Auckland’s Trusted Grave and Headstone Care Specialists
At Saving Grace, we respectfully restore and maintain memorials, ensuring the resting places of loved ones remain cared for, dignified, and meaningful. Every memorial represents a life, a story, and a family’s connection — and our goal is to preserve that memory with care, attention, and expertise.
From headstone cleaning and inscription repainting to bronze plaque restoration, 22ct gold leaf gilding, and custom faux flower bed designs, we offer comprehensive services tailored to each memorial’s unique material and condition. Every service is carried out using gentle, professional techniques to protect the stone, bronze, and inscriptions while achieving lasting results.
Why Choose Saving Grace
Expertly Trained
Our team has learned under the guidance of experienced stonemasons and supporting restoration businesses in the wider Auckland region, ensuring every stone, plaque, and inscription is handled with skill and respect.
Respectful Restoration
We restore the beauty, clarity, and dignity of memorials using traditional and modern techniques suitable for each memorial.
Peace of Mind
After every visit, we provide before and after photographs so families can clearly see the care that has been taken. An invoice follows shortly after, keeping the process clear and transparent.
Tailored Approach
Every memorial is unique. We customise our work to the stone type, finish, and condition, preserving inscriptions, design, and overall dignity for generations.
Comprehensive Services
From gentle cleaning and inscription repainting to bronze plaque restoration, 22ct gold leaf gilding, and custom floral designs, we provide everything needed to maintain a memorial with care and respect.
Contact us today to discuss your memorial and discover how we can help restore or maintain it with respect and professionalism.
How We Can Help
Headstone Cleaning
Gently restore your loved one’s memorial to its original beauty with professional cleaning that safely removes moss, lichen, and grime while protecting the stone.
Make inscriptions clear and legible again with careful repainting, including a base coat and two layers of specialised paint, applied with precision to avoid the surrounding stone.
Enhance inscriptions and restore elegant detail with traditional 24ct gold leaf, applied with precision to maintain the dignity and beauty of your memorial.
Regular visits for cleaning, inspecting ornaments and pots, and adding flowers for anniversaries or special dates - all without being locked into a contract.
Keep memorials tidy and cared for with regular gardening, debris removal, and maintenance, so resting places remain peaceful, respectful, and welcoming.
Repair small cracks, chips, or worn areas in memorial surrounds and pathways with careful, non-structural concrete repairs to maintain safety and appearance.
See the Difference | Our Grave Restoration Portfolio
Over the years we’ve been privileged to help families across Auckland restore and care for their loved ones’ resting places. Our before-and-after gallery shows just how transformative gentle, respectful restoration can be. It’s not just about cleaning, it’s about bringing dignity and pride back to a very special place.
We know that arranging grave restoration or maintenance can feel a little unfamiliar, and it’s completely normal to have questions.
To help make things easier, we’ve put together answers to some of the questions we’re most commonly asked.
If your question isn’t listed below, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Can you restore historic or antique gravestones?
Yes, we specialise in the restoration and conservation of historic gravestones. These require special care and adherence to preservation guidelines to maintain historical integrity. We always use appropriate techniques to protect the stone’s age and character.
Do you offer grave decoration or seasonal tribute services?
Yes. We offer custom decoration services, such as placing flowers, wreaths, flags, or other memorial items for birthdays, anniversaries, or holidays. Perfect for families who can’t visit.
Do you work with families who live out of Auckland or New Zealand?
Yes. We frequently help families who live far from their loved one’s grave. We can handle everything from assessment to restoration, and provide before-and-after photos and regular updates so you stay informed from a distance.
Can you help me locate an old or unmarked grave?
In most cases, yes. If you have the cemetery name, name of the loved one and their date of birth or death plot, we can assist in locating a grave. Plot information and burial records are also useful although not necessary. We collaborate with cemetery staff when needed.
Are your services environmentally friendly?
Yes. We use biodegradable, non-toxic cleaning agents and avoid harmful chemicals that can damage stones or nearby soil. Preservation is our top priority - for the stone, the cemetery, and the environment.
Are your methods approved by historical or preservation societies?
Yes. We follow best practices set by the RSA, We never use bleach, water blasters, or abrasive tools that can damage stones.
