Donor Sponsored Restorations
Every day, another stone is at risk of being buried, forgotten, and left to decay However, there are ways you can help, by donating any amount to the three offered projects, you can aid in the care of forgotten infant and child gravestones, Restore neglected 150-year-old Artifact headstones, and Mark the many unmarked graves that are on the verge of being nameless forever.
We offer the opportunity for anyone wanting to support this mission to donate, We will ensure these stones are cleaned, restored, documented and featured on this Page. With every $50 contributed to either project, We will be providing the cleaning, restoration, and documentation of an infant/child gravestone or Artifact headstone. Additionally, every $50 given to the Unmarked Graves Project, a brick with a commemorative plaque will be placed at the resting place, Marking the grave and the interred place again.
Cemeteries can welcome Donor sponsored services at no cost to them. Simply complete the form at the bottom of this page to enroll. We will work with you to restore, Clean and replace the oldest most precious stones within your cemeteries, at zero cost to you, funded through the donations of the kindhearted and compassionate sponsors.
These projects have been designed based on the needs observed in our local cemeteries. The cemeteries and workers themselves do an amazing job at the grounds, maintenance and more. But they are not responsible for the care of the stones. The cost for labour alone would bankrupt most churches, municipalities could not handle the volume needed and when the family is no longer there to care, someone should be. That's us.
Below, you'll find the information to donate and enroll, I encourage you to create awareness and we will keep everyone updated on each project's progress as the stones and names are reclaimed.
Let's uncover the past and bring these names back to light.
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Project 1
Infant & Child Headstones
Hundred of infant graves go uncared for every year. Stillbirths, infant deaths, family tragedies all hidden by lichen. Now that the parents are gone and the siblings are not around to visit these graves, they go unattended and need to be protected, preserved and honoured.
I pledge that, every $50 donation to this Project will result in the cleaning, restoring, photographing and documenting of One infant/child grave.
to donate simply e-transfer the amount of your choosing to eternalcarestoneservices@gmail.com
remember to enter Project 1 or Infant in the memo section. Thank you for your compassion.
Project 2
Artifact Headstones
This project focuses on the headstones that are over 150 years old, they are deteriorating rapidly and in most cases are the only links to family descendants that remain. By donating to the project, you will be supporting the cleaning, restoration and preservation of of irreplaceable artifacts fighting against time.
to donate simply e-transfer the amount of your choosing to eternalcarestoneservices@gmail.com
remember to enter Project 2 or Old Stones in the memo section for this project. Thank you for helping preserve our oldest treasures.
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Project 3
Unmarked Graves
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Unmarked graves occur for a number of reasons. If a family chooses anonymity, it's one thing, but when the headstone falls, a families intentions were never realized or the wooden cross no longer remains, the result is an unintentional unmarked grave. The ones resting here, have not chosen to be nameless and therefore deserve a stone with their name.
The Promise - For every $50 donated I will purchase a Personalized plaque and Brick, which will adorn the unmarked grave, Restoring not only the name but the memories. Providing a place for all.
to donate simply e-transfer the amount of your choosing to eternalcarestoneservices@gmail.com
remember to enter Project 3 or Unmarked in the memo section for this project. Thank you for bringing these names to the light.
Who's Welcoming Donor Supported Restoration Projects
Through donor contributions, we are able to restore and clean historic infant and child headstones, safeguard artifact stones over 150 years old, and create respectful markers for unmarked graves where original stones have fallen or wooden crosses have been lost to time.
If you are a cemetery and want to welcome Donor Supported Restoration projects, complete the following form or contact me, Angie.
The following churches and cemeteries have graciously welcomed these donor‑supported preservation projects.
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Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church - Sebastopol/Tavistock ON
If you operate a cemetery and want to welcome Donor Supported Restoration projects, Complete this form.