access gates are.

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Not sure if we serve your location?
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Cemeteries we work in
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Plus 40 more across King and Snohomish County.
Common questions

What families ask us first

Most of these come up on the first call. If yours isn’t here, Nick will answer it directly.

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Ready to restore peace of mind?

Whether you need a one-time cleaning, regular maintenance or our gift services, we’re here to help. Schedule a free, no-obligation site assessment today.

(425) 616-2002 info@CemeteryCleaningServices.com Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
Keep Memory Alive
Thank you.
Nick will reply within one working day with a date for your assessment.
Free and no-obligation. We never share your details, and we ask written permission before publishing any photograph.