Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

  • Grave tending is the practice of cleaning and maintaining gravesites, including washing headstones, removing debris, and planting flowers, shrubbery, or decorations. It’s a valuable service for families who can’t visit their loved ones’ graves regularly.

  • No certification is required, but it’s important to understand proper cleaning techniques and cemetery regulations. Our course provides everything you need to start professionally and respectfully.

  • Startup costs are minimal. With basic tools like brushes, cleaning solution, and a few supplies, you can get started for under $200.

  • A soft bristle brush, D/2 Biological Solution, a bucket, a spray bottle, a hard scraper, soft cloths, and garden shears are essential for cleaning and maintaining gravesites.

  • Our book is a step-by-step guide to launching a successful grave tending business. You’ll learn how to clean and maintain headstones properly, how to price your services, how to find customers, and how to navigate cemetery regulations. It’s perfect for anyone looking to start a meaningful side hustle or full-time business.

  • The Grave Tending Business Course takes you beyond the book with video tutorials, downloadable templates, pricing guides, marketing strategies, and expert advice. You’ll learn everything from proper cleaning techniques to how to set up and run your business successfully.

  • Weather, difficult-to-clean headstones, and understanding cemetery rules are a few challenges. Learning proper cleaning methods and working with families respectfully helps ensure success.

  • While grave tending can be done year-round, demand tends to increase in the spring, summer, and around holidays when families visit cemeteries more frequently.

  • It depends on the stone’s condition and size. A simple cleaning can take 30-45 minutes, while more detailed work on older or heavily soiled headstones may take multiple visits.

  • Our book and online course provide step-by-step guidance on everything from cleaning techniques to pricing and marketing your services. Subscribe to be notified when they launch!