Hello - 

Have you tried contacting the Association for Gravestone Studies?

http://www.gravestonestudies.org 
278 Main Street, Suite 207
Greenfield, MA 01301
Phone: 413-772-0836
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They have lots of information on preservation of cemeteries, etc.

Best wishes,
Ann N'Gadi
Technical Information Specialist
SCMRE

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I am working on the preservation of a cemetery in middle Tennessee.  The
majority of the graves date from the mid 1800s, but the cemetery opened
around 1810.  The limestone grave markers generally legible.  I am making a
large assumption in that gravestones would be subject to the same kinds of
preservation methods as other exterior decorative stone.

First, is that a reasonable assumption?  Second, what can be done to arrest
the deterioration of the stones?

Thanks.

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